Election Recounts & Audits

Claims of malfeasance by a losing sheriff candidate were ‘completely unsupported,’ investigators concluded.

Here's how a recount could be initiated in November

Right-wing challengers are ‘throwing the kitchen sink’ into their complaints about how elections are conducted.

A higher court would have to determine whether recount petitions require evidence of fraud

Vote totals change slightly but not enough to impact the outcome of any race.

Officials blame “human error” for a discrepancy of 507 votes in the county’s new total for the razor-thin attorney general race.

Election experts and advocates say Legislature should update 1927 statute that was written for an era of machine politics.

Conservative activists behind the recounts of Props 2 and 3 tried to get votes rejected because of ink bleed-through and other minor issues.

Costly recount in 47 counties won’t change outcomes on successful ballot proposals but gives activists an opening to criticize election.

Election officials and courts forced to resolve more than 140 petitions from right-wing activists, most without evidence of fraud.

Bill passed with bipartisan support may lead to burdensome number of recounts, add to election costs, and delay final results, experts warn.