The discussion comes on after a primary recount for Texas House District 64 and public complaints to remove the use of voting machines in Denton County.
Phillips said a recount is not an election contest but a matter of recounting the existing votes. This process is done with representatives from each candidate and a neutral person. The team recounts the votes, which are acknowledged by each member.
Most recount changes are found with over-votes, which means a resident made a mark on the ballot for both candidates. These over-votes are possible to determine when the team sees the voter’s intent on the ballot.
The voting system has safeguards so election officials can track votes and minimize risk of human error, County Judge Andy Eads said.
“The machines are accurate,” Phillips said.
