Guam § 7113 - Loss or Destruction of Ballots.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 7113 — Loss or Destruction of Ballots., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7113. Loss or Destruction of Ballots.
In case of the prevention of an election in any precinct by the loss or the
destruction of the ballots intended for that precinct, the precinct leader or
other member of the board for that precinct, shall prepare an affidavit stating
forth the fact, and shall immediately transmit it to the Commission. Upon
receipt of the affidavit, the Commission may, and upon the application of
any nominee for any office to be voted for by the electors of that precinct,
order a new election in that precinct.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 7113
What does Guam Code Annotated § 7113 cover?
Section 7113 ("Loss or Destruction of 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 § 7113?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 7113 apply to my situation?
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