Scott takes additional legal action as Florida recount moves forward

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Scott takes additional legal action as Florida recount moves forward
By Max Greenwood - 11/11/18 04:13 PM EST


Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) filed two emergency motions in Palm Beach and Broward County courts on Sunday, ramping up legal efforts as recounts began in the state's contested Senate race.

The motions request that the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and county sheriffs impound and secure all voting machines, ballots and tabulating devices when they are not in use.

Scott's campaign also filed a complaint in Broward court asking a judge to bar the county canvassing board from including ballots counted after a noon Saturday deadline in the final vote tally.

“The Broward and Palm Beach County Supervisors of Elections has already demonstrated a blatant disregard for Florida’s elections laws, making it more important than ever that we continue to do everything possible to prevent fraud and ensure this recount is operated responsibly," Chris Hartline, a spokesman for Scott's campaign, said in a statement.

"Senator-Elect Rick Scott will continue to fight to protect the will of Florida voters.”

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In a statement, Nelson accused Scott of trying to invalidate lawfully cast ballots.

“If Rick Scott wanted to make sure every legal ballot is counted, he would not be suing to try and stop voters from having their legal ballot counted as intended," Nelson said.

Scott's campaign and the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) filed two lawsuits against election officials in Broward and Palm Beach on Thursday, alleging that their offices violated state open-records laws.

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