Although a losing candidate requests a recount, that candidate has the right to stop the recount at any point in the process. Suppose the losing candidate is one vote behind the winner, and after recounting one precinct the loser pulls ahead by one vote. This candidate could stop the recount at that point and become the winner, unless the original winning candidate has preserved the right to continue the recount. After the other candidates in the race have received notice of the recount, any of those candidates (usually the winner or winners) who want to protect their rights in the recount must also file, within 24 hours of receiving the notice:
(a) A written notice to the board of canvassers of their intention to preserve the right to demand a recount of precincts not requested by the candidate originally requesting the recount; and,
(b) A bond in the same amount as required of the first candidate.
(Ord. 05-07. Passed 10-20-05.)