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16-28 Declaration of results.

§16-28 Declaration of results. When the voter service center officials have ascertained the number of votes given for each candidate they shall make public declaration of the whole number of votes cast, the names of the persons voted for, and the number of votes for each person. [L 1970, c 26, pt of §2; am […]

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 […]

16-1 Voting systems authorized.

§16-1 Voting systems authorized. The chief election officer may adopt, experiment with, or abandon any voting system authorized under this chapter or to be authorized by the legislature. These systems shall include, but not be limited to voting machines, paper ballots, and electronic voting systems. All voting systems approved by the chief election officer under […]

15D-5 Overseas voter’s registration address.

§15D-5 Overseas voter’s registration address. In registering to vote, an overseas voter who is eligible to vote in this State shall use and be assigned to the voting district of the person’s residence, or the last place of residence prior to leaving this State, or, in the case of a voter described by paragraph (4) […]

15D-6 Methods of registering to vote.

§15D-6 Methods of registering to vote. (a) To apply to register to vote, in addition to any other approved method, a covered voter may use the federal postcard application, or the application’s electronic equivalent for all elections conducted in the State. (b) A covered voter may use the declaration accompanying a federal write-in absentee ballot […]

15D-7 Methods of applying for military-overseas ballot.

§15D-7 Methods of applying for military-overseas ballot. (a) A covered voter who is registered to vote in this State may apply for a military-overseas ballot using the absentee ballot application prescribed in section 15-4, the federal postcard application, or the application’s electronic equivalent, as appropriate. (b) A covered voter who is not registered to vote […]

15D-8 Timeliness and scope of application for military-overseas ballot.

§15D-8 Timeliness and scope of application for military-overseas ballot. An application for a military-overseas ballot shall be timely if received by the request period prescribed under section 15-4. An application for a military-overseas ballot for a primary election, whether or not timely, shall be effective as an application for a military-overseas ballot for the general […]

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 […]