Action demanded after ballot, say? (7)

I believe the answer is:

recount

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(Other definitions for recount that I've seen before include "result of close-run ballot" , "reason for lateness of election result?" , "possible action when votes are checked" , "Go over details" , "Relate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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