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HB 6019

AN ACT CONCERNING CLOSE VOTE RECANVASSES.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Demicco

Connecticut bill establishing automatic vote recanvass procedures for close election margins to verify election integrity and accuracy.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Government Administration and Elections
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Bill Summary · HB 6019

Legislative bill overview

HB 6019 would establish or modify procedures for recounting votes in Connecticut elections when results are decided by narrow margins. The bill creates a mechanism to automatically trigger vote recanvasses in close electoral contests, potentially establishing specific thresholds or vote differentials that would require verification of initial counts.

Why is this important

Close election recounts can determine who actually wins office and serve as a final verification mechanism for election integrity. The bill addresses situations where initial vote totals are so narrow that human error or technical malfunction could have affected the outcome, which directly impacts democratic legitimacy and voter confidence in results.

Potential points of contention

  • Defining "close" margins: Disagreement over what vote differential should trigger an automatic recanvass (1%, 2%, specific vote counts?) could affect how frequently recounts occur and associated costs
  • Timing and election administration burden: Mandatory recanvasses add time and expense to election certification processes; concerns about delays in declaring winners or certifying results
  • Scope questions: Whether the bill applies to all elections (federal, state, local) or specific contests, and whether it includes primary elections or only general elections

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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