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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Third-party presidential candidates who want a recount of the vote in Ohio have a new ally: the John Kerry campaign.

A federal court hearing is set for Friday in Columbus on the suit brought by the Green and Libertarian party candidates.

A Kerry campaign lawyer says it joined the suit because it wants any counting to take place statewide. A judge has ruled that must wait until Secretary of State Kenneth Blackwell certifies the vote, probably Monday.

The Kerry campaign doesn't dispute his loss in Ohio but says any recount should be accurate and complete.

In addition, a group alleging election fraud says it will challenge the Ohio results. A House committee Democratic staff investigation is probing possible "irregularities" and the Government Accountability Office is seeking another investigation.