Massachusetts § 135B - Recount where electronic voting system used; petition specifying recount by hand
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 135B — Recount where electronic voting system used; petition specifying recount by hand, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 135B. Recount where electronic voting system used; petition specifying recount by hand
Section 135B. The recount of the votes cast in any polling place where an electronic voting system is used shall consist of the inserting of the original ballots or ballot cards in a computer or tabulating mechanism which has been programmed and tested in accordance with section thirty-three F; provided, that if the recount petition so specifies, said recount shall consist of the checking of the original ballots or ballot cards by hand. Any such recount shall be in conformity with the provisions of section one hundred and thirty-five, so far as applicable.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 135B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 135B cover?
Section 135B ("Recount where electronic voting system used; petition specifying recount by hand") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts § 135B?
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