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§26-22-101. Declaration of election emergency – Contingency plan.

A. The Secretary of the State Election Board is authorized to declare an election emergency for any area of the state in the event that one or more of the following circumstances has occurred or is imminent, and such circumstances could make substantial compliance with state and federal election laws impossible or unreasonable, or could […]

§26-22-102. Ballot printing.

In an election emergency declared by the Secretary of the State Election Board, the provisions of Section 6-101 et seq. of this title shall govern ballot printing. The Secretary of the State Election Board shall be authorized to permit any changes to the ballot format necessary as a result of the election emergency. Added by […]

§26-22-104. Method of counting.

A. In a declared election emergency when the ballots are counted manually, the counting of ballots shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of Sections 7-127 and 22-105 of this title and the procedure prescribed by the Secretary of the State Election Board so as to ensure accuracy and promptness in determining the result. […]

§26-22-105. Procedures governing counting.

In a declared election emergency, the Secretary of the State Election Board shall prescribe procedures to govern the counting and recounting of votes. Such procedures for the counting or recounting of ballots shall follow, as nearly as is practicable, the provisions set forth in Section 7-127 of this title. Added by Laws 1991, c. 321, […]

§26-22-106. Reason for failure to count to be noted.

In a declared election emergency, if a ballot or part of a ballot is not counted for any reason, a counter shall write said reason on the back of said ballot, and sign said statement. Added by Laws 1991, c. 321, § 46, eff. March 1, 1992.

§26-22-109. Certificate of vote.

A. In a declared election emergency when the ballots are to be counted manually, at the conclusion of the official count, the counters shall execute certificates of vote wherein the counters attest to the correctness of the totals. The inspector shall cause one copy of each certificate to be posted on the door or entrance […]

§26-17-112. Effect of headings.

Article and section headings contained in this act shall not be deemed to govern, limit, modify or in any manner affect the scope, meaning or intent of the provisions of any article or section hereof. Laws 1974, c. 153, § 17-112, operative Jan. 1, 1975.

§26-20-101. Date of primary – Other elections prohibited.

A. A Presidential Preferential Primary for recognized political parties shall be held on the first Tuesday in March in each of the years in which the President and Vice President of the United States are to be elected. B. If one or more states having a mutual boundary with this state establish a single date […]