Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, a Republican, said Friday morning the state would have a recount because of the slim election margin. “Right now, Georgia remains too close to call,” he said. “There will be a recount.” Under Georgia state law, candidates can request a recount if the margin of victory is less than 0.5%. Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden gained a small lead over President Donald Trump early Friday morning. The two candidates are currently separated by about 1,100 votes with more to count. | |
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| | Too close to call: Georgia will recount votes for president because of a slim margin, secretary of state says | Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, a Republican, said Friday morning the state would have a recount because of the slim election margin. “Right now, Georgia remains too close to call,” he said. “There will be a recount.” Under Georgia state law, candidates can request a recount if the margin of victory is less than 0.5%. Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden gained a small lead over President Donald Trump early Friday morning. The two candidates are currently separated by about 1,100 votes with more to count. | |
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