S.1371

New Jersey S1371 mandates automatic machine and hand recounts for elections with tie votes, and requires a special election if ties persist.

New Jersey S1371 introduces a process for handling tie votes in certain elections. It requires an automatic machine recount within 48 hours if a tie occurs in an election, excluding primary and school elections. If the machine recount also results in a tie, an automatic hand recount must follow within another 48 hours. If the hand recount still results in a tie, a special election must be held within 60 days of the original election, involving only the candidates who remain tied. The state will cover the costs of these recounts and the special election.