Assuming the petitions are deemed sufficient, the Wisconsin Constitution requires that an election be scheduled on the first Tuesday six weeks following the certification of the election.

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Earlier this week, the Democrat-controlled state legislature rejected Republican efforts to delay the election certification (and thereby the inauguration).

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If Bush wins that vote -- or loses by fewer than 300 votes -- he is likely to win Florida unless court disputes over the state's presidential recount delay certification of the election.

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After the results were announced, Iraqi election officials held a vote certification ceremony.

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Were the Democrats to anticipate a fake primary, and time the recall election for 10 weeks following certification rather than six, the GOP would, no doubt, stay away from such a primary, resulting in the recall election happening a month before the November general elections.

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