13-19-101. Statement of purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to provide the option of and procedures for conducting certain specified elections as mail ballot elections. The provisions of this chapter recognize that sound public policy concerning the conduct of elections often requires the balancing of various elements of the public interest that are sometimes in […]
13-19-102. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following definitions apply: (1) ”Ballot” means the ballot or set of ballots that is to be returned by a specified election day. (2) ”Election day” is the date established by law on which a particular election would be held if that election were being conducted by means other than a […]
13-19-103. General election laws to apply. All laws applicable to elections when voting is not done by mail ballot and all penalties prescribed for violation of those laws apply to elections conducted by mail ballot to the extent they do not specifically conflict with the provisions of this chapter or are not otherwise provided for by […]
13-19-104. Mail ballot elections not mandatory — when authorized — when prohibited — when county election administrator conducts. (1) Conducting elections by mail ballot is only one option available to local officials, and this chapter does not mandate that the procedure be used. (2) Except as provided in subsection (3), any election may be conducted by mail […]
13-19-105. Role of secretary of state. In addition to other powers and duties conveyed by law, the secretary of state, with advice from election administrators, shall: (1) prescribe the form of materials to be used in the conduct of mail ballot elections; (2) review written plans for the conduct of mail ballot elections as provided in 13-19-205; and […]
13-19-106. General requirements for mail ballot election. A mail ballot election must be conducted substantially as follows: (1) Subject to 13-12-202, official mail ballots must be prepared and all other initial procedures followed as provided by law, except that mail ballots must be paper ballots and are not required to have stubs. (2) An official ballot must be […]
