The 2024 election is predicted to be very close, with the possibility of a recount in key states if the results are tight after Election Day. Recount rules vary by state, but they generally only slightly change the final margin of a race. In Arizona, an automatic recount is triggered if the margin is less than 0.5% of votes cast, while in Georgia, a candidate can request a recount if the margin is within 0.5 percentage points. In Michigan, an automatic recount occurs if the margin of victory is 2,000 votes or fewer, and in Wisconsin, candidates can request a recount at their own expense if the margin of victory is larger than 0.25 percentage points. In Nevada, a candidate can request a recount if they cover the cost and make the request within three days of certification. Pennsylvania triggers a recount if the margin between candidates is within 0.5%, and three voters can also request a recount in a specific precinct if they allege fraud or an error. North Carolina allows a candidate to request a recount if the margin of victory is within 0.5% of votes cast or 10,000 votes, whichever is less. The rules around recounts have been in the spotlight since the 2020 election, especially in battleground states where the final margin was razor-thin.
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