The Brief Candidates in Wisconsin elections can request recounts of the unofficial results. There is no automatic recount in Wisconsin, according to the state's elections commission. Here are some key points to know about election recounts and how they work in Wisconsin. Local perspective:There is no automatic recount in Wisconsin, according to the state's elections commission, even if the unofficial results are extremely close. Dig deeper:Any aggrieved candidate, typically the one who loses in the unofficial results, can petition for a recount of an election.