The "process of running ballots back through the tabulation system for an additional time or times for the express purpose of reconciling the count." Wyo. Stat. §22-1-102(a)(xlii). "If the difference in the retabulations affects the result of any race or ballot proposition, a recount ... shall be conducted." Wyo. Stat. §22-11-108. Cf. RECOUNT.
What is retabulation in an election?
The term Retabulation refers to a new or repeated tabulation of ballots or vote records to verify, correct, or reproduce totals under an authorized post-election procedure. It gives election, security, legal, or technical readers a specific label for the concept rather than a broader everyday meaning.
Why would ballots be retabulated?
Understanding Retabulation matters because election records and results need to be traceable, reviewable, and handled consistently. Here, the term refers to a new or repeated tabulation of ballots or vote records to verify, correct, or reproduce totals under an authorized post-election procedure.
Is retabulation the same as a recount?
Not necessarily. Retabulation means running ballots or vote records through a new or repeated tabulation process to reproduce or verify totals. A recount is a legally defined post-election procedure that may use retabulation, hand counting, or another method. Whether a particular retabulation qualifies as a recount depends on the jurisdiction's rules.
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The "process of running ballots back through the tabulation system for an additional time or times for the express purpose of reconciling the count." Wyo. Stat. §22-1-102(a)(xlii). "If the difference in the retabulations affects the result of any race or ballot proposition, a recount ... shall be conducted." Wyo. Stat. §22-11-108. Cf. RECOUNT.
Cite this term
Election Security Glossary. (2026). Retabulation. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/retabulation
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