Official Observer

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A person designated to observe the counting of ballots. 2 Hawaii Rev. Stat. §16-45. An "observer officially appointed by the Secretary of State or an observer appointed by the United States government and approved by the Secretary of State. Official observers may be present in all phases of the election process, but are subject to rules and regulations as prescribed by the Secretary of State, and such other duties as may be assigned by the Secretary of State." 8 Code Colo. Reg. §1505-8-1-1.

Also known aselection observer · poll watcher · accredited observer · monitor · authorized observer
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A person designated to observe the counting of ballots. 2 Hawaii Rev. Stat. §16-45. An "observer officially appointed by the Secretary of State or an observer appointed by the United States government and approved by the Secretary of State. Official observers may be present in all phases of the election process, but are subject to rules and regulations as prescribed by the Secretary of State, and such other duties as may be assigned by the Secretary of State." 8 Code Colo. Reg. §1505-8-1-1.

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