(a) All paper ballots provided by the county board of election commissioners of any county in this state for any election shall be alike and shall be printed in plain type. (b) Each ballot shall be printed on paper with a perforated portion capable of being detached for use as the ballot stub. (c) (1) […]
(a) (1) The county board of election commissioners of each county in this state using paper ballots counted by hand at the polling site, paper ballots counted by an electronic vote tabulating device at the polling site, or paper ballots cast at a polling site and counted at a central location shall provide for each […]
When paper ballots are to be counted at the polling site, the following procedures shall be followed: (1) (A) In counting the ballots, the ballot box shall be opened and each ballot shall be counted in turn or by counting by offices and issues. (B) The poll workers shall witness the counting of the ballots […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
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.
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.
In all elections in which write-in candidacies are allowed, the ballot shall permit electors to submit the names of persons who have qualified as write-in candidates and whose names are not on the ballot.
(a) (1) The county board of election commissioners, with respect to all elections, shall cause the electronic vote tabulating devices used for voting to be properly programmed and tested before delivery to the election precincts. (2) As soon as the election media are prepared, but no later than seven (7) days before the beginning of […]
In precincts where an electronic vote tabulating device is used, as soon as the polls are closed: (1) The poll workers shall compare the total number of voters indicated by the electronic vote tabulating device with the list of voters to ensure that the number recorded by the tabulator is the same as the number […]
For the tabulation of votes of a precinct by electronic vote tabulating devices at a central counting location: (1) (A) The poll workers shall place all ballots that have been cast in the container provided for that purpose. (B) The container shall be sealed and delivered to the county board of election commissioners forthwith by […]
(a) The counting of votes by electronic vote tabulating devices at the courthouse or other central counting location shall be open to the public, and any candidate or political party may be present in person or by representative designated in writing pursuant to § 7-5-312 to view the counting. (b) No person except those employed […]
A person who violates this subchapter shall be subject to the same fine and imprisonment as provided by law for violating the comparable provisions of the laws of this state regarding voting by other voting methods.
