• The unofficial election results reported on this site are the results reported directly to the Office of the Secretary of State by the county auditor of each county.

• Because media or other persons can also obtain vote totals directly from precinct election judges before those election results are reported to the auditor, the totals reported for a candidate by television, radio, or newspaper media may differ from the results reported on this site during the course of Election Night.

• On November 16, 2004, the State Canvassing Board will meet to canvass the votes for candidates for the state general election. of nomination to the individuals who are nominated by their respective parties for election.

• If the difference between the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes for an office is less than 1/2 of one percent (or less than 10 when fewer than 400 votes are cast for the office, the canvassing board must recount the votes.

• If a recount occurs, a Recount Official will be appointed to conduct the recount. The State Canvassing Board will then reconvene to receive the report of the Recount Official, and to resolve any remaining disputes about counting ballots for a candidate. The final vote total from the recount may be different than the vote originally counted at the Canvassing Board. If so, the recounted total, as approved by the Canvassing Board, becomes the official election result.

• Recounts may also occur at the request of a losing candidate, or as part of an election contest.