North Dakota § 16.1-15-37 Examination of abstracts by state canvassing board - Messenger dispatched to county when error discovered

North Dakota Statutes

§ 16.1-15-37 — Examination of abstracts by state canvassing board - Messenger dispatched to county when error discovered

North Dakota § 16.1-15-37

Title 16.1Elections

Ch. 16.1-15Canvass of Votes - Canvassing Boards

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N.D. Cent. Code § 16.1-15-37 (2026).

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dispatched to county when error discovered.
After the state canvassing board is formed, the board shall examine the certified abstracts
of the county canvassing boards and verify the computed final results as provided in section
16.1-15-33. If it appears that any material mistake has been made in the computation of votes
cast for any individual, or the county canvassing board in any county has failed to canvass the
votes or any part of the votes cast in any precinct in the county, the board may dispatch a
messenger to the county auditor of the county, at the expense of the county, with the board's
requirement in writing to the county auditor to certify the fact concerning the mistake or the
reason why the votes were not canvassed. The county auditor, to whom the requirement is
delivered, s

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dispatched to county when error discovered.
After the state canvassing board is formed, the board shall examine the certified abstracts
of the county canvassing boards and verify the computed final results as provided in section
16.1-15-33. If it appears that any material mistake has been made in the computation of votes
cast for any individual, or the county canvassing board in any county has failed to canvass the
votes or any part of the votes cast in any precinct in the county, the board may dispatch a
messenger to the county auditor of the county, at the expense of the county, with the board's
requirement in writing to the county auditor to certify the fact concerning the mistake or the
reason why the votes were not canvassed. The county auditor, to whom the requirement is
delivered, shall make a true and full answer to the board under the county auditor's hand and
official seal and shall deliver the answer with all convenient dispatch to the secretary of state.