Do they still continue to count ballots after one of the candidates concedes to the other?

November 3, 2004 12:11 PM

Do they still continue to count ballots after one of the candidates concedes to the other? What happens if someone concedes and then it's found out that he had the votes needed to win?
posted by FunkyHelix to Law & Government (5 answers total)

And are they going to check the legitimacy of every provisional vote in Ohio, like they were going to?
posted by Pretty_Generic at 12:24 PM on November 3, 2004

Slate had an explainer, but can't seem to find it at the moment. Concessions are not legally binding, and the votes will continue to be counted. There's still a chance, but I wouldn't hold my breath.
posted by loquax at 12:25 PM on November 3, 2004

Ah, here it is.
posted by loquax at 12:25 PM on November 3, 2004

Response by poster: Thank you. My husband asked me, and I had no idea.
posted by FunkyHelix at 12:28 PM on November 3, 2004

Yes, they are checked and if legitimate, counted.

Just so you know, there are usually openings for those who would like to be poll judges and poll workers. Here you go to mandatory (but they pay you) three hour class every year or so and then get paid for the actual day of work. I got paid $120 oer day when I did it. Call your local board of elections or contact your local party chairman. Here at least they want to have judges from both parties at each polling place.

It is long, tiring, fun and fulfilling. And you will be working with some great folks.
posted by konolia at 5:34 PM on November 3, 2004