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MT Code § 13-16-412 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 16. Recounts and Tie Votes|Part 4. Recount Procedure|13-16-412. Procedure for recounting paper ballots

  13-16-412. Procedure for recounting paper ballots. To conduct a recount of paper ballots:   (1) the election administrator shall provide to the recount board, unopened, each sealed package or envelope received from the election judges of the precinct or precincts in which a recount is ordered, containing all the paper ballots voted in the precinct or precincts;   (2) a member of the recount board shall open each sealed package or envelope and remove the ballots, and the board shall count the votes on each ballot manually in the manner provided in 13-15-206(2), except that if the office to be recounted is on a partisan primary election ballot, votes are recounted only on the party ballots that are subject to the recount; and   (3) the recount must be tallied on previously prepared tally sheets. The tally sheets must show the names of the respective candidates, the office or offices for which a recount is made, and the number of each election precinct.   History: En. Sec. 198, Ch. 368, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 23-4109; amd. Sec. 180, Ch. 571, L. 1979; Sec. 13-16-402, MCA 1979; redes. 13-16-412 by Code Commissioner, 1979; amd. Sec. 59, Ch. 414, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 586, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 59, Ch. 242, L. 2011.
MT Code § 13-16-413 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 16. Recounts and Tie Votes|Part 4. Recount Procedure|13-16-413. Repealed

  13-16-413. Repealed. Sec. 91, Ch. 414, L. 2003.   History: En. Sec. 181, Ch. 571, L. 1979.
MT Code § 13-16-414 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 16. Recounts and Tie Votes|Part 4. Recount Procedure|13-16-414. Repealed

  13-16-414. Repealed. Sec. 32, Ch. 273, L. 2007.   History: En. Sec. 182, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 51, Ch. 575, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 60, Ch. 414, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 19, Ch. 586, L. 2005.
MT Code § 13-16-415 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 16. Recounts and Tie Votes|Part 4. Recount Procedure|13-16-415. Recount totals

  13-16-415. Recount totals. After a recount is completed, tally sheets must be compared and the correctness of all reports of votes cast must be ascertained. The totals for each candidate or on each issue must be compiled and checked for accuracy.   History: En. Sec. 183, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 71, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 13-16-416 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 16. Recounts and Tie Votes|Part 4. Recount Procedure|13-16-416. Report of recount

  13-16-416. Report of recount. (1) If the recount shows the votes for any candidate or on any ballot issue are more or less than the number shown upon the official returns, the secretary of the recount board shall prepare a corrected report that states the number of votes ascertained by the recount.   (2) The recount board shall direct the secretary to enter the result of the election as determined by the recount in the board records.   History: En. Sec. 184, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 72, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 13-16-417 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 16. Recounts and Tie Votes|Part 4. Recount Procedure|13-16-417. Sealing ballots

  13-16-417. Sealing ballots. (1) When a recount of paper ballots is finished, each ballot must again be sealed in the same package or envelope in the presence of the election administrator and the appropriate county or school recount board and must be delivered to the election administrator for custody.   (2) All other materials used in the recount that are required to be sealed must be resealed in the same manner and delivered to the election administrator for custody.   History: En. Sec. 200, Ch. 368, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 23-4111; amd. Sec. 185, Ch. 571, L. 1979; Sec. 13-16-403, MCA 1979; redes. 13-16-417 by Code Commissioner, 1979; amd. Sec. 61, Ch. 414, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 73, Ch. 56, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 51, Ch. 336, L. 2013; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 347, L. 2013.
MT Code § 13-16-419 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 16. Recounts and Tie Votes|Part 4. Recount Procedure|13-16-419. Recount by board of state canvassers

  13-16-419. Recount by board of state canvassers. (1) When the secretary of state receives certificates from all county recount boards, the secretary of state shall file them, shall fix a time and place, as soon as possible, for reconvening the board of state canvassers, and shall notify the members.   (2) The board of state canvassers shall recanvass the official returns on the office, nomination, position, or question as corrected by the certificates and make a new and corrected abstract of the votes cast.   (3) (a) If the corrected abstract shows no change in the results, further action may not be taken.   (b) If there is a change in the results, the first certificate is void and a new certificate of election or nomination must be issued in the same manner as the certificate of election or nomination was previously issued to each candidate elected or nominated.   History: En. Sec. 207, Ch. 368, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 23-4118; Sec. 13-16-405, MCA 1979; redes. 13-16-419 by Code Commissioner, 1979; amd. Sec. 52, Ch. 575, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 75, Ch. 56, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 60, Ch. 242, L. 2011.
MT Code § 13-16-420 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 16. Recounts and Tie Votes|Part 4. Recount Procedure|13-16-420. Misplaced or missing ballots

  13-16-420. Misplaced or missing ballots. If during a recount the appropriate county or school recount board discovers that ballots are misplaced or missing, it may petition the election administrator to inspect all sealed paper ballots within the county precincts or school district polling places to find the misplaced or missing ballots. Upon receiving the petition, the election administrator shall inspect the sealed ballots to find the misplaced or missing ballots. Upon completion of the recount, the misplaced or missing ballots must be placed with the proper precinct or school district polling place ballots and sealed with them.   History: En. Sec. 16, Ch. 591, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 62, Ch. 414, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 347, L. 2013.
MT Code § 13-16-501 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 16. Recounts and Tie Votes|Part 5. Tie Votes|13-16-501. Tie vote after recount

  13-16-501. Tie vote after recount. (1) If the recount shows a tie vote for any office and it cannot be determined who has been nominated by the primary election, the election officer with whom the candidates' nominating declarations or petitions were filed shall determine by lot which candidate shall be nominated. Written notice of the time and place of the drawing shall be given to each candidate involved.   (2) If the recount after a general election shows a tie vote and it cannot be determined who has been elected, the office or position shall be filled as provided by 13-16-502 through 13-16-506.   History: En. Sec. 208, Ch. 368, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 23-4119; amd. Sec. 187, Ch. 571, L. 1979.
MT Code § 13-16-502 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 16. Recounts and Tie Votes|Part 5. Tie Votes|13-16-502. Tie vote in election for United States congress

  13-16-502. Tie vote in election for United States congress. If there is a tie vote for United States representative or senator, the secretary of state shall send a certified statement to the governor showing the votes cast and the governor shall order a special election.   History: En. Sec. 209, Ch. 368, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 23-4120(1); amd. Sec. 188, Ch. 571, L. 1979.
MT Code § 13-16-503 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 16. Recounts and Tie Votes|Part 5. Tie Votes|13-16-503. Tie vote in election for supreme court justice, district court judge, or state legislator

  13-16-503. Tie vote in election for supreme court justice, district court judge, or state legislator. If there is a tie vote for justice of the supreme court, judge of a district court, or member of the legislature, the secretary of state shall send a certified statement to the governor showing the votes cast for each individual and the governor shall appoint one of those candidates to the office.   History: En. Sec. 209, Ch. 368, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 23-4120(2); amd. Sec. 189, Ch. 571, L. 1979.
MT Code § 13-16-504 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 16. Recounts and Tie Votes|Part 5. Tie Votes|13-16-504. Tie vote in election for state executive officers

  13-16-504. Tie vote in election for state executive officers. If there is a tie vote for governor and lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, state auditor, clerk of the supreme court, superintendent of public instruction, or any other state executive officer, the secretary of state shall transmit a certified copy of the statement to the legislature showing the votes cast for the two or more candidates having an equal and the highest number of votes. The legislature, at its next regular session, shall elect one of these candidates to fill the office by joint ballot of the two houses.   History: En. Sec. 210, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 50, Ch. 365, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 468, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 23-4121(1), (4); amd. Sec. 190, Ch. 571, L. 1979.
MT Code § 13-16-505 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 16. Recounts and Tie Votes|Part 5. Tie Votes|13-16-505. Tie vote in election for county commissioner

  13-16-505. Tie vote in election for county commissioner. If there is a tie vote for commissioner, the senior district judge shall appoint one of the candidates who tied to fill the office as in other cases of vacancy.   History: En. Sec. 210, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 50, Ch. 365, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 468, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 23-4121(3); amd. Sec. 191, Ch. 571, L. 1979.
MT Code § 13-16-506 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 16. Recounts and Tie Votes|Part 5. Tie Votes|13-16-506. Tie vote in election for other county officers

  13-16-506. Tie vote in election for other county officers. If there is a tie vote for clerk of the district court, county attorney, or any county officer except county commissioner, the commissioners shall appoint one of the candidates who tied to fill the office as in other cases of vacancy.   History: En. Sec. 210, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 50, Ch. 365, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 468, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 23-4121(2); amd. Sec. 192, Ch. 571, L. 1979.
MT Code § 13-16-507 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 16. Recounts and Tie Votes|Part 5. Tie Votes|13-16-507. Tie vote in election for officers of nonspecified political subdivision

  13-16-507. Tie vote in election for officers of nonspecified political subdivision. If there is a tie vote for an officer of any political subdivision not specifically provided for in this part, the governing body of that jurisdiction shall appoint one of the candidates who tied to fill the office as in other cases of vacancy.   History: En. Sec. 193, Ch. 571, L. 1979.
MT Code § 13-17-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 17. Voting Systems|Part 1. General Provisions|13-17-101. Secretary of state to approve voting systems

  13-17-101. Secretary of state to approve voting systems. (1) A voting system may not be used for any election in this state unless the system is approved by the secretary of state as provided in this section.   (2) The secretary of state shall:   (a) examine a voting system proposed for use to determine if it complies with the requirements of 13-17-103;   (b) within 30 days after examining the voting system, file a report of the examination in the secretary of state's office;   (c) include in the report the reasons for the voting system's approval or disapproval and the secretary of state's opinion about the economic and procedural impact that the voting system's use or nonuse may have on the various counties of this state; and   (d) within 5 days after filing the report, transmit to each election administrator, including school election administrators for elections under Title 20, chapter 20, a copy of the report.   (3) Voting systems may not be used in an election unless approved by the secretary of state 60 days or more prior to the election at which they will be used.   History: En. Sec. 142, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 40, Ch. 365, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3801(1), (2); amd. Sec. 194, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 63, Ch. 414, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 24, Ch. 128, L. 2011.
MT Code § 13-17-102 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 17. Voting Systems|Part 1. General Provisions|13-17-102. Use of qualified technicians and advisers

  13-17-102. Use of qualified technicians and advisers. (1) To the extent that funds are available, the secretary of state may compensate qualified technicians and advisers to assist in carrying out the secretary of state's duties required by 13-17-101.   (2) An entity submitting a voting system for examination shall pay to the secretary of state certain costs connected with the examination based on an agreement reached between the two parties.   History: En. Sec. 142, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 40, Ch. 365, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3801(3), (4); amd. Sec. 195, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 64, Ch. 414, L. 2003.
MT Code § 13-17-103 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 17. Voting Systems|Part 1. General Provisions|13-17-103. Required specifications for voting systems

  13-17-103. Required specifications for voting systems. (1) A voting system may not be approved under 13-17-101 unless the voting system:   (a) allows an elector to vote in secrecy;   (b) prevents an elector from voting for any candidate or on any ballot issue more than once;   (c) prevents an elector from voting on any office or ballot issue for which the elector is not entitled to vote;   (d) allows an elector to vote only for the candidates of the party selected by the elector in the primary election;   (e) allows an elector to vote a split ticket in a general election if the elector desires;   (f) allows each valid vote cast to be registered and recorded within the performance standards adopted pursuant to subsection (3);   (g) is protected from tampering for a fraudulent purpose;   (h) prevents an individual from seeing or knowing the number of votes registered for any candidate or on any ballot issue during the progress of voting;   (i) allows write-in voting;   (j) will, if purchased by a jurisdiction within the state, be provided with a guarantee that the training and technical assistance will be provided to election officials under the contract for purchase of the voting system;   (k) uses a paper ballot that allows votes to be manually counted; and   (l) allows auditors to access and monitor any software program while it is running on the system to determine whether the software is running properly.   (2) A voter interface device may not be approved for use in this state unless:   (a) the device meets the electronic security standards adopted by the secretary of state;   (b) the device provides accessible voting technology for electors with hearing, vision, speech, or ambulatory impairments;   (c) the device meets all requirements specified in subsection (1);   (d) the device has been made available for demonstration and use by electors with disabilities in at least one public event held by the secretary of state; and   (e) disabled electors have been able to participate in the process of determining whether the system meets accessibility standards.   (3) To implement the provisions of subsection (1)(f), the secretary of state shall adopt rules setting a benchmark performance standard that must be met in tests by each voting system prior to approval under 13-17-101. The standard must be based on commonly accepted industry standards for readily available technologies.   History: En. Sec. 143, Ch. 368, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3802(1), (3); amd. Sec. 196, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 33, Ch. 370, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 65, Ch. 414, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 275, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 286, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 27, Ch. 273, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 28, Ch. 297, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 325, L. 2019.
MT Code § 13-17-104 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 17. Voting Systems|Part 1. General Provisions|13-17-104. Providing voting systems -- payment

  13-17-104. Providing voting systems -- payment. (1) The county governing body may, as practicable, provide for the use of any voting system approved pursuant to 13-17-101.   (2) Funds for voting systems may be provided by the same methods available for other capital equipment purchases by the county.   (3) The governing body of a county may put the question of purchasing voting systems or the question of which type of voting system to purchase to the registered electors of the county by the same method that any other question is referred to the electors.   (4) A county governing body may, in the manner provided in rules adopted under 13-17-107, submit a voting system for consideration under 13-17-101.   History: En. Sec. 144, Ch. 368, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3803; amd. Sec. 197, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 66, Ch. 414, L. 2003.
MT Code § 13-17-105 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 17. Voting Systems|Part 1. General Provisions|13-17-105. Repealed

  13-17-105. Repealed. Sec. 4, Ch. 531, L. 2021.  History: En. Sec. 158, Ch. 368, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3817; amd. Sec. 198, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 67, Ch. 414, L. 2003.
MT Code § 13-17-106 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 17. Voting Systems|Part 1. General Provisions|13-17-106. General application of election laws

  13-17-106. General application of election laws. All laws applicable to elections when voting is not done using a voting system and all penalties prescribed for violations of those laws apply to elections and precincts when voting systems are used if those laws are not in conflict with the provisions of this chapter.   History: En. Sec. 163, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 44, Ch. 334, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 42, Ch. 365, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3822; amd. Sec. 199, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 68, Ch. 414, L. 2003.
MT Code § 13-17-107 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 17. Voting Systems|Part 1. General Provisions|13-17-107. Secretary of state to prescribe rules

  13-17-107. Secretary of state to prescribe rules. (1) The secretary of state may prescribe rules for the submission of voting systems for examination and additional requirements for approval of voting systems.   (2) The secretary of state shall prescribe rules for the complete procedures necessary to use each type of voting system now approved for use in this state and for each type of system approved for use under the provisions of this chapter.   History: En. Sec. 200, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 69, Ch. 414, L. 2003.
MT Code § 13-17-108 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 17. Voting Systems|Part 1. General Provisions|13-17-108. Punchcard voting systems prohibited

  13-17-108. Punchcard voting systems prohibited. A punchcard voting system may not be used in an election after December 31, 2003.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 320, L. 2003.
MT Code § 13-17-201 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 17. Voting Systems|Part 2. Preparation for Use of Systems|13-17-201. Election administrator to instruct election judges

  13-17-201. Election administrator to instruct election judges. (1) Before each election in which a voting system is used, the election administrator shall instruct all election judges in the use of the system as provided in 13-4-203.   (2) A chief election judge may not serve in a precinct where a voting system is used unless the judge has received the required instruction, is fully qualified to perform duties in connection with the system, and has received a certificate to that effect from the election administrator.   History: En. Sec. 148, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 41, Ch. 365, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3807; amd. Sec. 201, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 70, Ch. 414, L. 2003.
MT Code § 13-17-202 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 17. Voting Systems|Part 2. Preparation for Use of Systems|13-17-202. Repealed

  13-17-202. Repealed. Sec. 407, Ch. 571, L. 1979.   History: En. Sec. 151, Ch. 368, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3810.
MT Code § 13-17-203 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 17. Voting Systems|Part 2. Preparation for Use of Systems|13-17-203. Publication of information concerning voting systems

  13-17-203. Publication of information concerning voting systems. (1) Not more than 10 or less than 2 days before an election at which a voting system will be used by voters, the election administrator shall broadcast on radio or television, as provided in 2-3-105 through 2-3-107, or publish in a newspaper of general circulation in the county:   (a) a diagram showing the voting system to be used by voters and a sample of the ballot layout (in newspaper only);   (b) a statement of the locations where voting systems to be used by voters are on public exhibition; and   (c) instructions on how to vote.   (2) The election administrator shall select the method of notification that the election administrator believes is best suited to reach the largest number of potential electors.   History: En. Sec. 149, Ch. 368, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3808; amd. Sec. 202, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 71, Ch. 414, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 29, Ch. 297, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 61, Ch. 242, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 52, Ch. 336, L. 2013.
MT Code § 13-17-204 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 17. Voting Systems|Part 2. Preparation for Use of Systems|13-17-204. Voting systems to be exhibited

  13-17-204. Voting systems to be exhibited. A voting system must be on exhibition in the office of the election administrator of any county where the voting system is used and may be exhibited at other locations. The election administrator shall demonstrate the voting system to any inquiring elector.   History: En. Sec. 150, Ch. 368, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3809; amd. Sec. 203, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 72, Ch. 414, L. 2003.
MT Code § 13-17-205 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 17. Voting Systems|Part 2. Preparation for Use of Systems|13-17-205. Repealed

  13-17-205. Repealed. Sec. 407, Ch. 571, L. 1979.   History: En. Sec. 145, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 116, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3804(1), (7).
MT Code § 13-17-206 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 17. Voting Systems|Part 2. Preparation for Use of Systems|13-17-206. Repealed

  13-17-206. Repealed. Sec. 32, Ch. 273, L. 2007.   History: En. Sec. 145, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 116, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3804; amd. Sec. 204, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 73, Ch. 414, L. 2003.
MT Code § 13-17-207 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 17. Voting Systems|Part 2. Preparation for Use of Systems|13-17-207. Repealed

  13-17-207. Repealed. Sec. 407, Ch. 571, L. 1979.   History: En. Sec. 152, Ch. 368, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3811.
MT Code § 13-17-208 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 13. Elections|Chapter 17. Voting Systems|Part 2. Preparation for Use of Systems|13-17-208. through 13-17-210 reserved

  13-17-208 through 13-17-210 reserved.