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15D-12 Federal write-in absentee ballot.

§15D-12 Federal write-in absentee ballot. A covered voter may use a federal write-in absentee ballot to vote for all offices and ballot measures in an election described in section 15D-3. [L 2012, c 226, pt of §1]

15D-13 Confirmation of receipt of application and voted ballot.

§15D-13 Confirmation of receipt of application and voted ballot. The chief election officer, in coordination with local election officials, shall implement an electronic free-access system by which a covered voter may determine by telephone, electronic mail, or Internet whether: (1) The voter’s federal postcard application or other registration or military-overseas ballot application has been received […]

15D-14 Use of voter’s electronic-mail address.

§15D-14 Use of voter’s electronic-mail address. (a) The local election official shall request an electronic-mail address from each covered voter who registers to vote after [July 1, 2012]. An electronic-mail address provided by a covered voter may not be made available to the public or any individual or organization other than an authorized agent of […]

15D-15 Publication of election notice.

§15D-15 Publication of election notice. (a) As soon as practicable before an election, an official in each jurisdiction charged with printing ballots and balloting material shall prepare an election notice for that jurisdiction, to be used in conjunction with a federal write-in absentee ballot. The election notice must contain a list of all of the […]

15D-16 Prohibition of nonsubstantive requirements.

§15D-16 Prohibition of nonsubstantive requirements. (a) If a voter’s mistake or omission in the completion of a document under this chapter does not prevent determining whether a covered voter is eligible to vote, the mistake or omission shall not invalidate the document. Failure to satisfy a nonsubstantive requirement, such as using paper or envelopes of […]

15D-17 Equitable relief.

§15D-17 Equitable relief. A court may issue an injunction or grant other equitable relief appropriate to ensure substantial compliance with or enforce this chapter on application by: (1) A covered voter alleging a grievance under this chapter; or (2) The attorney general of the State. No award of attorney fees or costs shall be permitted […]

15D-18 Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.

§15D-18 Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act. This chapter modifies, limits, and supersedes the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. section 7001 et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede section 101(c) of that Act, 15 U.S.C. section 7001(c), or authorize electronic delivery of any of […]

15D-9 Transmission of unvoted ballots.

§15D-9 Transmission of unvoted ballots. (a) No later than forty-five days before the election or, if the forty-fifth day before the election is a weekend or holiday, no later than the business day preceding the forty-fifth day, the election official in each jurisdiction charged with distributing a ballot and balloting materials shall transmit a ballot […]

15D-10 Receipt of voted ballot.

§15D-10 Receipt of voted ballot. A valid military-overseas ballot shall be counted if it is received by the close of the voter service center on the day of the election and meets the requirements for absentee ballots pursuant to section 15-9. [L 2012, c 226, pt of §1; am L 2021, c 213, §39]

15D-10.5 Eligibility of covered voter after ballot cast.

§15D-10.5 Eligibility of covered voter after ballot cast. The military-overseas ballot of any covered voter who was eligible to vote at the time the ballot was cast in accordance with this chapter shall not be deemed invalid solely because the covered voter became ineligible to vote after casting the ballot. [L 2019, c 10, §2]