How do recounts work?

<p>A recount may be undertaken if there are concerns about human error or fraud… and in some states, there are laws about close elections automatically triggering recounts. Recounts can happen in local, state, federal, and even presidential elections. How do they work? And how often does a recount change the outcome of an election?</p> <p>Get more Civics 101 in your inbox by signing up for <a href="https://mailchi.mp/nhpr/civics101signup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our newsletter</a>. </p> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/35S34pI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate to support our show!</a></p>