This bill requires the Secretary of State to automatically initiate a recount when there is an apparent tie vote in an election. It allows any candidate other than the declared winner to file a request for a recount with the Secretary of State. It requires the municipal clerk to automatically initiate a recount in the case of a tie vote when a secret ballot is used for the election of town officials or for municipal referenda elections at a town meeting.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text ACTPUB , Chapter 114: 21-A.732, 21-A.737, 30-A.2528