This chapter delves into the complexities of election night, reflecting on close elections throughout American history. By analyzing the pivotal elections of 1796, 1960, and 2000, it underscores the significance of historical precedents in shaping modern voting processes and dispute resolutions.
In this episode of our mini-series on presidential elections, we take a look at three examples of how states handled recounts in close elections. Are we in for a redo of Florida in 2000—or does Hawaii in 1960 provide a better example? A companion series of blog posts related to this episode can be found at http://takecareblog.com