The 2024 election is shaping up to be extremely close in the polls, and the results in key states could potentially hinge on recounts. Each state has its own rules and procedures regarding recounts, with Arizona raising its threshold for automatic recounts to 0.5% after the 2020 election. Georgia allows a candidate to request a recount if the margin is within 0.5 percentage points, and Michigan provides for an automatic recount if the margin is 2,000 votes or fewer. In Nevada, a candidate can request a recount and cover the cost within three days of certification. North Carolina allows a recount if the margin is within 0.5% of votes cast, while Pennsylvania triggers a recount if the margin is within 0.5% and three voters can request a recount in a specific precinct. Wisconsin allows candidates to request a recount, with the candidate covering expenses if the margin of victory is larger than 0.25 percentage points. In 2020, recounts did not change the outcome of the election in states where they were requested. With the 2024 election expected to be close, the rules and procedures regarding recounts in key battleground states will likely come into play.
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Key Swing States’ Recount Laws Ahead of Trump-Harris Election
