Section 1-12-37 - Conduct of election; voting machines; verification of returns.
1-12-37. Conduct of election; voting machines; verification of returns.
A. Two election officials of different parties shall verify that the counter settings registered on the machine-printed returns are legible. The machine-printed returns shall show the number of votes cast for each candidate and the number of votes cast for and against any constitutional amendment or other question submitted, and the return shall be signed by each member of the precinct board and two watchers of opposing interest, if there be such.
B. If the machine-printed returns are not legible, the precinct officials shall call the county clerk in order to have the center counter compartment door opened and shall proceed to canvass the results from the counters of the machine.