Guam § 9126 - Reporting of Name and Signing Roster.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 9126 — Reporting of Name and Signing Roster., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9126. Reporting of Name and Signing Roster.
(a) A person desiring to vote shall state his or her full name and address to the precinct officials at the
polling place and shall present a validly issued photo identification card issued by a federal, state, Guam
secondary school, Guam post-secondary school or government of Guam entity to the precinct official or
other authorized election official.
(b) After verifying the person’s identity and determining that the person’s name appears as a registered
voter on the precinct roster, the precinct officials shall clearly and loudly announce the person’s name. If
no person challenges the person’s right to vote, or if, after a challenge, the precinct board determines that
the challenged person is entitled to vote, the person shall be required to sign the roster and then be permitted
to vote. In the case of a person who is unable to sign the roster, a precinct official shall so note that fact on
the roster, and two (2) other precinct board members shall initial the entry. The person shall then be
permitted to vote. Any person whose right to vote is denied by the precinct board may immediately appeal
the decision to the Commission and, if unsuccessful, to the Superior Court of Guam.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 9126
What does Guam Code Annotated § 9126 cover?
Section 9126 ("Reporting of Name and Signing Roster.") 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.
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