From dKosopedia
- Recount - In Ohio a recount is automatic for statewide election (and paid for by the state) if the vote margin is within 0.25% of the total votes cast. For a recount is the presidential race, this is probably about a 19,000-vote margin between Kerry and Bush. But, you can request a recount at larger margins if you pay for it. Only a losing candidate can request a recount. A recount may always be requested regardless of the closeness of the race. The recount is requested by the losing candidate. The request for a recount must be made within 5 days of the official announcement of the results by the Secretary of State. The fee for a recount is set by each Board of Elections and may be between $5 and $10 per precinct. You can limit the recount to specific precincts. The cost is deposited by the person making the recount request at the time of the application based on the number of precincts requested to be recounted. The entire recount and contest procedures are outlined at ORC 3515.
- Cobb and Badnarik have evidently requested a recount in Ohio. As of Monday 11/15, it appears they will get it.
- This diary has information on the Green party status, including how to join a mailing list for recount news.
- Spoiled ballots are only examined if there is a recount.
- Nader has also called for a recount and for Blackwell's resignation, as well.
- Common Cause has called for Blackwell to recuse himself from the recount process (petition, blog)
- Jesse Jackson has asked Blackwell to recuse himself, as well.
- Vote Fraud or Mistakes - Information about fraud or mistake can be reported the Ohio Democratic Party. You can leave a message at (614) 221-6563 ext. 134 or email dan@ohiodems.org This information will be shared with their legal counsel as the official election tabulations are being made.
- Delaware County is trying to pass an injunction saying they don't have to conduct a recount under any circumstance, because the fees that the candidates would have to pay wouldn't actually cover the costs of the recount. According to this diary, the Kerry campaign has filed legal briefs against this argument.
