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Election Recounts

Gain insights on election recounts, notification protocols, best practices, and statutes in North Carolina from Deputy Director Johnnie McLean. Stay informed, prepared, and document everything for successful recount processes.

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Election Recounts

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  1. Election Recounts • Anticipate the possibility of a recount – be prepared • Always audit ballot reconciliation forms, ATVs, machine tapes, etc. • Upon notification by State Board of Elections, schedule, plan and prioritize recount procedures • Notify State Board of Elections of recounts of any local contests or discretionary recounts Johnnie McLean, Deputy Director of Administration - NC State Board of Elections Recounts August 14, 2012

  2. Election Recounts • Publish Recount notice with time and place, and all other necessary details • Be sure to notify all concerned parties and media • Anyone can attend • Fully document everything! Johnnie McLean, Deputy Director of Administration - NC State Board of Elections Recounts August 14, 2012

  3. For Successful Recounts: • Use accepted audit procedures • Consistent security practices • Good public and media relations • Provide clear explanation of recount procedures • Document reconciliation of any difference in votes Johnnie McLean, Deputy Director of Administration - NC State Board of Elections Recounts August 14, 2012

  4. Statutes and Guidelines • Precinct Uniformity - Chapter 04 - Recounts and Checklists • Discretionary recount GS 163-182.7(a) • General guidelines 08 NCAC 9.0106 • Mandatory recount for county races GS 163-182.7(b) • Mandatory recount for statewide races GS 163-182.7(c) • Manual hand-to-eye recount 08 NCAC 9.0109 • Recount of DRE (direct record) 08 NCAC 9.0108 • Recount of optical scan ballots 8 NCAC 9.0107 • Rules for recounts: To be set by SBE GS 163-182.7(d) • Sample hand-to-eye recount prior to full recount GS 163-182.7A • Second recount: Candidate’s (limited) right to demand GS 163-182.7A • Tie vote: Recount required in certain circumstances GS 163-111(d) Johnnie McLean, Deputy Director of Administration - NC State Board of Elections Recounts August 14, 2012

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