In the event of a recount, normally the candidate tentatively receiving the highest vote total. "Any person who received votes for an office, including the person who received the most votes, may request a recount. If a person who is an apparent winner of an election requests a recount, the person who received the next highest number of votes for that office shall assume the functions of the "apparent winner.". Iowa Admin. Code 721-26.100(50).
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In the event of a recount, normally the candidate tentatively receiving the highest vote total. "Any person who received votes for an office, including the person who received the most votes, may request a recount. If a person who is an apparent winner of an election requests a recount, the person who received the next highest number of votes for that office shall assume the functions of the "apparent winner.". Iowa Admin. Code 721-26.100(50).
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Apparent Winner. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/apparent-winner
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