Chapter 145. Absentee Voting
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9-133fAbsentee voting procedures.9-134Members of the armed forces; definitions.9-135Absentee voting eligibility. Misrepresentation prohibited.9-135aForm of absentee ballot.9-135bPreparation and printing of absentee ballots; layouts for public inspection; filing of ballot and affidavit with Secretary. Vacancies; procedure. Omissions or errors in printing.9-136 and 9-136aForm of absentee ballot. Form for municipal election to fill partisan and nonpartisan offices.9-136b9-136b9-137Inner envelope for return of ballot; statement under false statement penalty.9-1389-1389-139Outer envelope for return of ballot.9-139a(Formerly Sec. 9-155). Secretary to furnish forms. Contents. Instructions.9-139b(Formerly Sec. 9-157). Secretary authorized to change forms.9-139c(Formerly Sec. 9-154). Clerk to account to secretary for forms.9-140Application for and issuance of absentee ballots; online system. Distribution of absentee ballot applications. Mailing of unsolicited applications. Downloading of applications. Summary of absentee voting laws. Definitions.9-140a(Formerly Sec. 9-138). Signing of form. Insertion of ballot in envelopes.9-140b(Formerly Sec. 9-146). Return of absentee ballots. Secure drop boxes; regulations re use and video recording. Possession of ballots and envelopes restricted.9-140c(Formerly Sec. 9-147). List of applicants returning ballots to clerk. Sorting of ballots and checking of names on registry list; rejection of ballot if name not on list. Times for delivery of ballots by clerk to registrars. Preservation of secrecy. Counting of ballots by counters upon receipt from registrars. Late ballots retained by clerk.9-140d(Formerly Sec. 9-152). Validity of armed forces member's ballot after death.9-140eElector who is permanently physically disabled or suffering from a long-term illness. Status for receipt of absentee ballots.9-140fElectronic provision of absentee ballot for visually impaired electors.9-141 and 9-1429-141 and 9-1429-143 to 9-143b9-143 to 9-143b9-144 and 9-145Materials to be furnished to absentee ballot applicants. Marking of ballots.9-1469-1469-146a9-146a9-1479-1479-147aCentral counting of absentee ballots; designation of location by registrars of voters. Exception for counting in respective polling places.9-147b9-147b9-147cAppointment of absentee ballot counters, central counting moderator and alternate moderator. Count not to be disclosed prior to close of polls.9-147dCentral counting of absentee ballots timely received after 11 a.m. of day before election.9-148Counting of absentee ballots; training of counters.9-149 and 9-150Counting of ballots, procedure; ballot rejected if inner-envelope statement not executed; public may observe central counting; questions decided by moderator, intent of elector to govern, presumptions when intent not clear, invalid votes. Placing of ballots in depository envelopes; presentation of envelopes; declaration of count.9-150aAbsentee ballot counting procedures.9-150bDuties of moderators and municipal clerks. Declaration of count.9-150cProcedure for delivery of ballot in case of late-occurring illness, physical disability or admission to hospital or nursing home.9-150dUse of voting tabulators to count absentee ballots.9-150eProcedures for processing of absentee ballots before the day of certain elections, primaries or referenda held in 2020 and 2021.9-151Voting in person after absentee ballot has been sent.9-151a9-151a9-1529-1529-153Clerk to preserve counters' notes, worksheets and other written materials and envelopes, applications and void and unused ballots.9-153a(Formerly Sec. 9-141). Use of federal ballot application form.9-153b(Formerly Sec. 9-142). Additional ballots.9-153c(Formerly Sec. 9-136b). Procedure in case of omission or error in printing or issuing of ballot.9-153d(Formerly Sec. 9-143). Mailing of ballots to persons living outside of United States, military personnel, spouses or dependents.9-153e(Formerly Sec. 9-143a). Alternate application procedure for certain military personnel.9-153f(Formerly Sec. 9-143b). Alternate application procedure and early ballot for electors residing or traveling outside United States and certain military personnel.9-153gMethod for return of ballot used by certain military personnel. Report.9-1549-1549-1559-1559-156Distribution and receipt of ballots by secretary.9-1579-1579-158Eligibility to vote for presidential electors after removal from state.9-158aPresidential and federal elections; overseas balloting. Definitions.9-158bEligibility for presidential or overseas ballot.9-158cApplication for ballot.9-158dApplication form.9-158eIdentification required from person applying for presidential ballot. Mailing or giving of presidential ballot to applicant. Mailing overseas ballot to applicant.9-158fEnvelope.9-158gReturn to town clerk.9-158hList of applicants.9-158iSecretary to prepare and distribute ballots and forms.9-158jNotice to registrars.9-158kTown clerk to maintain file of information from other states or towns.9-158lFalse statements. Neglect of duty by public official.9-158mAbsentee voting law applicable.9-158nVoting in person.9-159 to 9-159mBallots. Overseas ballots.9-159n9-159n9-159o(Formerly Sec. 9-151a). Voting in person after ballot has been sent.9-159p(Formerly Sec. 9-232g). Challenge of absentee ballots.9-159q(Formerly Sec. 9-159n). Supervised absentee voting by patients at institutions upon request of registrar, administrator. Secretary of the State's authority to suspend supervised absentee voting for civil preparedness and public health emergencies.9-159rMandatory supervised absentee voting at institutions. Procedure.9-159sNotice to conservators and guardians re residents' voting opportunities and voting registration. Optional notice to person with power of attorney.9-160 to 9-163jAffidavit; envelopes. Application for absentee ballot. Procedure for voting. Notice to registrars of voters; delivery and counting of ballots. Voting by new residents in presidential elections.9-163kPilot program for absentee voting.9-163l to 9-163z9-163l to 9-163z