Election: Fall, 2008
About this Map...
This map shows that most states permit election officials at either the state or local level to order recounts when they determine there has been a problem. The law in a few states does not explicitly authorize such recounts.
Local officials may order
Not explicitly authorized
State officials may order
By court order only
State not researched
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