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In reply to the discussion: Here's a compilation of the voter suppression / vote manipulation evidence so far... [View all]soandso
(1,631 posts)Arizona: The Grand Canyon State requires a recount if the margin between the two leading candidates is equal to or less than 0.5% of the total votes cast, according to state election law.
Georgia: Candidates can ask for a recount if the margin of the total votes between candidates is equal to or less than 0.5%, according to the states website. Additionally, a recount can be requested in the case of a suspected error or discrepancy in the returns.
Michigan: The state requires an automatic, statewide recount if the margin between the candidates is 2,000 votes or less, according to state law. Candidates can also petition for a recount if certain requirements are met, including if they have an honest belief that without fraud or mistake, the candidate would have had a reasonable chance of winning the election.
Nevada: Candidates in the Silver State can demand a recount if specific requirements are met, according to state law. For example, they must file a request with the secretary of state and pay in advance for the estimated cost of the recount.
North Carolina: According to state law, candidates can request a recount if the margin of total votes cast between candidates is less than 0.5% or 10,000 votes.
Pennsylvania: The secretary of state will order a statewide recount if the margin of votes cast between the candidates is equal to or less than 0.5%, according to a 2023 directive from the secretary of state.
Wisconsin: Candidates can request a recount in the Badger State if the margin of votes cast between the candidates is equal to or less than 1%, according to state law.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/how-close-does-election-have-to-be-for-a-recount-here-s-how-it-works-in-swing-states/ar-AA1tzb2v
Now, if you're talking about fraud in the software, such as flipping votes, or fraud such as scanning ballots twice, people voting illegally, etc, that's another matter and one for which there must be proof. When the Trump campaign brought alleged evidence of such, in 2020, no court would hear it so all I can say is good luck with that. Most of the people who brought those claims ended up getting prosecuted and/or sued.
BTW, I agree with you that software and machines can be fucked with. I remember a computer guy testifying to that before congress, back when Bush was in office. The video is probably on Youtube.
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