Guam § 10117 - Casting Ballots.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 10117 — Casting Ballots., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10117. Casting Ballots.
At any time between the opening and closing of the polls on
election day, the precinct board shall announce the absent voter’s
name, and compare the signature between that shown upon the
application and the signature upon the affidavit. The precinct
board shall determine if the affidavit is sufficiently executed, that
the signatures correspond, that the applicant is a duly qualified
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elector of the precinct, and that the applicant has not voted in
person at such election, and open the outer or carrier envelope and
the return envelope. The board shall then deposit the unopened
ballot envelope in the ballot box. Upon depositing the unopened
ballot envelope in the ballot box, the board shall indicate on the
signature roster next to the voter’s name that such voter has voted
absentee.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 10117
What does Guam Code Annotated § 10117 cover?
Section 10117 ("Casting Ballots.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Guam § 10117?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 10117 apply to my situation?
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