Who pays for recounts in presidential elections?
The rules around paying for recounts are not the same across the board. Who puts up the money for a recount typically depends upon whether the recount is automatic or requested.
The rules around paying for recounts are not the same across the board. Who puts up the money for a recount typically depends upon whether the recount is automatic or requested.
Georgia to hand-count votes in statewide presidential election audit
Georgia's Secretary of State says that the state will do a full recount of votes by hand in the state's presidential election results.
Georgia's Secretary of State says that the state will do a full recount of votes by hand in the state's presidential election results.
Money to support Trump court fight could flow to president, RNC
As President Donald Trump’s chances of reelection dwindled last week, his campaign began blasting out a nonstop stream of emails and text messages that led to a website raising money for an “election defense fund” to contest the outcome.
As President Donald Trump’s chances of reelection dwindled last week, his campaign began blasting out a nonstop stream of emails and text messages that led to a website raising money for an “election defense fund” to contest the outcome.
Incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan wins Alaska, giving Republicans half of US Senate seats
Incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan will keep his seat on the U.S. Senate in Washington after defeating Al Gross, according to FOX News.
Incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan will keep his seat on the U.S. Senate in Washington after defeating Al Gross, according to FOX News.
Joe Biden’s lead in popular vote now more than 5 million over Donald Trump
President-elect Joe Biden’s lead in the popular vote count over President Donald Trump has topped 5 million. Biden’s 290 electoral votes also leads Trump’s 217, with Alaska finally being called for the president.
President-elect Joe Biden’s lead in the popular vote count over President Donald Trump has topped 5 million. Biden’s 290 electoral votes also leads Trump’s 217, with Alaska finally being called for the president.
2020 election breathes new life into false 'dead voter' claims
As baseless allegations of voter fraud continue to circulate online, social media users are falsely claiming that people cast extra votes using the identities of dead people in the battleground states of Pennsylvania and Michigan. There’s no evidence that this happened.
As baseless allegations of voter fraud continue to circulate online, social media users are falsely claiming that people cast extra votes using the identities of dead people in the battleground states of Pennsylvania and Michigan. There’s no evidence that this happened.
Authorities: Pennsylvania man tried to request ballot for deceased mother
Robert Lynn, 67, has been charged with forgery and interference with an election, both of which are felony offenses.
Robert Lynn, 67, has been charged with forgery and interference with an election, both of which are felony offenses.
Boris Johnson calls Trump 'previous president'
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called Donald Trump the “previous president” of the United States and said it was “refreshing” to talk to President-elect Joe Biden.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called Donald Trump the “previous president” of the United States and said it was “refreshing” to talk to President-elect Joe Biden.
Gender role switch: Kamala Harris's husband steps back from career to help wife
“I want more women in office, and I want more partners, whoever their partner is, to support them and to provide an opportunity and an environment for success,” Doug Emhoff said.
“I want more women in office, and I want more partners, whoever their partner is, to support them and to provide an opportunity and an environment for success,” Doug Emhoff said.
Trump campaign files another lawsuit in Michigan seeking to halt ballot certification
The Trump campaign has filed another lawsuit in Michigan alleging election irregularities and disenfranchisement of Republican poll watchers led to voter fraud in Wayne County.
The Trump campaign has filed another lawsuit in Michigan alleging election irregularities and disenfranchisement of Republican poll watchers led to voter fraud in Wayne County.
Biden says Trump's failure to concede 'embarrassing'
President-elect Joe Biden says President Donald Trump’s failure to recognize his victory is an “embarrassment.”
President-elect Joe Biden says President Donald Trump’s failure to recognize his victory is an “embarrassment.”
Georgia Secretary of State finds no sign of widespread fraud in election
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says votes were fairly and accurately counted and there is no sign of widespread fraud.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says votes were fairly and accurately counted and there is no sign of widespread fraud.
Trump campaign requests Georgia hand-count votes in recount
The Trump campaign is requesting the Georgia Secretary of State hand-count all ballots in the state's recount effort.
The Trump campaign is requesting the Georgia Secretary of State hand-count all ballots in the state's recount effort.
A week after the election, Charlie Crist ads are still on TV
The new ad is somewhat of an unusual move; not every candidate runs ‘thank-you’ ads. Some political experts wonder if there’s more than just a friendly sentiment behind it.
The new ad is somewhat of an unusual move; not every candidate runs ‘thank-you’ ads. Some political experts wonder if there’s more than just a friendly sentiment behind it.
From Scranton, Pennsylvania to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue: Biden’s road to president-elect
Despite the tragic losses that plagued the former vice president's life, Joe Biden is that much closer to the White House after being announced as the president elect, but how did he get there?
Despite the tragic losses that plagued the former vice president's life, Joe Biden is that much closer to the White House after being announced as the president elect, but how did he get there?
State legislatures cannot override popular vote after Election Day, legal experts say
State legislatures cannot override the popular vote by directly appointing their preferred slate of presidential electors after Election Day, legal experts say.
State legislatures cannot override the popular vote by directly appointing their preferred slate of presidential electors after Election Day, legal experts say.
Pompeo says there will be 'smooth transition to a second Trump administration,' despite projected Biden win
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo defiantly told reporters on Tuesday that there would be “a smooth transition to a second Trump administration,” despite President-elect Joe Biden’s projected win.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo defiantly told reporters on Tuesday that there would be “a smooth transition to a second Trump administration,” despite President-elect Joe Biden’s projected win.
US Senate race: Thom Tillis poised to keep NC seat after challenger Cal Cunningham concedes
Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis will likely get a second term in Congress after Democratic rival Cal Cunningham conceded Tuesday.
Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis will likely get a second term in Congress after Democratic rival Cal Cunningham conceded Tuesday.
McConnell, Schumer re-elected to lead, but US Senate majority uncertain
Senators chose party leaders Tuesday, but it's unclear who will be the majority leader in the new Congress with no party having secured control of the Senate until a January runoff election in Georgia.
Senators chose party leaders Tuesday, but it's unclear who will be the majority leader in the new Congress with no party having secured control of the Senate until a January runoff election in Georgia.
Faithless electors: Could they impact 2020 election results?
Electors who cast a vote for someone other than their state party’s nominee are often referred to as “faithless electors.” While states generally side with the candidate their state picks as the corresponding party’s presidential nominee, occasionally they do not.
Electors who cast a vote for someone other than their state party’s nominee are often referred to as “faithless electors.” While states generally side with the candidate their state picks as the corresponding party’s presidential nominee, occasionally they do not.