Who pays for costs associated with the recount, and what does a recount typically cost? The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pays for [the recount]. The taxpayers pay for it. Really. In previous statewide recounts, the most recent one was actually Dave McCormick's recount because of his vote totals relative to Mehmet Oz just a few years ago, and that cost a little over a million dollars. (07:26–07:31)
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Asserts that the cost of recounts in Pennsylvania is covered by taxpayers.
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