§ 101.6106 Application of other election laws.
Overview of Statute
Statute
All laws that are applicable to general elections are applicable to mail ballot elections to the extent applicable.
History:
s. 1. ch. 87-364.
- Cross-References:
- Early & Absentee Voting
- Election Day
1. Definition for General Election
An election held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in the even-numbered years, for the purpose of filling national, state, county, and district offices and for voting on constitutional amendments not otherwise provided for by law. Fla. Stat. § 97.021(16).
2. Definition for Ballot
As used in the Electronic Voting Systems Act, ballot means the card, tape, or other vehicle upon which the elector’s choices are recorded. Fla. Stat. § 101.5603(2).
3. Definition for Election
Any primary election, special primary election, special election, general election, or presidential preference primary election. Fla. Stat. § 97.021(12).
Additional Resources
Further Reading
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Fla. Jur. 2d Elections s 171, Conduct of election