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Vote Counting

Palau

VC004

Votes are sorted/counted at

Question:	Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer:	c. Special counting centres
Comments:	After voting is completed, ballot boxes are sealed and sent to the Electoral Commission or to special counting and tabulating commissions appointed by the Electoral Commission to be counted.
Source:	Voting Rights Act of 1981, as amended, Sec. 1549-1550, 1552. (23 PNCA §1549-1550, 1552)
Verified:	2016/11/04

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VC011

When are ballots recounted?

Question:	Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):	d. By request e. Court order
Comments:	By petition filed with the Electoral Commission or local board of election by any candidate within two weeks of the election. Petitions filed with a local board of election are reviewed by that board, and a recommendation is made to the Electoral Commission for whether a recount should take place. The Electoral Commission ultimately decides on whether to grant a recount or not. Candidates may appeal the decision of the Electoral Commission with the Trial Division.
Source:	Voting Rights Act of 1981, as amended, Sec. 1571-1575. (23 PNC §1571-1575)
Verified:	2016/11/04

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