A5148 — Requires automatic recount in elections decided by less than 0.5 percent of votes cast; provides for recount in certain other elections upon timely application; requires deposit of funds pending results of recount.

A5148 — Requires automatic recount in elections decided by less than 0.5 percent of votes cast; provides for recount in certain other elections upon timely application; requires deposit of funds pending results of recount. · Informed CitizenryThis bill updates the rules governing recounts in New Jersey elections. Under the proposed changes, any election that is decided by a margin of less than half a percent (0.5%) of the votes cast wil…Open in Informed Citizenry