S 3202
Requires automatic recount for local elections with vote difference of 10 votes or less at candidate's request; provides for geographic regions for judges to adjudicate election recounts and contests; establishes certain adjudication and hearing timelines.
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a process for automatic recounts in New Jersey local elections when the vote difference is 10 votes or less, at the request of a candidate. It also creates a system for assigning Superior Court judges to specific geographic regions to handle election recounts and contests, aiming to improve efficiency. Finally, the bill sets timelines for hearing and adjudicating these matters, ensuring timely resolution before an elected official takes office.
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