Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 33. State Board of Elections |
Subtitle 08. CANVASSING |
Chapter 33.08.05. Post-Election Verification and Audit |
Sec. 33.08.05.02. Purpose
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A. The purpose of the verification is to demonstrate and confirm the accuracy of the voting systems tabulation logic.
B. The purpose of the precinct audit is to confirm that the number of ballots cast equals the number of voters who checked-in to vote at a polling place.
C. The purpose of the absentee and provisional ballot audit is to ensure that each accepted ballot met the application and acceptance criteria and conversely that rejected ballots did not meet the criteria.