New Jersey S1203 allows county boards of elections to open mail-in ballots five days before election day.
New Jersey S1203 amends election laws to permit county boards of elections to open inner envelopes containing mail-in ballots up to five days prior to election day. The bill ensures that county boards implement measures to maintain the security and secrecy of the ballots. It also mandates that county boards certify the results of mail-in ballots to the appropriate officers immediately after the canvass is completed. The contents of the mail-in ballots must remain confidential and are only disclosed in accordance with election laws and regulations.
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