W. Va. Code R. § 153-37-15

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 36, September 6, 2024

Section 153-37-15 - Election Contest Procedures

15.1. If any post election challenges are brought pertaining to the outcome of any election and it becomes necessary to check the validity of all absentee ballots cast in the election by verifying the names and addresses of all voters casting absentee ballots, a protected records voter's ballot shall not be included in the review unless the county canvassing board determines that such a ballot would be determinative of a county election outcome. When the county canvassing board has determined that review of a protected records voter's ballot is necessary, the designated county contact shall verify the protected records voter's ballot, in executive session, using extreme caution to ensure continued confidentiality.

15.2. When the Secretary of State determines the review of a protected records voter's ballot is necessary to determine the outcome of any election that would be determined by voters outside that county, the county canvassing board shall review the protected ballots.