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Article: Election insurance: ten things every campaign should do before Election Day to be prepared for a recount.(OPINION)
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- Campaigns & Elections
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- February 1, 2006
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All campaigns are designed to reach a crescendo on Election Day. Your media strategy, field plan, fund-raising strategy, budget and polling are all designed so that your campaign peaks when the voters cast their ballots. Why, then, does it make sense to spend valuable campaign time and resources planning for events after Election Day? In a close race where a recount is a possibility, it is crucial to take these 10 steps well before any votes are cast.
1. Hire an Experienced Lawyer
In nearly every state, the laws and regulations that govern election recounts are complicated. Given the complexity and infrequency of recounts, it is essential to get guidance ...