NM: Cost of Recount $1.4 Million; State Wants Money by Thurs. To Start

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http://www.abqjournal.com/elex/273036elex12-15-04.htm

Wednesday, December 15, 2004

Cost of Recount $1.4 Million; State Wants Money by Thurs. To Start

By Andy Lenderman
Journal Politics Writer
SANTA FE— For $1.4 million, two presidential candidates and some voting rights advocates may get a statewide recount of New Mexico's recent presidential election.
Or the matter may be decided in court.
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But according to state election officials, recount proponents will have to come up with $1.4 million by 10 a.m. Thursday in order to proceed.
"I am requiring that much money because the taxpayers are not responsible for footing this bill," Secretary of State Rebecca Vigil-Giron said.
The state Canvassing Board, which certifies election results, is made up of three top officials— Gov. Bill Richardson, state Supreme Court Chief Justice Petra Maes and Vigil-Giron.
But an attorney for Cobb and Badnarik said proponents for the recount have already satisfied the deposit requirement by giving Vigil-Giron's office a down payment of more than $114,000.
"They made the required deposit," said attorney John Boyd of Albuquerque. "The law requires the state Canvassing Board to allow a re-check."
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Note there was some discussion on this earlier but the thread was locked due to lack of article/link.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x1072469

[imenja]

1. yesterday they said $600,000

Why the price hike? That's outrageous.

[jamboi]

2. Thank you for reposting. n/t

[jamboi]

3. kick