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Contested Ballots: You Be the Judge

This lesson uses the example of the 2008 contested Senate election between Al Franken and Norm Coleman in Minnesota to discuss contested elections, counting votes, and recount laws. Looks at recount laws in your own state.

Grades 6-12
Voting, Elections, Politics
Lesson Plans
http://www.americanbar.org/content/aba/groups/public_education/resources/lesson-plans/middle-school/vote/contested-ballots--you-be-the-judge.html
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