Election Recount
/ɪˈlɛkʃən ˈriːkaʊnt/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal process of retallying votes in an election to ensure accuracy or resolve disputes.
The candidate requested an election recount after alleging irregularities in the vote count.
Forms
- election recount
- election recounts
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Commentary
An election recount typically occurs when the initial vote count is very close or contested, and procedures for recounts vary by jurisdiction.
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