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Official Returns

Official Returns: “The returns produced by the vote tallying system, to which have been added the counts of questioned ballots, write-in votes, and absentee…

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“The returns produced by the vote tallying system, to which have been added the counts of questioned ballots, write-in votes, and absentee votes, constitute the official returns of the primary or election in that county. “ Wash. Rev. Code §29A.60.120(3). “A vote total that is transmitted electronically is not considered an official return.” 21-A Maine Rev. Stat. §809- A(2).

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