Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 410 - Board of Elections
Chapter 20 - Elections
Subchapter 00 - N/A
Part 14 - Recounts (410-RICR-20-00-14)
Section 410-RICR-20-00-14.3 - Application

Universal Citation: 410 RI Code of Rules 20 00 14.3

Current through September 18, 2024

14.3.1 Candidates & Write-ln Candidates

A. A candidate or write-in candidate seeking a recount of the -votes cast in his or her race and meeting the eligibility requirements set forth in the Rhode Island General Laws must make a written application to the Board of Elections to request said recount. Said application shall include the following:
1. the name, address and daytime & evening telephone numbers of the candidate (if applicable, the application should also include the name, address and telephone numbers of an attorney or person who the candidate designates to represent him or her);

2. the office for which the recount is being sought (including district number, if applicable);

3. the date on which the application is made; and

4. the signature of the candidate which shall be attested to by a notary public.

B. Applications will be considered to have been filed only when the signed original application is received at the Board of Elections, 50 Branch Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island and must be received by the appropriate deadline as stated below. Applications not received by the appropriate deadline or not executed pursuant to the requirements stated herein shall be rejected.

C. As soon as possible after the filing of an application submitted in conformance with the requirements of this section the Executive Director of the Board shall review and examine the results of the race for which the recount is sought and determine whether the applicant meets the eligibility requirements for a recount. Upon making said determination the Director shall proceed to notify the applicant of the disposition of his or her application and, if required, schedule said recount.

D. Deadlines for filing applications:
1. For a primary: By 4:00 p.m. the day after the primary

2. For an election: By 4:00 p.m. on the seventh (7th) day following the election

14.3.2 Ballot Questions - Person, Group Or Organization Of "Recognized Standing"

A. A person, group or organization of "recognized standing" seeking a recount of the votes cast for a ballot question shall be required to adhere to the application requirements and deadlines set forth in § 14.3.1 of this Part. Moreover, the party seeking said recount shall identify in the recount application the ballot question for which the recount is being sought as well as provide evidence as to the party's assertion of "recognized standing" relative to the ballot question.

B. At the time of reviewing the application for a recount, it shall be determined whether the person, group or organization is of "recognized standing" and deemed-eligible to request said recount.

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