Today in History: Florida election recount begins

Chicago Tribune · Associated Press · 2026-11-08 09:30 UTC

On Nov. 8, 2000, a statewide recount began in Florida, which emerged as critical in deciding the winner of the 2000 presidential election between Republican George W. Bush and Democratic Vice President Al Gore. The recount would officially…

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