Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 410 - Board of Elections
Chapter 20 - Elections
Subchapter 00 - N/A
Part 23 - Rules and Regulations for Mail Ballot Certification Process
Section 410-RICR-20-00-23.5 - STANDING AND BASES FOR CHALLENGES TO MAIL BALLOTS

Universal Citation: 410 RI Code of Rules 20 00 23.5

Current through September 18, 2024

A. Who May Challenge a Mail Ballot

1. The following persons may assert a challenge to a mail ballot:
a. any voter who has cast a mail ballot being reviewed, or the voter's representative;

b. any candidate who appears on the ballot in question and whose votes are being processed, or his or her designated representative;

c. any recognized party representative or recognized party chair;

d. any registered voter of the same precinct as the person submitting a mail ballot.

B. Statutory Bases for Challenges

1. A challenge may be asserted based upon the information set forth on the certification envelope, including the compliance with each of the statutory obligations set forth under R.L Gen. Laws Chapter 17-20:
a. the deposit of the ballot at the Board within the time allotted by law;

b. the making of a false application or certification;

c. the verification of the voter's signature;

d. a mail ballot that was not voted by the voter who purportedly cast it or was voted by a person who was not eligible to vote by mail (R.L Gen. Laws §17-20-33).

2. Any mail ballot that was not cast in material conformance with the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 17-20, and has not been cured under the procedures set forth in § 23.10 of this Part, shall be rejected by the Board or the Designated Election Official.

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