Arkansas § 7-5-316 - Presence of candidate — Designation of representatives.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 7-5-316 — Presence of candidate — Designation of representatives., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-5-316. Presence of candidate — Designation of representatives.
After the polls have been closed, the counting of votes shall be open to the public, and any candidate or political party may be present in person or by representative designated in writing pursuant to § 7-5-312 at the count of the ballots in any election for the purpose of determining whether or not the ballots in any election precinct are fairly and accurately counted. The representatives of political parties may be designated and authorized by either the chair or the secretary of the state or county committee, and representatives of candidates may be designated and authorized by the candidate represented.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 7-5-316
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 7-5-316 cover?
Section 7-5-316 ("Presence of candidate — Designation of representatives.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. 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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