Results are being contested

Explain why election results are being contested and how this creates delays.

Tags: recount, judge, count, results, audit, hand count, certification, certify

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An election is contested when a candidate, political party, or voter files a formal legal challenge because they believe mistakes, rule violations, or fraud changed the outcome.

[CAMPAIGN or CANDIDATE] has contested our results. We are confident in how we counted the ballots, but it may take time to complete this legal process.

Learn more about contested results at [website].

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County seal. Text reads: Results for this election will be delayed because they’re being contested. It may take time to move through this process. November [#], 2026