President Has Until 5pm Today to Submit a Request for Recount

Wednesday, November 18th, 2020 -- 10:02 AM

(AP) -The final Wisconsin county has submitted its canvassed vote totals to the state elections commission, starting the clock for President Donald Trump to file for a recount as he has promised supporters he would.

The canvassed totals show Democrat Joe Biden beat Trump by 20,612 votes, which is about six-tenths of a point margin, close enough for Trump to file for a recount.  Trump has until 5 p.m. today to submit the $7.9 million estimated cost for a statewide recount and other required paperwork.

Trump could also file for a recount only in select counties, which would reduce the cost.  In order to avoid any controversy, the Elections Commission is using an atomic clock.  The president’s campaign has until exactly 5pm on the clock Wednesday to file for the recount.

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