Envelope Nos. 1, 2, 3 & 4. Four envelopes shall be furnished to each polling place for use in assembling and distributing the precinct election records; the envelopes shall be labeled and addressed as follows
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(1) “Envelope No. 1,” addressed to the presiding officer of the local canvassing authority; (2) “Envelope No. 2,” addressed to the general custodian of election records; (3) “Envelope No. 3,” addressed to the presiding judge; and (4) “Envelope No. 4,” addressed to the voter registrar. Envelope No. 1 must contain: (1) the original of the election returns for the precinct; and (2) a tally list (for paper ballots counted at the precinct only). Envelope No. 2 must contain: (1) a copy of the precinct returns; (2) a tally list (for paper ballots counted at the precinct only); (3) the original of the poll list; (4) the signature roster; (5) the precinct early voting list; (6) any affidavits completed at the polling place except affidavits required to be placed in envelope no. 4; and (7) any certificates of appointment of watchers. Envelope No. 3 must contain: (1) a copy of the precinct returns; (2) a copy of the poll list; and (3) a copy of the ballot register.Envelope No. 4 must contain: (1) the precinct list of registered voters; (2) the registration correction list; (3) any statements of residence; and (4) any affidavits executed under Section 63.006 (voter with ID and VR certificate but not on list). Note, provisional ballot affidavits/envelopes should not be put in envelope No. 4 but should be kept in a secured location while at the polling place and being transferred to the central counting station or voter registrar.
- — Glossary of Elections Terminology retrieved 2014-06-26