Whose ready for a hand recount!
In anticipation of manual recounts in the Senate and Ag Commissioner races, here is a quick tutorial on the rules of the hand recount.
Rule One: Never Talk About Hand Recount!
Why? Because they are confusing. But let's give it a try. @CBSMiami 1/
In anticipation of manual recounts in the Senate and Ag Commissioner races, here is a quick tutorial on the rules of the hand recount.
Rule One: Never Talk About Hand Recount!
Why? Because they are confusing. But let's give it a try. @CBSMiami 1/
Here is the most important rule issued by the state: The entire ballot must be reviewed for consistency. If the voter fills out all of the races one way (filling in the bubble) but then circles a name in the race to be recounted, that circled vote doesn't count. 2/ 
But if there is no consistency, then it gets interesting. That's when we enter the world of the voter's intent. Here are a few examples of what would be considered valid votes for "Lucille Ball." 3/
And here are some more valid votes for the first lady of comedy who was amazing in the 1974 production of "Mame." 4/
And here are some examples of where depending on how shaky your line or check mark might be you will either be casting a vote that gets counted or your vote is ruled invalid. 5/
So how will this actually work?
My prediction - badly.
But here are the basics. Each county election supervisor will assign workers to review each of the over and under votes. Some counties will assign 20 workers to the task, others could have as many as 50. 6/
My prediction - badly.
But here are the basics. Each county election supervisor will assign workers to review each of the over and under votes. Some counties will assign 20 workers to the task, others could have as many as 50. 6/
