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Alabama Statute

§ 11-46-26 Proceedings where only one candidate or nominee for office

Code: Title 11: Counties and Municipal Corporations Subtitle 2: Provisions Applicable to Municipal Corporations Only Chapter 46: Elections Article 2: Elections in Certain Cities or Towns Having Mayor-Council Form of Government

Topics: Certification and Reporting Results

Alabama Statute

§ 11-46-45 Preparation of statements of vote; certification, sealing, and delivery of statements and poll lists; packaging of ballots; sealing and delivery of ballot boxes

Code: Title 11: Counties and Municipal Corporations Subtitle 2: Provisions Applicable to Municipal Corporations Only Chapter 46: Elections Article 2: Elections in Certain Cities or Towns Having Mayor-Council Form of Government

Topics: Ballot Custody Election Security Certification and Reporting Results

Alabama Statute

§ 11-46-46 Delivery of returns, etc.; retention and destruction of ballot boxes; opening of ballot boxes

Code: Title 11: Counties and Municipal Corporations Subtitle 2: Provisions Applicable to Municipal Corporations Only Chapter 46: Elections Article 2: Elections in Certain Cities or Towns Having Mayor-Council Form of Government

Topics: Ballot Custody Election Security Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results

Alabama Statute

§ 11-46-47 Delivery, examination, and identification of keys to voting machines; examination of counters, ballots, etc.; certification as to keys, counters, and ballots; opening of machines and polls

Code: Title 11: Counties and Municipal Corporations Subtitle 2: Provisions Applicable to Municipal Corporations Only Chapter 46: Elections Article 2: Elections in Certain Cities or Towns Having Mayor-Council Form of Government

Topics: Ballot Custody Election Security Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results Voting Equipment and Technology

Alabama Statute

§ 17-12-1 Conclusion of voting; locking of equipment; certificates of result

Code: Title 17: Elections Chapter 12: Canvassing Returns/Declaring Results

Topics: Election Security Certification and Reporting Results Equipment Security Voting Equipment and Technology

Alabama Statute

§ 17-12-2 Statements of results

Code: Title 17: Elections Chapter 12: Canvassing Returns/Declaring Results

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results

Alabama Statute

§ 17-12-4 Procedures upon malfunction of equipment

Code: Title 17: Elections Chapter 12: Canvassing Returns/Declaring Results

Topics: Election Observers or Watchers Certification and Reporting Results Voting Equipment and Technology

Alabama Statute

§ 17-12-9 Delivery of certificates to judge of probate; forwarding to Secretary of State

Code: Title 17: Elections Chapter 12: Canvassing Returns/Declaring Results

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results

Alabama Statute

§ 17-12-10 Posting of certificate of result

Code: Title 17: Elections Chapter 12: Canvassing Returns/Declaring Results

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results

Alabama Statute

§ 17-12-11 Returns of election - How made; duty of judge of probate

Code: Title 17: Elections Chapter 12: Canvassing Returns/Declaring Results

Topics: Election Security Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results

Alabama Statute

§ 17-12-12 Returns of election - Sealing, delivery, and disposition of records

Code: Title 17: Elections Chapter 12: Canvassing Returns/Declaring Results

Topics: Election Security Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results Equipment Security Voting Equipment and Technology

Alabama Statute

§ 17-12-16 Certification of results

Code: Title 17: Elections Chapter 12: Canvassing Returns/Declaring Results

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results

Alabama Statute

§ 17-12-18 Governor proclaims result of certain elections

Code: Title 17: Elections Chapter 12: Canvassing Returns/Declaring Results

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results

Alabama Statute

§ 17-12-19 Returns of election of state officers

Code: Title 17: Elections Chapter 12: Canvassing Returns/Declaring Results

Topics: Election Security Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results

Alabama Statute

§ 17-12-21 Certificates of election to members of Congress and legislators

Code: Title 17: Elections Chapter 12: Canvassing Returns/Declaring Results

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results

Alabama Statute

§ 17-12-22 Results of election of state officers; resolution of tie votes

Code: Title 17: Elections Chapter 12: Canvassing Returns/Declaring Results

Topics: Information Requests and Open Records Record Retention and Confidentiality Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results Ties

Alabama Statute

§ 17-12-24 Penalty for failure to make returns

Code: Title 17: Elections Chapter 12: Canvassing Returns/Declaring Results

Topics: Election Offenses Certification and Reporting Results

Alabama Statute

§ 17-12-25 Notice of failure to make return

Code: Title 17: Elections Chapter 12: Canvassing Returns/Declaring Results

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results

Alabama Statute

§ 17-13-16 Public proclamation of results of election; distribution of certificates of results

Code: Title 17: Elections Chapter 13: Primary Elections Article 1: General Provisions

Topics: Primary Elections Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results

Alabama Statute

§ 17-13-18 Candidate with majority of votes declared nominee of party; second primary election; certification of results

Code: Title 17: Elections Chapter 13: Primary Elections Article 1: General Provisions

Topics: Primary Elections Political Parties Certification and Reporting Results

Alabama Statute

§ 17-13-20 Determination of majority of votes cast

Code: Title 17: Elections Chapter 13: Primary Elections Article 1: General Provisions

Topics: Primary Elections Certification and Reporting Results

Alabama Statute

§ 17-13-22 Certification of nominees to judge of probate

Code: Title 17: Elections Chapter 13: Primary Elections Article 1: General Provisions

Topics: Primary Elections Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results

Alabama Statute

§ 17-13-41 Determination of total vote of political party

Code: Title 17: Elections Chapter 13: Primary Elections Article 2: Political Parties

Topics: Primary Elections Political Parties Certification and Reporting Results

Alabama Statute

§ 17-13-73 Certification of candidate in case of contest

Code: Title 17: Elections Chapter 13: Primary Elections Article 3: Contests of Primary Elections

Topics: Primary Elections Certification and Reporting Results Contests or Protests

Alabama Statute

§ 17-13-86 Declaration of result of contest

Code: Title 17: Elections Chapter 13: Primary Elections Article 3: Contests of Primary Elections

Topics: Primary Elections Certification and Reporting Results Contests or Protests

Alabama Statute

§ 17-14-33 Making returns to Secretary of State

Code: Title 17: Elections Chapter 14: General Elections Article 2: Elections for Presidential and Vice Presidential Electors

Topics: Certification and Reporting Results U.S. Presidential

Alabama Statute

§ 17-14-34 Governor to estimate returns and give notice of election

Code: Title 17: Elections Chapter 14: General Elections Article 2: Elections for Presidential and Vice Presidential Electors

Topics: Certification and Reporting Results U.S. Presidential

Alabama Statute

§ 17-14-35 Tie vote

Code: Title 17: Elections Chapter 14: General Elections Article 2: Elections for Presidential and Vice Presidential Electors

Topics: Certification and Reporting Results Ties U.S. Presidential

Alabama Statute

§ 17-14-51 Returns made to Secretary of State

Code: Title 17: Elections Chapter 14: General Elections Article 3: Amendments to the Constitution

Topics: Initiatives and Referenda Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results

Alabama Statute

§ 17-14-52 Returns counted; result proclaimed

Code: Title 17: Elections Chapter 14: General Elections Article 3: Amendments to the Constitution

Topics: Initiatives and Referenda Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results

Alabama Statute

§ 17-14-53 Expense of publication of proclamation

Code: Title 17: Elections Chapter 14: General Elections Article 3: Amendments to the Constitution

Topics: Initiatives and Referenda Election Costs Certification and Reporting Results

Alabama Statute

§ 17-14-72 Making returns to Secretary of State

Code: Title 17: Elections Chapter 14: General Elections Article 4: Congressional Districts and Elections

Topics: Certification and Reporting Results U.S. Congressional

Alabama Statute

§ 17-14-73 Governor to estimate returns and give notice of election

Code: Title 17: Elections Chapter 14: General Elections Article 4: Congressional Districts and Elections

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results U.S. Congressional

Alabama Statute

§ 17-15-4 Proclamation of election for Congress or state officers

Code: Title 17: Elections Chapter 15: Special Elections

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results Special Elections

Alabama Statute

§ 17-15-5 Judge of probate to give notice of elections in county

Code: Title 17: Elections Chapter 15: Special Elections

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results Special Elections

Alabama Statute

§ 17-15-7 How conducted and certificates given

Code: Title 17: Elections Chapter 15: Special Elections

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Certification and Reporting Results Special Elections

Alabama Statute

§ 17-17-52 False or fraudulent returns

Code: Title 17: Elections Chapter 17: Election Offenses

Topics: Election Offenses Certification and Reporting Results

Alaska Statute

§ 15.15.370 Completion of ballot count; certificate

Code: Title 15: Elections Chapter 15.15: Elections and Ballots

Topics: Record Retention and Confidentiality Election Security Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote Counting and Canvassing Certification and Reporting Results

Alaska Statute

§ 15.15.450 Certification of state ballot counting review

Code: Title 15: Elections Chapter 15.15: Elections and Ballots

Topics: Initiatives and Referenda Constitutional Amendment or Revision Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results

Alaska Statute

§ 15.20.490 Certification of results

Code: Title 15: Elections Chapter 15.20: Special Procedures for Elections Article 02: Election Recounts

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results Recounts

Alaska Statute

§ 15.30.060 Notification of electors

Code: Title 15: Elections Chapter 15.30: National Elections Article 01: President

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results U.S. Presidential Electoral College

Alaska Statute

§ 15.40.145 Temporary appointment of United States senator

Code: Title 15: Elections Chapter 15.40: Special Elections and Appointments Article 01: United States Congress

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results U.S. Congressional Special Elections Vacancies

Alaska Statute

§ 15.40.260 Term of elected governor and lieutenant governor

Code: Title 15: Elections Chapter 15.40: Special Elections and Appointments Article 02: Governor and Lieutenant Governor

Topics: Certification and Reporting Results Special Elections

Alaska Statute

§ 15.40.410 Term of elected senator

Code: Title 15: Elections Chapter 15.40: Special Elections and Appointments Article 03: Legislature

Topics: Certification and Reporting Results Special Elections

Alaska Statute

§ 15.45.690 Certification of election results

Code: Title 15: Elections Chapter 15.45: Initiative, Referendum, and Recall Article 03: Recall

Topics: Removal Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results Recall Elections

Alaska Statute

§ 15.50.050 Certification of vote

Code: Title 15: Elections Chapter 15.50: Constitutional Amendments and Conventions Article 01: Constitutional Amendments

Topics: Constitutional Amendment or Revision Certification and Reporting Results

Alaska Statute

§ 15.50.100 Certification of constitutional amendment by convention

Code: Title 15: Elections Chapter 15.50: Constitutional Amendments and Conventions Article 02: Constitutional Conventions

Topics: Constitutional Amendment or Revision Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results

Arizona Statute

§ 16-615 Delivery of returns

Code: Title 16: Elections and Electors Chapter 4: Conduct of Elections Article 10: Tally and Returns

Topics: Election Security Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results

Arizona Statute

§ 16-645 Canvass and return of precinct vote; declaring nominee of party; certificate of nomination; write-in candidates

Code: Title 16: Elections and Electors Chapter 4: Conduct of Elections Article 11: Official Canvass

Topics: Primary Elections Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote Counting and Canvassing Certification and Reporting Results Write-Ins

Arizona Statute

§ 16-646 Statement, contents and mailing of official canvass

Code: Title 16: Elections and Electors Chapter 4: Conduct of Elections Article 11: Official Canvass

Topics: Public Disclosure and Reporting Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote Counting and Canvassing Certification and Reporting Results

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