§ 7-5-604. Authorization — Election laws applicable
(a) Paper ballot voting systems that include electronic vote tabulating devices may be used in elections, provided that the systems shall: (1) Enable the voter to cast a vote in secrecy; (2) Enable the voter to vote for all offices and measures on which he or she is entitled to vote; (3) Permit the voter […]
§ 7-5-606. Approval of equipment — Specifications
(a) The State Board of Election Commissioners may promulgate rules for the administration of this subchapter and shall approve the marking devices and electronic vote tabulating devices. (b) (1) Any person or company wishing to exhibit marking devices and electronic vote tabulating devices may file written application with the board and request an opportunity to […]
§ 7-5-607. Arrangement of polling place
In precincts where an electronic vote tabulating device is used, sufficient space shall be provided for the use of the device, and it shall be arranged in such a manner as to assure secrecy in voting.
§ 7-5-609. Spoiled ballots
Any voter who spoils his or her ballot or makes an error may return it to the election officials and mark another, not to exceed three (3) in all.
§ 7-5-418. Early voting
(a) (1) (A) Except as provided in subdivision (a)(1)(B) of this section, early voting shall be available to any qualified elector who applies to the county clerk’s designated early voting location, beginning fifteen (15) days before a preferential primary or general election between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and […]
§ 7-5-502. Application of election laws and penalties
All laws of this state applicable to elections where voting is done in any manner other than by machines and all penalties prescribed for violation of these laws shall apply to elections and precincts where voting machines are used insofar as they are applicable.
§ 7-5-503. Examination and approval of machines by State Board of Election Commissioners
(a) Any person or corporation selling voting machines may apply to exhibit machines to the State Board of Election Commissioners. (b) The state board shall examine the machine and file a report of its accuracy, efficiency, and capacity with the office of the Secretary of State. (c) If the kind of machine examined complies with […]
§ 7-5-504. Machine specifications
No make of voting machine shall be approved for use unless it is so constructed that: (1) It will ensure secrecy to the voter in the act of voting; (2) It shall provide the capacity for voting for or against as many questions as may be submitted; (3) It shall permit the voter to vote […]
§ 7-5-507. Demonstration — Assistance in operating machine
(a) (1) The manufacturer shall demonstrate the machine to the county election officials prior to the first election at which the machines are placed in use. (2) The date for the demonstration shall be agreed upon by the vendor and the county board of election commissioners. (b) On the date of the first election at […]
§ 7-5-509. Machines used for demonstration
(a) (1) The county board of election commissioners may designate suitable times and places where voting machines shall be exhibited for the purpose of giving instructions in their use to all voters who apply for instruction. (2) Public notice of the times and places where voting machines will be exhibited shall be given at least […]