Zoe Daniel requests recount in seat of Goldstein after Liberal Tim Wilson wins with 260 votes
by Caitlin Cassidy from World news | The Guardian on (#6XGNX)
AEC says it is considering recount request while opponent Wilson says he hopes Daniel finds peace'
Zoe Daniel has requested the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) conduct a recount in the seat of Goldstein after Liberal Tim Wilson emerged 260 votes ahead after the final distribution of preferences.
The AEC automatically recounts votes if the margin is less than 100, but candidates can also request one if they believe they have sufficient grounds to do so.
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