FYI - PA - Recount rules
Summary of recount laws
The list below shows answers to common questions regarding recounts in Pennsylvania.[1]
Does state law require automatic recounts?
Yes, when the margin for a statewide office or ballot measure is less than or equal to 0.5% of the total vote. An automatic recount may be required in the event of certain discrepancies described below.
When must an automatic recount be completed?
No later than the first Tuesday after the third Wednesday following the election.
Can a recount be requested?
Yes, the recount can be requested within five days of the election or within five days after the computational canvass if requested through the court of common pleas. No margin is required and there is no set deadline for completion.
Who pays for a requested recount?
The requester.
Is a refund available for requested recount costs?
Yes. Costs paid by the requester are refunded if the recount reveals substantial error or fraud.
Can a partial recount be requested?
Yes.
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Automatic recount procedures
Pennsylvania requires automatic recounts if the margin of victory for a statewide office or ballot question appearing on the ballot in every election district is less than or equal to 0.5% of all votes cast for the office or ballot measure.[2] Such a recount must be ordered by the secretary of state no later than 5:00 p.m. on the second Thursday following the election. The recount shall begin no later than the third Wednesday following the election and must be completed no later than 12:00 p.m. on the following Tuesday.[2]
Election officials may be required to conduct an automatic recount in the event of certain discrepancies described here.[3]
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