Ballot Issue Could Haunt State After Vote

SAN FRANCISCO -- California's on-again recall election could become embroiled in more litigation after the Oct. 7 vote. If the tally is close, a Florida-style recount, complete with court battles over hanging chads and dimpled ballots, could repeat itself in California. Legal experts say Tuesday's federal appellate court ruling leaves the door open to litigation if there is a close vote on the recall between top vote-getters among the 135 replacement candidates or on the two ballot initiatives. Posted by Editor at September 24, 2003 10:24 AM