Chapter 20 - RETURN AND CANVASS OF VOTES

Section 12-20-1 - Delivery of supplies to counting board-Certificate of transmittal and receipt-Commencement of count-Continuation without adjournment-Comparison and correction of poll lists-Penalty
Section 12-20-2 - Opening of ballot box-Sorting and counting of unopened ballots-Ballots folded together
Section 12-20-2.1 - Return of provisional ballot envelopes and unopened absentee ballots
Section 12-20-3 - Drawing of excess ballots
Section 12-20-4 - [Repealed]
Section 12-20-5 - Count of votes for candidates-Scrutiny of ballots by precinct deputies-Decisions on disputed ballots
Section 12-20-5.1 - Determination of validity of provisional ballots
Section 12-20-6 - Unstamped ballots not counted
Section 12-20-7 - Ballot not counted when voter's choice indeterminable-Promulgation of rules defining standards
Section 12-20-8 - Precinct superintendent and precinct deputies to record intention of voter
Section 12-20-9 - [Repealed]
Section 12-20-10 - Blank list for unofficial return of precinct vote for candidates and submitted questions-Return envelope
Section 12-20-11 - Entry of precinct vote on unofficial return list-Return with election returns
Section 12-20-12 - [Repealed]
Section 12-20-13 - Tabulation and public release of unofficial returns-Entry into central election reporting system
Section 12-20-13.1 - Means of counting provisional ballots-Appointment of officials
Section 12-20-13.2 - Counting provisional ballots-Certification
Section 12-20-13.3 - Counting provisional ballots-Alternate time
Section 12-20-13.4 - Counting provisional ballots-Notice
Section 12-20-14 - [Repealed]
Section 12-20-15 - State messenger to secure delinquent returns-Expenses deducted from county auditor's salary
Section 12-20-16 - [Repealed]
Section 12-20-17 - Returns not disclosed until all polls in state closed
Section 12-20-18 - Entry of candidates' votes in precinct pollbooks
Section 12-20-19 - [Repealed]
Section 12-20-20 - Sealing of ballot boxes after deposit of counted ballots-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 12-20-21 - Return of ballot boxes, returns, records and supplies to officer in charge-Tampering prohibited-Violation as felony
Section 12-20-21.1 - Circumstances requiring report of official returns by telephone
Section 12-20-21.2 - Write-in votes not to be counted-Other votes on ballot
Section 12-20-22 to 12-20-27 - [Repealed]
Section 12-20-28 - [Repealed]
Section 12-20-29, 12-20-30 - [Repealed]
Section 12-20-31 - Destruction of ballots and pollbooks-Period for which held-Pending recount or contest
Section 12-20-32 - Preservation of ballot boxes and pollbooks-Delivery of pollbooks to county canvassing board-Violation as felony
Section 12-20-33 - [Repealed]
Section 12-20-34 - [Repealed]
Section 12-20-35 - Returns not refused for irregularity-Certificate issued to candidate with most votes
Section 12-20-36 - Time for canvass of vote-Governing board as canvassing board-Representatives for absent board members
Section 12-20-37 - Secretary of state to provide guidance and direction in making returns
Section 12-20-38 - Abstracts of precinct returns prepared by Board of Canvassers-Certification-Deposit
Section 12-20-38.1 - Certified copy of official county canvass furnished to secretary of state-Permanent record
Section 12-20-39 - Election by plurality
Section 12-20-40 - Certificate of election delivered by county auditor to persons elected to local office
Section 12-20-41 to 12-20-45 - [Repealed]
Section 12-20-46 - Composition of State Canvassing Board-Candidate disqualified from participation
Section 12-20-47 - Time of convening of state canvassers-Adjournment to obtain late returns
Section 12-20-48 - Abstract by state canvassers of county returns-Signature and seal-Recording and filing of abstracts
Section 12-20-48.1 - National convention slates and votes-Certification
Section 12-20-49 - Certificate of election issued for federal, state or legislative office
Section 12-20-50 - [Repealed]
Section 12-20-51 - Disputes decided by majority of state canvassers-Irregularities disregarded
Section 12-20-52 - Rules and regulations for counting and canvass of vote