§ 22-104. Method of counting
Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 26. Elections
26 Okl.St.Ann. § 22-104
§ 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. Provided, however, that the following provisions shall be incorporated into the prescribed procedure:
1. In elections for which counters have been authorized, two counters, of different political parties if possible, shall call from the ballots the names of the candidates voted for, while two other counters, also of different political parties if possible, shall record the votes upon the official tally sheets. Only pencils may be used in recording the vote;
2. If only two counters are authorized for an election, they shall be of different political parties, if possible. Both counters shall examine the ballots at the same time, while calling out the vote and recording the vote upon the tally sheets in the manner prescribed by the Secretary of the State Election Board; and
B. In a declared election emergency when ballots are to be counted with voting devices, the counting of ballots shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of Sections 7-127 and 22-105 of this title and the procedures prescribed by the Secretary of the State Election Board so as to ensure the accuracy and promptness in determining the result.
Credits
Laws 1991, c. 321, § 44, eff. March 1, 1992; Laws 2011, c. 139, § 20.
26 Okl. St. Ann. § 22-104, OK ST T. 26 § 22-104
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 125 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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