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FSogol

(45,579 posts) Wed Jan 6, 2021, 10:21 AM Jan 2021

When are recounts automatic in Georgia? n/t

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When are recounts automatic in Georgia? n/t (Original Post) FSogol Jan 2021 OP

Within 0.5% madaboutharry Jan 2021 #1

Thanks. The losers can have it recounted if they pay, correct? n/t FSogol Jan 2021 #2

Never. There are NO automatic recounts in GA Roland99 Jan 2021 #3

State Election rules. Wellstone ruled Jan 2021 #4

madaboutharry

(40,244 posts)

1. Within 0.5%

Reply to FSogol (Original post)

Wed Jan 6, 2021, 10:22 AM

Jan 2021

FSogol

(45,579 posts)

2. Thanks. The losers can have it recounted if they pay, correct? n/t

Reply to madaboutharry (Reply #1)

Wed Jan 6, 2021, 10:23 AM

Jan 2021

Roland99

(53,342 posts)

3. Never. There are NO automatic recounts in GA

Reply to FSogol (Original post)

Wed Jan 6, 2021, 10:24 AM

Jan 2021

Does state law require automatic recounts?
No.

When must an automatic recount be completed?
There are no automatic recounts in this state.

Can a recount be requested?
Yes. Election officials, including the secretary of state, may request recounts under certain circumstances explained below. These recounts may be conducted before the certification of election results. A losing candidate may also request a recount if the margin is less than or equal to 0.5%.

Wellstone ruled

(34,661 posts)

4. State Election rules.

Reply to FSogol (Original post)

Wed Jan 6, 2021, 11:01 AM

Jan 2021

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