W. Va. Code R. § 153-38-7

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

Section 153-38-7 - DeUvery of Early Voting by Mail BaUots to Polling Places

7.1. Except as otherwise provided in this rule, in municipahties using paper ballot systems or voting machines, the early voting by mail ballots of each precinct, together with the applications for the early voting by mail ballots, the affidavits made in connection with assistance in voting and any forms, lists and records as may be designated by the Secretary of State, are to be delivered in a sealed carrier envelope to the election commissioner of the precinct at the time he or she picks up the official ballots and other election supplies as required by W.Va. Code § 3-1-24.

7.2. Ballots received after delivery described in §7.1

7.2.a. Early voting by mail ballots received after the delivery in §7.1 , but before closing of the polls, are to be delivered to the designated election commissioner of the precinct by the clerk in person or by messenger before the closing of the polls, provided the ballots are received by the official in time to make the delivery.

7.2.b. Any ballots received by the official after the time that delivery may reasonably be made but within the time required as provided in section five of this rule are to be delivered to the board of canvassers along with the provisional ballots.

W. Va. Code R. § 153-38-7