Oklahoma § 19-83 - Canvass of vote - Declaration of result
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 19-83 — Canvass of vote - Declaration of result, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-83. Canvass of vote - Declaration of result
Upon the holding of any such special election the precinct board
of canvassers shall canvass the vote, make and certify said returns
to the Governor, who shall canvass all such elections held as
provided herein. The Governor, upon receipt of all the ballot boxes
and boxes containing all the affidavits, together with the returns
from each and every precinct in such county, shall forthwith canvass
said returns and shall at once declare the result of such special
election and shall cause the will of the electors to be carried into
effect.
R.L. 1910, § 1529.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 19-83
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 19-83 cover?
Section 19-83 ("Canvass of vote - Declaration of result") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma § 19-83?
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