Arizona Prepares for Meticulous Election Recounts Under New Procedures Announced by Secretary of State

Secretary of State Adrian Fontes has affirmed automatic recount procedures for close races in the 2024 General Election, putting Arizona’s dedication to electoral precision to the test once again. Any contest in which the total number of votes cast for candidates or alternatives is within a 0.5% margin is required by state law to automatically be recounted. “On November 21, 2024, the counties will canvass the results of the general election. In a recent announcement, Fontes stated, “We will conduct a statewide canvass on November 25, 2024, and recounts will be filed in court on November 22 to ensure we take the time necessary for accuracy in our elections.”

According to details gathered from the Secretary of State’s website, in order to start the recount process, a lawsuit must be filed. This starts a procedure that includes checking all electronic voting devices for logic and accuracy (L&A) to guarantee the integrity of the results. After that, paper ballots will be re-tabulated until the final disclosure in court, avoiding any interim results to the public. To increase trust in the recounted tally, further hand count audits will be required for important races in accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes.

Fontes’ office highlights the following extra actions that must be faithfully carried out in addition to the recounts: According to the Arizona Secretary of State, a hand count audit that carefully covers at least 5% of vote centers must be conducted by both election officials and party representatives. According to state law, the Governor is tasked with preparing and testing voting equipment if the race in question concerns the Secretary of State’s own. These actions help to guarantee that the democratic process is both examined and respected at every turn.

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