How and when are election results finalized? (2020)

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[Oldeconomybuyer]

Election results are finalized through processes called canvassing and certification. Canvassing generally refers to how state and local officials confirm the validity of ballots cast in an election. Certification is the process authorities use to formalize the election results based on the canvass. However, some states, localities, and commentators use the terms interchangeably to describe the entire process of counting ballots and formalizing results.[1]

Election result certification deadlines are set in state law. Certification deadlines for the 2020 election are as follows:

The certification deadline in six states is within one week of the election.

In 26 states and the District of Columbia, the certification deadline is between November 10 and November 30.

In 14 states, the certification deadline is in December.

Four states (Hawaii, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Tennessee) do not have statutory deadlines for results certification.

What about recounts? A recount is a process by which votes cast in an election are re-tabulated to verify the accuracy of the original results. Recount laws vary by state, but the two most common types of recounts are automatically triggered and requested. In 20 states, results within a certain margin of victory automatically trigger a recount process. In 43 states, candidates, political parties, and voters (varies by state) may request a recount. In the event that a recount occurs, the effects of the election are put on hold until the recount is resolved.

The exact timing of when a recount can be triggered or requested also varies by state. Some states allow for recounts to occur after canvassing but before results are made official through certification. Other states require both the canvassing and certification of results before beginning a recount process.[2] Click here to read about recount laws and procedures in the 50 states.

The chart below shows state election result certification deadlines relative to the Nov. 3 general election. A longer bar indicates a date further from the general election.[3][4]

To read the statutory requirements for results certification by state, click here.

Election result certification dates, November 2020

Hawaii, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Tennessee do not have certification dates specified in state law.

Delaware (Nov 5)

Virginia (Nov 10)

Vermont (Nov 10)

South Dakota (Nov 10)

Oklahoma (Nov 10)

Louisiana (Nov 10)

Wyoming (Nov 11)

South Carolina (Nov 11)

Mississippi (Nov 13)

Florida (Nov 17)

Massachusetts (Nov 18)

Idaho (Nov 18)

Arkansas (Nov 18)

North Dakota (Nov 20)

Georgia (Nov 20)

Utah (Nov 23)

Pennsylvania (Nov 23)

Michigan (Nov 23)

Maine (Nov 23)

Kentucky (Nov 23)

Ohio (Nov 24)

North Carolina (Nov 24)

New Mexico (Nov 24)

Minnesota (Nov 24)

Indiana (Nov 24)

District of Columbia (Nov 24)

Alaska (Nov 25)

Alabama (Nov 25)

Nebraska (Nov 30)

Montana (Nov 30)

Iowa (Nov 30)

Colorado (Nov 30)

Arizona (Nov 30)

Wisconsin (Dec 1)

Nevada (Dec 1)

Kansas (Dec 1)

West Virginia (Dec 3)

Washington (Dec 3)

Texas (Dec 3)

Oregon (Dec 3)

Connecticut (Dec 3)

Illinois (Dec 4)

New York (Dec 7)

New Jersey (Dec 8)

Missouri (Dec 8)

Maryland (Dec 8)

California (Dec 11)

[Psalm 73]

Huh? You mean it’s not when ABC and CNN declare a winner?

[mo]

after this...

How to go for it...CRIMINAL BALLOTING

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSuFRLEYbDg

watch it all

Even RED STATES require an AUDIT-not a recount

[cgbg]

1876!

We can do this.

[Laslo Fripp]

I couldn’t watch it all. You’ve posted this all over Free Republic. The guy bloviates for the first five minutes. No thanks

[mo]

I’m sure you must have a better premise!!

Lets hear it

[Laslo Fripp]

I never got to his premise. He took five minutes to turn on the lights, fire up a cigarette and talk about nothing. When he got to Dade County, I turned it off. I’m sincere when I ask you to give us a hint as to what the point is. WATCH IT ALL THE WAY THROUGH doesn’t cut it. Thanks.

[TNoldman]

Recount rules, etc

[ExTexasRedhead]

Please read and share this link sent to me by a retired Marine officer.

https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/we-people-demand-verification-ballots-cast-2020-election

We the People Demand VERIFICATION of Ballots Cast in the 2020 Election
Created by D.F. on November 05, 2020

[libertylover]

So, do the state legislatures only have 10-20 days to exercise their Constitutional Right under Article II?

Advice: The courts can’t act in 10-20 days, therefore don’t depend on the courts to set things right. In court, things must be proven, and while there’s plenty of proof that fraud took place, it will probably only yield a fraction of what is needed to set things right.

The state legislatures should directly set their Electoral College voters (SOON) because fraud has tainted their state’s vote counts.