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State Election Laws and Policies for Precinct Poll Tape Posting: AL, CT, FL, GA, MI, NH, NC, PA, TN, TX, WI
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StateElection DateElection Law: Precinct Poll Tape PostingState Policy Regarding Precinct Poll Tape PostingLink to POV state sheetDate CalledTeam MemberContact and Telephone of Person Called
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AlabamaJul-20Alabama Code Title 17. Elections § 17-12-8

"As soon as the ballots are counted, the inspectors shall ascertain the number of votes received for each person and for what office and shall make a statement of the same in writing, which statement shall be signed by them.  They shall also certify in writing on both the clerk's poll list and the voters' poll list, that the poll list is the poll list of the voting places at which they were inspectors, the day and year on which the election was held, and for what offices, which certificates shall be signed by them.  The clerk's poll list, as sealed and certified, shall be placed in the records of election containers to be furnished for each voting place.  The record of election containers shall be securely sealed and delivered by the precinct returning officer to the sheriff as county returning officer.  No later than two hours after the polls are closed, the voting place election results as tabulated by the inspectors shall be posted by the inspectors for public inspection at a place in the county courthouse designated by the judge of probate."

https://codes.findlaw.com/al/title-17-elections/al-code-sect-17-12-8.html

Does not appear that they are to be posted at polling locations, Also, is unclear what form this "election results as tabulated by the inspectors" is to take (handwritten? the poll tapes? a form provided by SOS?) Best to ask an Alabama elections person (Jenny could ask Siegelman). MS		https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZMOCmxJhcZeXn5DSfp7AEm0YM0bCS3_hmnwO1NnVOGY/edit?usp=sharing
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Alaskahttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Egsq1ppV53lVc4TdnyljTBa6t_hewGdi06QcyL6L5KA/edit?usp=sharing
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Arizonahttps://azsos.gov/sites/default/files/2019_ELECTIONS_PROCEDURES_MANUAL_APPROVED.pdf -- Includes info about AUDIT TAPES and ballot logs (page 192) but says they are transported to central counting location and nothing about posting. 16-617. Transmittal of signature roster and precinct registers after election: The election board, at the close of the election, shall return the signature roster and copies of the precinct registers along with the other election supplies to the board of supervisors or officer in charge of elections.https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14fu7RQgfFeZaWBwRSiZSiygX42OSYuNbE8P70hU_8-Q/edit?usp=sharing
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Arkansashttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nnC6-1eEjBlyNec2RJ-NdC1uKRJQcw2xwqsN9RxtaYs/edit?usp=sharing
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Californiahttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12_yEh2-iUWuckV9MKQR8XP3yYeI3TKUCedfdKE9Kydo/edit
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ColoradoFrom #colorado channel: Hi, Erika.   In Colorado we do not count ballots at local voting centers/polling places; all ballots are tabulated at our main Elections Office. As such, we do not post tabulation tapes at voting centers. Election night results can be found on our website at AdamsVotes.com.   Regards,   Christi Coburn Chief Deputy and Acting Elections Administrator, Clerk & Recorder Department 4430 S Adams County Pkwy Ste E3102 Brighton, CO 80601-8207 720.523.6048 | ccoburn@adcogov.org Preferred Pronouns: she/her/hershttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xakJMPhaASHVfg3KFxiq7Dmce3IRpCcMMEY7aibpZww/edit?usp=sharing
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ConnecticutAug-11Sec 9-242a-22. Close of polls. Canvass of voting tabulator. The original election results report from the voting tabulator shall be attached to the moderator's return which is provided to the registrar who shall file such return with the municipal clerk by noon the following day. The officials shall produce and sign two additional election results reports and shall post one in the polling place for public inspection and place the other in the ballot transfer case.https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EYnEpUL6Crpxe3qJ2vOjC35OVm3zFZDs4O1bsIlhHcQ/edit?usp=sharingLaurie
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Delawarehttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15NTpFk8W518WU5Cojq7Z-H6ykV1Hg-kwDFX_oRtqeVc/edit?usp=sharing
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FloridaAug-18Pursuant to s. 102.166(7) The return printed by the automatic tabulating equipment, to which has been added the return of write-in, vote-by-mail, and manually counted votes and votes from provisional ballots, shall constitute the official return of the election upon certification by the canvassing board. Upon completion of the count, the returns shall be open to the public. A copy of the returns may be posted at the central counting place or at the office of the supervisor of elections in lieu of the posting of returns at individual precincts.https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19npjikl3BNzgwVAsVXVU6UwtcFrJRhFDcz6M6H9XWq0/edit#gid=0?
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GeorgiaAug-11§ 21-2-440. Duty of poll officers to sign general returns; posting of copy of returns; delivery of copy of materials to superintendent Universal Citation: GA Code § 21-2-440 (2019) a) Immediately after the vote has been counted in precincts in which paper ballots are used, all of the general returns shall be signed by the poll officers. If any poll officer shall refuse to sign or certify the general returns, he or she shall write his or her reasons therefor upon the general return sheets. One of such returns shall be immediately posted for the information of the public outside the polling place or place of tabulation,https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MoAEh9Si-eaY-N3EvoLMB10KkZpg9won3dmmGVxG2No/edit?usp=sharingLaurie
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HawaiiBeginning in 2020, Hawaii will be Voting By Mail. All active, registered voters will be mailed a ballot. Using the provided postage-paid envelope, return your ballot through the mail or deposit it at one of the official ballot drop boxes around the island. Election Day polling places will NOT be available.https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Dz7mVL-DV9zDi2ow4f8J8NbLk0-wgHVXyQA6_eaFSVI/edit?usp=sharingMM
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Idahohttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19MSbKKWKCXH9r4n20XFfzPTjitejkcQXzF0FepvOSU4/edit?usp=sharing
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Illinoishttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s5tcBCDTrcZfTcYg1RoNcIyBcYHPw7sfIXiwc3XkS5k/edit?usp=sharing
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Indianahttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EPCJd94AZ-8-uswGtDOdzRhQLQQgprK1dbaQMCPSi1w/edit?usp=sharing
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Iowahttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xYvwCmKDhw4cFiQIDeACBC7AyxdlGi5Og_7HDNCqRaY/edit?usp=sharing
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Kansashttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IsQEztzQBQ62AFaXjE0zlfcy48Y0L1SkAv805KRYvsc/edit?usp=sharing
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Kentuckyhttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IsQEztzQBQ62AFaXjE0zlfcy48Y0L1SkAv805KRYvsc/edit?usp=sharing
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Louisianahttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ahTtafS-GxMFhBiYGcbALBb7FGPM3ZFM4Ltq_tRpaZI/edit?usp=sharing
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Mainehttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Uyxr8bMkGNZ2VjlS5Lkk1JZ9EPUIv6Z-XeUfguQ7m4I/edit?usp=sharing
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Marylandhttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19o9_LMWyViP4RTMZFJmyXN1FlB6UpgBpkYd5mjMTz-c/edit?usp=sharing
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Massachusettshttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LLGpBg-7ojpOqH5C39Yj2cwQAEbFy6tFCGQz7Qh3gOE/edit?usp=sharing
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MichiganAug-04PUBLIC ACCESS TO PRECINCT RESULTS AFTER POLLS CLOSE: Michigan election law, MCL 168.807, stipulates that as soon as the precinct board has obtained the precinct’s vote totals after the polls have closed, the results must be made available to any interested person who may be present in the polling place. Michigan election law, MCL 168.801, further provides that at least one door to the polling place must remain unlocked during the closing of the polls and the generation of the precinct’s vote totals. Persons observing the closing of the polls may not enter the processing area and must conduct themselves in an orderly manner. The board may clear the polls,if necessary,toassure the orderly completion of the precinct’s records. MM 168.801 Canvass of votes by precinct inspectors; public access. Immediately on closing the polls, the board of inspectors of election in each precinct shall proceed to canvass the vote. Such canvass shall commence by a comparison of the poll lists and a correction of any mistakes that may be found therein until they shall be found or made to agree. Such canvass shall be public and the doors to the polling places and at least 1 door in the building housing the polling places and giving ready access to them shall not be locked during such canvass. 168.807 Election results; availability. Immediately after the canvass has been completed, the result, stating the total number of votes received by each person voted for in said precinct for any office and the number of votes for and the number of votes against any proposed constitutional amendment or other submitted proposition, shall be made available to interested persons who may be present. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Yoy1cZRg-P7u2_Zy4XvXRM1gtmf_SaVEKeNGtJkKQEk/edit?usp=sharingKelli C.
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Minnesotahttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JxaESuJpdlDW6wtOnBnZ2FVn7JArOJecSDu1555Vjsw/edit?usp=sharing
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Mississippihttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Inw5dw7GBMYN2ptLwCou1XOIII30Wv3csnGHUfa3Bgg/edit?usp=sharing
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Missourihttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ITVwFvLP52k8XuB2F5hsPUxwz4f2wgz87c-jilSf5Qc/edit?usp=sharing
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Montanahttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1P-OMf-v3k14XNx9fvqUngrDicAJeLJMaWHBSLGiNa_A/edit?usp=sharing
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Nebraskahttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LlfnbGifqDn4vdRCTJT1_c1WHgyWlHnsJHOw_3PikYI/edit
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Nevadahttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MxwfbUYpzATFs_gQnHlkbcIUWI5RKNlMS4P9mP1Z7LA/edit
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New HampshireSep-09Each jurisdiction prepares a "moderator's worksheet" to reconcile all votes, Must be provided to city clerk 48 hrs post election. (Pg 101) Also each machine produces a Long Report Tape with number of votes cast. (Pg 94) https://sos.nh.gov/media/kzupydju/epm-2020.pdf#page99 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Kv98vt4t0qvLnnOTkrhte1RNoynRFzKB5P9A1Vq98hA/editPosy Bass
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New Jerseyhttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BN3j2YYFYhyPhvK45whWL3rG6DmwgBBbQmAxIJCwJzo/edit
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New Mexicohttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_Z800fJLenVn0zgIK0K8iCnvcG45h-bRJ-tjfd_3Vyg/edit
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New Yorkhttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pNRrlCwQKpVWTWnT9USskQ3I8-Xg4NF-jIe1bXnVHFY/edit
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North CarolinaPosting of Precinct Poll Tapes not required. Witness mut be allowed to look at Precinct totals. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OUA8J_XOTD4akq8degCZMMjVEygfPCv0/view?usp=sharinghttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JgncKwu08OauI-1_f8KZdhbUzYQvaX4HuGUYLxn39Pg/edit
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North Dakotahttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JGe20cLseiOM0xdkiVRqdnpg-9j_DeQu4DbvZFEJzfo/edit
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OhioOhio's election manual says Post precinct results at the polling location as directed by the board of elections. https://www.ohiosos.gov/globalassets/elections/directives/2019/eom_12-2019/eom_ch7_2019-12-18.pdfhttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zxyDj5QRQM4o-UZA2Pvz50w4JR6SYvaN_2T2qisjPrw/edit
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Oklahomahttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1L0ssmdo3XcQ2-5FlxiJDAkR_Al8L7tCYIYh_nTryRTI/edit
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Oregonhttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1j8vzHS4JG1gBNCWZHayYR7lZ2Ldhq-ljk3ekWi84we4/edit
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PennsylvaniaSection1228.Dispositionof Returns;Posting;ReturnofDistrictRegisterandVotingCheckList.--(a)...
Immediately after the vote has been ascertained, the statement thereof shall be posted on the door of the polling place.... If the type of voting machine is equipped with mechanism for printing paper proof sheets, one of said proof sheets shall be posted on the door of the polling place with the statement aforesaid.

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/US/PDF/1937/0/0320..PDF		https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Sw9Pb_gomIBs9UFQToNsCPad1J3KyktPCn6IFvanJeI/edit
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Rhode Islandhttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16K8X1TR8MzrXuXm-qPuHC0Mkd8MpipNHPOyoPE_DB4g/edit
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South CarolinaThree managers must sign the totals tapes, posting one copy in a conspicuous location at the polling place, and return the other totals tape with other election supplies. If possible, post the tape in a window or other location where it can be read from the outside after the polling place is closed (7-13-1110, 7-13-1880).https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16dm5Rb7ka6tHqpxgIFHYZm6FbQ-aLvz34IhO1E3cy6c/edit
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South Dakotahttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VJmYqPsE_C9sBn7PooexZQzp_NH4_za9ValLIfwckQM/edit
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TennesseeAug-061360-02-13-22 LOCKING MACHINES UPON CLOSE OF POLLS—CANVASS AND PROCLAMATION OF VOTES. Upon close of the polls the judges shall, under provisions of T.C.A. § 2-7-130, lock the ELECTRONIC VOTING MACHINES CHAPTER 1360-02-13 RULES AND REGULATIONS (Rule 1360-03-13-.22, continued) January, 2015 (Revised) 7machines against voting and shall sign a certificate on the tally sheet that each machine has been locked against voting; the number of voters as shown on the public counters; and the number registered on the protective counter. The judges shall then, in the presence of watchers and others who are present, run the election results paper tape. The judges shall give the first paper tape, including pre-opening zero (000) tape, and the second paper tape to the precinct registrars. The third paper tape, from each machine, shall be posted on the wall of the polling place. The first results tape, including pre-opening zero (000) tape, from each machine and a precinct total tape shall be attached to the original tally sheet, and the second paper tape from each machine and a precinct total tape shall be attached to the duplicate tally sheet by the precinct registrars. Ample opportunity shall be given to any person present to obtain the results from the paper tapes posted on the wall of the polling place.https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-AOwh6meJeluPS5VrueQ-GpBi9I5LJTzIiTOU41upZc/edit
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TexasJul-20Posting of Precinct Poll Tapes not required. The calling out of tallies may be done from time to time. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hPVVW_P6R7KcwaEn97fFW9CzT6DnyuvV/view?usp=sharinghttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1m82T2ucSmch26Wry1a0nsJf6JU1MtAanZYPOdwgZybY/editGroup
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Utahhttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11oQ01ncD4aiHLkK6UbFRwCdBq6c3G2mPUKYFHfRRzRM/edit
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Vermonthttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OuDHXyzdd7vqU6p5rZ1NM7hlZy7D3tW4Zq_IjvhNWwU/edit
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Virginiahttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NZPpOU4eWVr4hd55Zn1HtqU3wQ0bHmmvGOq9y1RW2mw/edit
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Washingtonhttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cj_tqrd-eZKRc5eqk7AbX9ZNcvQ-0GoabQMtyOSH6PE/edit
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West Virginiahttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KolS5Dws2n2ojFoPfQaiUKUvUmW7Ktevq7rsDtl_sIA/edit
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WisconsinAug-11No statutory requirement or language regarding poll tape acquisition by public or observers.Policy reads as follows: "After the polls close at 8 p.m. on Election Day, voting equipment is switched into reporting mode to print an official results tape. Members of the public can be present to hear the results read aloud and to view the tapes.

On Election Night, official results in the form of paper tapes and electronic memory devices are transported to the municipal clerk’s office."

Poll tapes are usually printed at the request of poll observers who are present at close of polling. Observers and others are not allowed entry to polling place after close of polls.

from https://elections.wi.gov/elections-voting/recount/ballot-authenticity		https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nuhthg_afEmeyKH3Gxs0cn0CKVqjiLucqDgBFhDIEFw/editMark
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Wyominghttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OuERO3EDAHyC5szB0twxA9TfEOOsDuII2KpYF4AwOiw/edit
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