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August 23, 2005

"Recount Focuses On Ballot Machine Accuracy"

"Workers at the San Diego County Registrar's Office are recounting ballots from the July 26 special election Tuesday, after a citizen's group raised concerns about the optical scan machines used in the election.

The Citizens Audit Parallel Election is keeping their own count during the ballot recount of 32 precincts. The group is paying the $6,000 bill for the recount, as well.

"Taxpayers have already paid for the special election," Registrar of Voters Mikel Haas said. "This is a situation where if you want a recount, you pay for it. If it changes the outcome of the race, however, you get your money back."

You can read the rest of the article here.

Posted by Randy Riddle at August 23, 2005 03:23 PM