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Former Polish President Lech Wałęsa has called for a recount or repeat of the presidential election after the conservative candidate Karol Nawrocki, who opposes Ukraine's EU and NATO membership, won amid reports of irregularities and suspicious vote count figures. The election results are under investigation, with political and historical tensions between Poland and Ukraine also highlighted.
The North Carolina State Board of Elections confirmed incumbent Justice Allison Riggs's victory over GOP candidate Jefferson Griffin in the state Supreme Court race after a partial hand recount. Riggs's lead increased to 734 votes, negating the need for a full hand recount. Griffin had challenged over 60,000 ballots, questioning their validity, but the board plans to address these challenges in a public hearing. Riggs's campaign urged the board to dismiss Griffin's protests, while the North Carolina Democratic Party filed a lawsuit to protect voters' rights.
A recount in the North Carolina Supreme Court race confirmed Democrat Justice Allison Riggs' lead over Republican Jefferson Griffin by 734 votes. Despite the recount, Griffin is pursuing a second recount and challenging over 60,000 ballots, citing voter identity issues. These challenges have been largely dismissed by local election boards. The Republican Party's efforts to contest the election results have been criticized by Democratic officials, including Governor Roy Cooper, as attempts to undermine voter rights. The court's current Republican majority could shift in future elections, making this race significant.
Romania's top court has ordered a recount of the presidential election votes following allegations that TikTok favored the surprise winner, Calin Georgescu, a far-right candidate. TikTok denies any bias, while Georgescu, who campaigned primarily on the platform, faces accusations of illegal campaign financing. The recount is unprecedented in Romania's post-Communist history, and Georgescu is set to face runner-up Elena Lasconi in a run-off. The situation has sparked protests and calls for TikTok's suspension pending an investigation into electoral manipulation.
Romania's Constitutional Court has ordered a recount of votes from the first round of the presidential election after far-right candidate Calin Georgescu unexpectedly won with 22.9% of the vote. Georgescu, who opposes NATO and supports Putin, will face centrist Elena Lasconi in a runoff. The recount decision follows allegations of cyberattacks and claims that TikTok favored Georgescu's campaign. Both candidates have criticized the court's decision, with Lasconi emphasizing the need to protect democracy.
Republican State Rep. Lucas Lanigan of Maine, accused of choking his wife, won re-election by a single vote after a recount. Lanigan, who denies the charges, was charged with domestic violence aggravated assault shortly before the election. Despite his wife's request to drop the charges, prosecutors are continuing the case. Democrats have called for his resignation, while Republicans emphasize due process. The election outcome highlights the importance of every vote, as Lanigan's victory was by just one vote over Democratic challenger Patty Kidder.
Senator Bob Casey of Pennsylvania is pursuing a recount in the Senate race he lost to Republican David McCormick by over 17,000 votes, a margin triggering an automatic recount. Despite the recount, Democratic insiders doubt it will change the outcome. Controversy arose when some counties counted mail-in ballots with undated envelopes against a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling. Governor Josh Shapiro insists counties comply with the court's decision. The recount deadline is November 26, but many Democrats, including former Lieutenant Governor Mark Singel, believe Casey should concede.
Democratic incumbent Justice Allison Riggs appears to have narrowly defeated Republican Jefferson Griffin in the North Carolina Supreme Court race, prompting Griffin to request a recount. The State Board of Elections has granted the recount, which is expected to be completed by November 27. Griffin has also filed protests alleging that over 60,000 votes should not have been counted. The Democratic Party remains confident in Riggs' victory, emphasizing the importance of every vote. The recount process is part of ensuring election integrity, with results potentially impacting the Republican majority in the General Assembly.
Senator Mike Lee has urged Democrat Bob Casey to concede the Pennsylvania Senate race, warning that Republicans might refuse to seat him if he wins through contested votes. The race is heading for a recount due to the narrow margin, with Republican Dave McCormick currently leading. The recount is mandated by state law when results are within a 0.5% margin. Controversy has arisen over the counting of mail-in ballots with date issues, leading to litigation by Republicans to halt their inclusion.
Eric Hovde, a Wisconsin Republican, acknowledged his defeat to Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin but questioned the election's legitimacy, considering a recount. Despite losing by less than a percentage point, Hovde cited "improbable" results and "inconsistencies," particularly in Milwaukee's late-night ballot reporting. Election officials and experts dismissed his claims, attributing the results to normal voting patterns and same-day registrations. Hovde also accused Democrats of manipulating third-party candidates to siphon votes. Under Wisconsin law, he can request a recount, but experts doubt it will change the outcome.
The Pennsylvania Senate race is heading for a recount as Republican Dave McCormick leads Democratic incumbent Sen. Bob Casey by around 30,000 votes, triggering an automatic recount under state law. Despite multiple outlets calling the race for McCormick, Casey's campaign has not conceded, citing uncounted provisional ballots that could impact the outcome. McCormick, who previously lost a recount in the 2022 GOP primary, has declared victory, emphasizing the need to move forward with the people's business. A McCormick win would secure a 53rd Senate seat for Republicans.
Pennsylvania's Senate race between Republican Dave McCormick and Democratic Sen. Bob Casey is heading to a recount due to the narrow margin of just over 29,000 votes, or 0.4% of the total votes cast. State law mandates a recount for any margin under 0.5%. The recount must begin by November 20 and be completed by November 26, with results published on November 27. McCormick's team claims his lead is insurmountable, while Casey has not conceded, emphasizing the importance of the democratic process.
A recount has been ordered in the Pennsylvania Senate race where Republican Dave McCormick leads incumbent Democrat Bob Casey by a slim margin of 0.43%. The recount is mandated by state law for races with margins under 0.5%. Despite the Associated Press calling the race for McCormick, Casey has not conceded, hoping that outstanding provisional and overseas votes might alter the outcome. Historically, recounts rarely change election results, with only three reversals occurring in nearly 7,000 races since 2000.
The Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race between Democrat Bob Casey and Republican Dave McCormick is headed for a recount, as McCormick leads by less than 0.5%, triggering the state's automatic recount law. Despite trailing by nearly 30,000 votes, Casey did not waive the recount, citing uncounted ballots. McCormick's campaign argues the recount is unnecessary, while Casey's team criticizes Republican legal challenges to ballot validity. The recount is expected to cost over $1 million and is unlikely to change the election outcome.
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde has raised concerns about the election results in Wisconsin, where he lost to incumbent Democrat Tammy Baldwin. Hovde, who has not conceded, questioned the integrity of the absentee ballot count in Milwaukee, suggesting voting inconsistencies. The Milwaukee Election Commission refuted his claims, asserting the election was conducted fairly and transparently. Baldwin won by a narrow margin of just over 29,000 votes. Hovde is considering a recount, which he would have to fund, as the margin was less than 1% but more than a quarter of a percent.