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Alabama Statute
§ 11-46-58 Absentee ballots - Marking, posting, etc., of lists of applicants

Code: Title 11: Counties and Municipal CorporationsSubtitle 2: Provisions Applicable to Municipal Corporations OnlyChapter 46: ElectionsArticle 2: Elections in Certain Cities or Towns Having Mayor-Council Form of Government

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Alabama Statute
§ 17-11-5 Delivery of absentee ballots; maintenance of voter lists

Code: Title 17: ElectionsChapter 11: Absentee VotingArticle 1

Topics: Election Security Responsibilities - Election Officials Voter List Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Alabama Statute
§ 17-11-7 Form of affidavit to be printed on envelope - General, special, or municipal elections

Code: Title 17: ElectionsChapter 11: Absentee VotingArticle 1

Topics: Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Alaska Statute
§ 15.20.040 Distribution of ballots, envelopes, and other material

Code: Title 15: ElectionsChapter 15.20: Special Procedures for ElectionsArticle 01: Absentee Voting

Topics: Ballot Custody Responsibilities - Election Officials Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Alaska Statute
§ 15.25.060 Preparation and distribution of ballots

Code: Title 15: ElectionsChapter 15.25: Nomination of CandidatesArticle 01: Primary Elections

Topics: Primary Elections Contents and Design Responsibilities - Election Officials Distributing Ballots

Arizona Statute
§ 16-545 Early ballot

Code: Title 16: Elections and ElectorsChapter 4: Conduct of ElectionsArticle 8: Early Voting

Topics: Contents and Design Election Security Responsibilities - Election Officials Early In-Person Voting Distributing Ballots

Arkansas Statute
§ 7-5-409 Materials furnished to qualified voters

Code: Title 7: ElectionsChapter 5: Election Procedure GenerallySubchapter 4: Absentee Voting

Topics: Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

California Statute
§ 3005 Precinct with 250 or less persons registered to vote

Code: Division 3: Vote By Mail Voting, New Resident, And New Citizen VotingChapter 1: Vote By Mail Application And Voting Procedures

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

California Statute
§ 3010 Delivery to qualified applicant

Code: Division 3: Vote By Mail Voting, New Resident, And New Citizen VotingChapter 1: Vote By Mail Application And Voting Procedures

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

California Statute
§ 3114 Transmittal of ballot and balloting materials to military or overseas voter if state has not received waiver

Code: Division 3: Vote By Mail Voting, New Resident, And New Citizen VotingChapter 2: Military And Overseas Voters Application And Voting Procedures

Topics: Ballot Custody Responsibilities - Election Officials Distributing Ballots Military and Overseas Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

California Statute
§ 10735 Delivery of vote by mail ballots

Code: Division 10: Local, Special, Vacancy, And Consolidated ElectionsPart 6: Elections To Fill VacanciesChapter 3: Vacancies In Congressional Offices Caused By Catastrophe

Topics: Emergency Events and Powers Special Elections Vacancies Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Colorado Statute
§ 1-7.5-114.5 Replacement ballots - ballots for new electors - ballots for electors who updated their records

Code: Title 1: ElectionsGeneral, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy ElectionsArticle 7.5: Mail Ballot Elections

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Colorado Statute
§ 1-8.3-110 Transmission of unvoted ballots

Code: Title 1: ElectionsGeneral, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy ElectionsArticle 8.3: Uniform Military and Overseas Voters Act

Topics: Distributing Ballots Military and Overseas Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Colorado Statute
§ 1-13-801 Mailing other materials with mail ballot

Code: Title 1: ElectionsGeneral, Primary, Recall, and Congressional Vacancy ElectionsArticle 13: Election Offenses

Topics: Election Offenses Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Connecticut Statute
§ 9-140 Application for and issuance of absentee ballots; online system. Distribution of absentee ballot applications. Mailing of unsolicited applications. Downloading of applications. Summary of absentee voting laws. Definitions

Code: Title 9: ElectionsChapter 145: Absentee Voting

Topics: Election Offenses Responsibilities - Election Officials Application Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Connecticut Statute
§ 9-140a (Formerly Sec. 9-138). Signing of form. Insertion of ballot in envelopes

Code: Title 9: ElectionsChapter 145: Absentee Voting

Topics: HAVA Election Security Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Signature Verification

Connecticut Statute
§ 9-153d (Formerly Sec. 9-143). Mailing of ballots to persons living outside of United States, military personnel, spouses or dependents

Code: Title 9: ElectionsChapter 145: Absentee Voting

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Distributing Ballots Military and Overseas Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Connecticut Statute
§ 9-158i Secretary to prepare and distribute ballots and forms

Code: Title 9: ElectionsChapter 145: Absentee Voting

Topics: Contents and Design Responsibilities - Election Officials Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Delaware Statute
§ 5504 Distribution of ballots, envelopes, and instructions; envelope specifications; pre-paid postage

Code: Title 15: ElectionsChapter 55: Absentee Voting

Topics: Ballot Custody Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Delaware Statute
§ 7573 Distribution of ballots, envelopes, and instructions; envelope specifications; prepaid postage

Code: Title 15: ElectionsChapter 75: Municipal ElectionsSubchapter V: Absentee Voting in Municipal Elections Except for the City of Wilmington

Topics: Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Florida Statute
§ 101.6103 Mail ballot election procedure

Code: Title IX: Electors and ElectionsChapter 101: Voting Methods and Procedure

Topics: Vote Counting and Canvassing Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Signature Verification

Florida Statute
§ 101.64 Delivery of vote-by-mail ballots; envelopes; form

Code: Title IX: Electors and ElectionsChapter 101: Voting Methods and Procedure

Topics: Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Florida Statute
§ 101.694 Mailing of ballots upon receipt of federal postcard application

Code: Title IX: Electors and ElectionsChapter 101: Voting Methods and Procedure

Topics: Voter Registration Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Florida Statute
§ 101.697 Electronic transmission of election materials

Code: Title IX: Electors and ElectionsChapter 101: Voting Methods and Procedure

Topics: Election Security Responsibilities - Election Officials Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Georgia Statute
§ 21-2-383 Preparation and delivery of ballots; form of ballots; casting ballot in person using DRE unit; casting ballot in person or as absentee using electronic ballot markers

Code: Title 21: ElectionsChapter 2: Elections and Primaries GenerallyArticle 10: Absentee Voting

Topics: Contents and Design Responsibilities - Election Officials Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Voting Equipment and Technology

Georgia Statute
§ 21-2-384 Preparation and delivery of supplies; mailing of ballots; oath of absentee electors and persons assisting absentee electors; master list of ballots sent; challenges; special absentee run-off ballots; electronic transmission of ballots

Code: Title 21: ElectionsChapter 2: Elections and Primaries GenerallyArticle 10: Absentee Voting

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Voter List Voter Challenges Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Hawaii Statute
§ 11-104 Ballot instructions; ballot return

Code: Title 2: ElectionsChapter 11: Elections, GenerallyPart VIIA: Elections by Mail

Topics: Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Hawaii Statute
§ 15-5 Delivery of ballots

Code: Title 2: ElectionsChapter 15: Absentee Voting

Topics: Ballot Custody Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Idaho Statute
§ 34-1003 ISSUANCE OF ABSENTEE BALLOT

Code: Title 34: ElectionsChapter 10: Absentee Voting

Topics: Voter Registration Distributing Ballots Military and Overseas Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Illinois Statute
§ 5/19-4 Mailing or delivery of ballots; time

Code: Act 5: Election CodeArticle 19: Voting by Mail

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Indiana Statute
§ 3-11-4-16 Marking on label attached to package of ballots delivered to circuit court clerk; distribution of ballots

Code: Title 3: ElectionsArticle 11: Voting Methods, Supplies, and EquipmentChapter 4: Eligibility and Application for Absentee Ballot

Topics: Election Security Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Indiana Statute
§ 3-11-4-18 Transmitting ballots; tracking ballots; additional documentation; voter education program

Code: Title 3: ElectionsArticle 11: Voting Methods, Supplies, and EquipmentChapter 4: Eligibility and Application for Absentee Ballot

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Indiana Statute
§ 3-11-4-20 Envelope; enclosure of ballot; addressee

Code: Title 3: ElectionsArticle 11: Voting Methods, Supplies, and EquipmentChapter 4: Eligibility and Application for Absentee Ballot

Topics: Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Iowa Statute
§ 53.8 Ballot mailed

Code: Title II: Elections and Official DutiesChapter 53: Absent VotersSubchapter I: General Provisions

Topics: Definitions Election Security Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Iowa Statute
§ 53.17 Mailing or delivering ballot

Code: Title II: Elections and Official DutiesChapter 53: Absent VotersSubchapter I: General Provisions

Topics: Election Security Ballot Drop Box Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Voting Equipment and Technology

Kansas Statute
§ 25-433 Mailing of ballots; voting instructions; return envelopes, payment of postage and forms; voting by electors, procedure; replacement ballots; counting, handling and canvass of ballots; verification of signatures; removal of names of voters whose ballots are undeliverable from registration books and party affiliation list

Code: Chapter 25: ElectionsArticle 4: Conduct of Elections

Topics: Contents and Design Responsibilities - Election Officials Voter Eligibility Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Kansas Statute
§ 25-1220 Same; transmission of ballots, envelopes and instructions to voters

Code: Chapter 25: ElectionsArticle 12: Absentee Voting; Federal Services and Sick and Disabled

Topics: Timing of Elections Responsibilities - Election Officials Distributing Ballots Military and Overseas Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Kentucky Statute
§ 117.085 Mail-in absentee ballots - Application through online portal and other means - Procedures - Cancellation - Administrative regulations

Code: Title 10: ElectionsChapter 117: Regulation of ElectionsDisabled and Absent Voters

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Voter Registration Application Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Louisiana Statute
§ 18:1306 Preparation and distribution of absentee by mail and early voting ballots

Code: Title 18: Louisiana Election CodeChapter 7: Absentee by Mail and Early Voting

Topics: Contents and Design Responsibilities - Election Officials Early In-Person Voting Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Massachusetts Statute
§ 54:88 Distribution of absent voting ballots

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 54: Elections

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Massachusetts Statute
§ 54:89 Obtaining applications; delivery and mailing of ballots

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 54: Elections

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Application Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Massachusetts Statute
§ 54:91B Delivery of absent voting ballot and accompanying papers

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 54: Elections

Topics: Ballot Custody Responsibilities - Election Officials Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Massachusetts Statute
§ 54:91C Handling of absentee ballot from Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA)

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 54: Elections

Topics: Ballot Custody Responsibilities - Election Officials Voter Registration Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Michigan Statute
§ 168.714 Delivery of ballots and supplies to township and city clerks; receipt of delivery; deadlines

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter XXVIII. Holding of ElectionsPreparation, Printing and Delivery of Official Ballots

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Special Elections Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Voting Equipment and Technology

Michigan Statute
§ 168.715 Absent voters' and other ballots; duties of township and city clerks, delivery to voting precinct boards of election inspectors

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter XXVIII. Holding of ElectionsPreparation, Printing and Delivery of Official Ballots

Topics: Record Retention and Confidentiality Election Security Responsibilities - Election Officials Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Michigan Statute
§ 168.761 Absent voter ballots; mailing or delivering to applicant; rejection of application; notice; return envelope; form; statement; false statement as misdemeanor or felony; presenting of identification for election purposes; affidavit

Code: Chapter 168: Michigan Election LawChapter XXVIII. Holding of ElectionsAbsent Voters

Topics: Record Retention and Confidentiality Voter Registration Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Voter ID

Minnesota Statute
§ 203B.22 TRANSMITTING BALLOTS

Code: 203B: Absentee Voting

Topics: Ballot Custody Distributing Ballots Military and Overseas Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Minnesota Statute
§ 203B.225 TRANSMITTING AND RETURNING BALLOTS

Code: 203B: Absentee Voting

Topics: Ballot Custody Distributing Ballots Military and Overseas Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Minnesota Statute
§ 204B.45 MAIL BALLOTING

Code: 204B: Election Administration; General Provisions

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Special Commissions Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Mississippi Statute
§ 23-15-629 Applications by persons who are permanently physically disabled; listing of qualified electors; distribution of ballots

Code: Title 23: ElectionsChapter 15: Mississippi Election CodeArticle 19: Absentee BallotsSubarticle A: Absentee Balloting Procedures Law

Topics: Accessibility and Voter Assistance Application Distributing Ballots Permanent Status Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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