The 2024 presidential election is expected to be extremely close in key battleground states, raising the possibility of recounts determining the outcome. Rules for recounts vary by state, with Arizona requiring an automatic recount if the margin is within 0.5% of votes cast. Georgia allows candidates to request a recount if the margin is within 0.5 percentage points, while Michigan requires an automatic recount if the margin is 2,000 votes or fewer. Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin all have provisions for recounts, with candidates able to request them under specific circumstances. The 2020 election saw recounts in several states, including a hand-count of nearly 5 million ballots in Georgia, requested by the Trump campaign. However, recounts usually only result in slight changes to the final margin, with no significant impact on the election outcome. Lawmakers in key states have enacted new measures to expedite the recount process, ensuring that they can be completed in time for the Electoral College to cast their votes in December. With the potential for a close race in 2024, understanding the rules and procedures for recounts in these key states will be crucial in determining the final outcome of the election.
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