Arizona § 16-409 - Certain cities, towns and school districts; mail ballot elections; report
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§ 16-409. Certain cities, towns and school districts; mail ballot elections; report
A. Notwithstanding section 16-558, a city, town or school district may conduct a mail ballot election. A mail ballot election shall be conducted as otherwise prescribed by article 8.1 of this chapter.
B. Cities, towns or school districts that conduct mail ballot elections pursuant to subsection A of this section shall report to the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives by January 1 of each year immediately following a mail ballot election. The report shall include the following:
1. Changes in voter turnout.
2. Relative costs of mail ballot elections compared to traditional elections.
3. Suggestions for improvements or refinements in the mail ballot program.
4. Frequency and severity of mail ballot irregularities.
5. Voter satisfaction with the election process.
6. Number of nondeliverable ballots.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 16-409 cover?
Section 16-409 ("Certain cities, towns and school districts; mail ballot elections; report") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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