§ 2-17-117. Circumstances justifying recount -- Determining procedure for recount.

TN Code § 2-17-117 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) Any court, primary board, legislative body, or tribunal having jurisdiction of an election contest pursuant to this chapter may order a recount of the ballots under any of the following circumstances:

(1) A tie vote;

(2) An indication of fraud if the number of votes affected would be sufficient to change the result of the election;

(3) A malfunction of a voting machine or tabulator if the number of votes affected would be sufficient to change the result of the election; or

(4) In any other instance the court or body with jurisdiction of a contested election finds that a recount is warranted.

(b) Any recount ordered by this section shall be a complete recount of all ballots cast in such election.

(c) The court or body with jurisdiction of a contested election shall determine if the recount shall be conducted by hand or with automated tabulators.