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An "ELECTION conducted in a county or counties whenever the unofficial returns of a REVIEW primary or election indicate that a mandatory recount is likely in a race for the state legislature, congress, or statewide office." Wash. Admin. Code §434-260-020(3).
Also known asSER · special election recount review · special review election
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An "ELECTION conducted in a county or counties whenever the unofficial returns of a REVIEW primary or election indicate that a mandatory recount is likely in a race for the state legislature, congress, or statewide office." Wash. Admin. Code §434-260-020(3).
Electronic Voting Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Special Election Review. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/special-election-review
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