Oh shit , I didn ' t count . Thanks for letting me know ! I wonder if someone will be willing to let me overpay on that last missing key with a 2 K item . <| sep |> Election results need to be certified by the state Secretary of State . That happens automatically . In most states , if the vote is within a certain percent let ' s say . 25 % there ' s an an automatic recount . But recounts are very expensive to run , and if anyone can request one , the state might spend a ton of money for no reason . In Wisconsin , for example , if you ' re within . 5 % you can request a recount and it ' s free to you , and the state will cover it . If you ' re a candidate outside the . 5 % margin , like Stein , you have to foot the bill given the unlikeliness of it succeeding in your favor .