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What is the process for recounting ballots?

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What is the process for recounting ballots?

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The recount process is determined and detailed by Minnesota law. The first step in a recount process is to assemble all eligible ballots. The ballots are counted precinct by precinct within the county in which they were cast. A recount official, generally the county auditor, is designated for each county and is in charge of the room in which the recount is occurring. Ballots are then separated into piles — one for each candidate involved in the recount, and one for all other ballots, including those cast for other candidates, those for which the voter’s intent cannot be determined, and/or those declared ineligible due to markings or other problems. All ballots within a precinct are sorted at the same time and are examined by an election official to determine the voter’s intent, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 204C.22. Each candidate is allowed to have a representative observe the election officials sorting, and a candidate’s representative may challenge the decision of t

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