When can recount be requested?
When can recount be requested? A voter may file a recount request within five days beginning on the 31st day after a statewide election, or within five days following completion of any post canvass risk-limiting audit conducted pursuant to Elections Code section 15560. How many votes do you need for a recount? A machine recount will occur if the election results for the top two candidates are separated by more than 150 votes and less than 2,000 votes. A manual recount will occur if the difference between the top two candidates is less than one-quarter of one percent and the...