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The Elections Act 2017 QUESTION #9411
Question 1
Under Section 13(3) [as amended in 2023], if consolidation proceedings are incomplete by 2:00 a.m. on the day following polling day, the Returning Officer must communicate provisional results along with reasons for delay. The complete results must then be sent no later than:
  • 6:00 a.m. on the day following polling day
  • 12:00 noon on the day following polling day
  • 10:00 a.m. on the day following polling day✔️
  • 8:00 a.m. on the day following polling day
Correct Answer Explanation
Section 13(3) proviso [2023 amendment] requires that where results are incomplete by 2:00 a.m., the RO shall send complete provisional results 'not later than 10:00 a.m.'.