"The returns produced by the vote tallying system, to which have been added the counts of questioned ballots, write-in votes, and absentee votes, constitute the official returns of the primary or election in that county. " Wash. Rev. Code §29A.60.120(3). "A vote total that is transmitted electronically is not considered an official return." 21-A Maine Rev. Stat. §809- A(2).
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"The returns produced by the vote tallying system, to which have been added the counts of questioned ballots, write-in votes, and absentee votes, constitute the official returns of the primary or election in that county. " Wash. Rev. Code §29A.60.120(3). "A vote total that is transmitted electronically is not considered an official return." 21-A Maine Rev. Stat. §809- A(2).
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Official Returns. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved September 3, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/official-returns
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