North Carolina § 158-19 - Counting of ballots; canvassing, certifying and announcing results of elections.
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§ 158-19. Counting of ballots; canvassing, certifying and announcing results of elections.
The duly appointed judges and other election officials who are named and fixed by the county board of elections shall count the ballots so cast in such election and the results of the election shall be officially canvassed, certified and announced by the proper officials of the board of elections, according to the manner of canvassing, certifying and announcing the elections held under the general election laws of the State. Except as herein otherwise provided, the registration and election herein provided for shall be conducted in accordance with the general election laws of the State as provided for local elections. History (1959, c. 212, s. 1.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 158-19 ("Counting of ballots; canvassing, certifying and announcing results of elections.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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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