Section 405 - Election officer to provide ballots.

UT Code § 20A-5-405 (2019) (N/A)
Copy with citation
Copy as parenthetical citation

(1) In jurisdictions using paper ballots, each election officer shall: (a) provide printed official paper ballots and absentee ballots for every election of public officers in which the voters, or any of the voters, within the election officer's jurisdiction participate; (b) cause the name of every candidate whose nomination has been certified to or filed with the election officer in the manner provided by law to be printed on each official paper ballot and absentee ballot; (c) cause any ballot proposition that has qualified for the ballot as provided by law to be printed on each official paper ballot and absentee ballot; (d) ensure that the official paper ballots are printed and in the possession of the election officer before commencement of voting; (e) ensure that the absentee ballots are printed and in the possession of the election officer with sufficient time before commencement of voting; (f) cause any ballot proposition that has qualified for the ballot as provided by law to be printed on each official paper ballot and absentee ballot; (g) allow candidates and their agents and the sponsors of ballot propositions that have qualified for the official ballot to inspect the official paper ballots and absentee ballots; (h) cause sample ballots to be printed that are in the same form as official paper ballots and that contain the same information as official paper ballots but that are printed on different colored paper than official paper ballots; (i) ensure that the sample ballots are printed and in the possession of the election officer at least seven days before commencement of voting; (j) make the sample ballots available for public inspection by: (i) posting a copy of the sample ballot in the election officer's office at least seven days before commencement of voting; (ii) mailing a copy of the sample ballot to: (A) each candidate listed on the ballot; and (B) the lieutenant governor; (iii) publishing a copy of the sample ballot: (A) except as provided in Subsection (5), at least seven days before the day of the election in a newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction holding the election; (B) if there is no newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction holding the election, at least seven days before the day of the election, by posting one copy of the sample ballot, and at least one additional copy of the sample ballot per 2,000 population of the jurisdiction, in places within the jurisdiction that are most likely to give notice to the voters in the jurisdiction; or (C) at least 10 days before the day of the election, by mailing a copy of the sample ballot to each registered voter who resides in the jurisdiction holding the election; (iv) publishing a copy of the sample ballot on the Utah Public Notice Website created in Section 63F-1-701, for seven days before the day of the election; (v) in accordance with Section 45-1-101, publishing a copy of the sample ballot for at least seven days before the day of the election; and (vi) if the jurisdiction has a website, publishing a copy of the sample ballot for at least seven days before the day of the election; (k) deliver at least five copies of the sample ballot to poll workers for each polling place and direct them to post the sample ballots as required by Section 20A-5-102; and (l) print and deliver, at the expense of the jurisdiction conducting the election, enough official paper ballots, absentee ballots, sample ballots, and instruction cards to meet the voting demands of the qualified voters in each voting precinct.

(a) provide printed official paper ballots and absentee ballots for every election of public officers in which the voters, or any of the voters, within the election officer's jurisdiction participate;

(b) cause the name of every candidate whose nomination has been certified to or filed with the election officer in the manner provided by law to be printed on each official paper ballot and absentee ballot;

(c) cause any ballot proposition that has qualified for the ballot as provided by law to be printed on each official paper ballot and absentee ballot;

(d) ensure that the official paper ballots are printed and in the possession of the election officer before commencement of voting;

(e) ensure that the absentee ballots are printed and in the possession of the election officer with sufficient time before commencement of voting;

(f) cause any ballot proposition that has qualified for the ballot as provided by law to be printed on each official paper ballot and absentee ballot;

(g) allow candidates and their agents and the sponsors of ballot propositions that have qualified for the official ballot to inspect the official paper ballots and absentee ballots;

(h) cause sample ballots to be printed that are in the same form as official paper ballots and that contain the same information as official paper ballots but that are printed on different colored paper than official paper ballots;

(i) ensure that the sample ballots are printed and in the possession of the election officer at least seven days before commencement of voting;

(j) make the sample ballots available for public inspection by: (i) posting a copy of the sample ballot in the election officer's office at least seven days before commencement of voting; (ii) mailing a copy of the sample ballot to: (A) each candidate listed on the ballot; and (B) the lieutenant governor; (iii) publishing a copy of the sample ballot: (A) except as provided in Subsection (5), at least seven days before the day of the election in a newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction holding the election; (B) if there is no newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction holding the election, at least seven days before the day of the election, by posting one copy of the sample ballot, and at least one additional copy of the sample ballot per 2,000 population of the jurisdiction, in places within the jurisdiction that are most likely to give notice to the voters in the jurisdiction; or (C) at least 10 days before the day of the election, by mailing a copy of the sample ballot to each registered voter who resides in the jurisdiction holding the election; (iv) publishing a copy of the sample ballot on the Utah Public Notice Website created in Section 63F-1-701, for seven days before the day of the election; (v) in accordance with Section 45-1-101, publishing a copy of the sample ballot for at least seven days before the day of the election; and (vi) if the jurisdiction has a website, publishing a copy of the sample ballot for at least seven days before the day of the election;

(i) posting a copy of the sample ballot in the election officer's office at least seven days before commencement of voting;

(ii) mailing a copy of the sample ballot to: (A) each candidate listed on the ballot; and (B) the lieutenant governor;

(A) each candidate listed on the ballot; and

(B) the lieutenant governor;

(iii) publishing a copy of the sample ballot: (A) except as provided in Subsection (5), at least seven days before the day of the election in a newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction holding the election; (B) if there is no newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction holding the election, at least seven days before the day of the election, by posting one copy of the sample ballot, and at least one additional copy of the sample ballot per 2,000 population of the jurisdiction, in places within the jurisdiction that are most likely to give notice to the voters in the jurisdiction; or (C) at least 10 days before the day of the election, by mailing a copy of the sample ballot to each registered voter who resides in the jurisdiction holding the election;

(A) except as provided in Subsection (5), at least seven days before the day of the election in a newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction holding the election;

(B) if there is no newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction holding the election, at least seven days before the day of the election, by posting one copy of the sample ballot, and at least one additional copy of the sample ballot per 2,000 population of the jurisdiction, in places within the jurisdiction that are most likely to give notice to the voters in the jurisdiction; or

(C) at least 10 days before the day of the election, by mailing a copy of the sample ballot to each registered voter who resides in the jurisdiction holding the election;

(iv) publishing a copy of the sample ballot on the Utah Public Notice Website created in Section 63F-1-701, for seven days before the day of the election;

(v) in accordance with Section 45-1-101, publishing a copy of the sample ballot for at least seven days before the day of the election; and

(vi) if the jurisdiction has a website, publishing a copy of the sample ballot for at least seven days before the day of the election;

(k) deliver at least five copies of the sample ballot to poll workers for each polling place and direct them to post the sample ballots as required by Section 20A-5-102; and

(l) print and deliver, at the expense of the jurisdiction conducting the election, enough official paper ballots, absentee ballots, sample ballots, and instruction cards to meet the voting demands of the qualified voters in each voting precinct.

(2) In jurisdictions using a punch card ballot, each election officer shall: (a) provide official ballot sheets, absentee ballot sheets, and printed official ballot labels for every election of public officers in which the voters, or any of the voters, within the election officer's jurisdiction participate; (b) cause the name of every candidate who filed with the election officer in the manner provided by law or whose nomination has been certified to the election officer to be printed on each official ballot label; (c) cause each ballot proposition that has qualified for the ballot as provided by law to be printed on each official ballot label; (d) ensure that the official ballot labels are printed and in the possession of the election officer before the commencement of voting; (e) ensure that the absentee ballots are printed and in the possession of the election officer with sufficient time before commencement of voting; (f) cause any ballot proposition that has qualified for the ballot as provided by law to be printed on each official ballot label and absentee ballot; (g) allow candidates and their agents and the sponsors of ballot propositions that have qualified for the official sample ballot to inspect the official sample ballot; (h) cause sample ballots to be printed that contain the same information as official ballot labels but that are distinguishable from official ballot labels; (i) ensure that the sample ballots are printed and in the possession of the election officer at least seven days before commencement of voting; (j) make the sample ballots available for public inspection by: (i) posting a copy of the sample ballot in his office at least seven days before commencement of voting; (ii) mailing a copy of the sample ballot to: (A) each candidate listed on the ballot; and (B) the lieutenant governor; (iii) publishing a copy of the sample ballot: (A) except as provided in Subsection (5), at least seven days before the day of the election in a newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction holding the election; (B) if there is no newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction holding the election, at least seven days before the day of the election, by posting one copy of the sample ballot, and at least one additional copy of the sample ballot per 2,000 population of the jurisdiction, in places within the jurisdiction that are most likely to give notice to the voters in the jurisdiction; or (C) at least 10 days before the day of the election, by mailing a copy of the sample ballot to each registered voter who resides in the jurisdiction holding the election; (iv) publishing a copy of the sample ballot on the Utah Public Notice Website created in Section 63F-1-701, for seven days before the day of the election; (v) in accordance with Section 45-1-101, publishing a copy of the sample ballot for at least seven days before the day of the election; and (vi) if the jurisdiction has a website, publishing a copy of the sample ballot for at least seven days before the day of the election; (k) deliver at least five copies of the sample ballot to poll workers for each polling place and direct them to post the sample ballots as required by Section 20A-5-102; and (l) print and deliver official ballot sheets, official ballot labels, sample ballots, and instruction cards at the expense of the jurisdiction conducting the election.

(a) provide official ballot sheets, absentee ballot sheets, and printed official ballot labels for every election of public officers in which the voters, or any of the voters, within the election officer's jurisdiction participate;

(b) cause the name of every candidate who filed with the election officer in the manner provided by law or whose nomination has been certified to the election officer to be printed on each official ballot label;

(c) cause each ballot proposition that has qualified for the ballot as provided by law to be printed on each official ballot label;

(d) ensure that the official ballot labels are printed and in the possession of the election officer before the commencement of voting;

(e) ensure that the absentee ballots are printed and in the possession of the election officer with sufficient time before commencement of voting;

(f) cause any ballot proposition that has qualified for the ballot as provided by law to be printed on each official ballot label and absentee ballot;

(g) allow candidates and their agents and the sponsors of ballot propositions that have qualified for the official sample ballot to inspect the official sample ballot;

(h) cause sample ballots to be printed that contain the same information as official ballot labels but that are distinguishable from official ballot labels;

(i) ensure that the sample ballots are printed and in the possession of the election officer at least seven days before commencement of voting;

(j) make the sample ballots available for public inspection by: (i) posting a copy of the sample ballot in his office at least seven days before commencement of voting; (ii) mailing a copy of the sample ballot to: (A) each candidate listed on the ballot; and (B) the lieutenant governor; (iii) publishing a copy of the sample ballot: (A) except as provided in Subsection (5), at least seven days before the day of the election in a newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction holding the election; (B) if there is no newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction holding the election, at least seven days before the day of the election, by posting one copy of the sample ballot, and at least one additional copy of the sample ballot per 2,000 population of the jurisdiction, in places within the jurisdiction that are most likely to give notice to the voters in the jurisdiction; or (C) at least 10 days before the day of the election, by mailing a copy of the sample ballot to each registered voter who resides in the jurisdiction holding the election; (iv) publishing a copy of the sample ballot on the Utah Public Notice Website created in Section 63F-1-701, for seven days before the day of the election; (v) in accordance with Section 45-1-101, publishing a copy of the sample ballot for at least seven days before the day of the election; and (vi) if the jurisdiction has a website, publishing a copy of the sample ballot for at least seven days before the day of the election;

(i) posting a copy of the sample ballot in his office at least seven days before commencement of voting;

(ii) mailing a copy of the sample ballot to: (A) each candidate listed on the ballot; and (B) the lieutenant governor;

(A) each candidate listed on the ballot; and

(B) the lieutenant governor;

(iii) publishing a copy of the sample ballot: (A) except as provided in Subsection (5), at least seven days before the day of the election in a newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction holding the election; (B) if there is no newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction holding the election, at least seven days before the day of the election, by posting one copy of the sample ballot, and at least one additional copy of the sample ballot per 2,000 population of the jurisdiction, in places within the jurisdiction that are most likely to give notice to the voters in the jurisdiction; or (C) at least 10 days before the day of the election, by mailing a copy of the sample ballot to each registered voter who resides in the jurisdiction holding the election;

(A) except as provided in Subsection (5), at least seven days before the day of the election in a newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction holding the election;

(B) if there is no newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction holding the election, at least seven days before the day of the election, by posting one copy of the sample ballot, and at least one additional copy of the sample ballot per 2,000 population of the jurisdiction, in places within the jurisdiction that are most likely to give notice to the voters in the jurisdiction; or

(C) at least 10 days before the day of the election, by mailing a copy of the sample ballot to each registered voter who resides in the jurisdiction holding the election;

(iv) publishing a copy of the sample ballot on the Utah Public Notice Website created in Section 63F-1-701, for seven days before the day of the election;

(v) in accordance with Section 45-1-101, publishing a copy of the sample ballot for at least seven days before the day of the election; and

(vi) if the jurisdiction has a website, publishing a copy of the sample ballot for at least seven days before the day of the election;

(k) deliver at least five copies of the sample ballot to poll workers for each polling place and direct them to post the sample ballots as required by Section 20A-5-102; and

(l) print and deliver official ballot sheets, official ballot labels, sample ballots, and instruction cards at the expense of the jurisdiction conducting the election.

(3) In jurisdictions using a ballot sheet other than a punch card, each election officer shall: (a) provide official ballot sheets and absentee ballot sheets for every election of public officers in which the voters, or any of the voters, within the election officer's jurisdiction participate; (b) cause the name of every candidate who filed with the election officer in the manner provided by law or whose nomination has been certified to or filed with the election officer to be printed on each official ballot and absentee ballot; (c) cause each ballot proposition that has qualified for the ballot as provided by law to be printed on each official ballot and absentee ballot; (d) ensure that the official ballots are printed and in the possession of the election officer before commencement of voting; (e) ensure that the absentee ballots are printed and in the possession of the election officer with sufficient time before commencement of voting; (f) cause any ballot proposition that has qualified for the ballot as provided by law to be printed on each official ballot and absentee ballot; (g) allow candidates and their agents and the sponsors of ballot propositions that have qualified for the official sample ballot to inspect the official sample ballot; (h) cause sample ballots to be printed that contain the same information as official ballots but that are distinguishable from the official ballots; (i) ensure that the sample ballots are printed and in the possession of the election officer at least seven days before commencement of voting; (j) make the sample ballots available for public inspection by: (i) posting a copy of the sample ballot in the election officer's office at least seven days before commencement of voting; (ii) mailing a copy of the sample ballot to: (A) each candidate listed on the ballot; and (B) the lieutenant governor; (iii) publishing a copy of the sample ballot: (A) except as provided in Subsection (5), at least seven days before the day of the election in a newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction holding the election; (B) if there is no newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction holding the election, at least seven days before the day of the election, by posting one copy of the sample ballot, and at least one additional copy of the sample ballot per 2,000 population of the jurisdiction, in places within the jurisdiction that are most likely to give notice to the voters in the jurisdiction; or (C) at least 10 days before the day of the election, by mailing a copy of the sample ballot to each registered voter who resides in the jurisdiction holding the election; (iv) publishing a copy of the sample ballot on the Utah Public Notice Website created in Section 63F-1-701, for seven days before the day of the election; (v) in accordance with Section 45-1-101, publishing a copy of the sample ballot for at least seven days before the day of the election; and (vi) if the jurisdiction has a website, publishing a copy of the sample ballot for at least seven days before the day of the election; (k) deliver at least five copies of the sample ballot to poll workers for each polling place and direct them to post the sample ballots as required by Section 20A-5-102; and (l) print and deliver, at the expense of the jurisdiction conducting the election, enough official ballots, absentee ballots, sample ballots, and instruction cards to meet the voting demands of the qualified voters in each voting precinct.

(a) provide official ballot sheets and absentee ballot sheets for every election of public officers in which the voters, or any of the voters, within the election officer's jurisdiction participate;

(b) cause the name of every candidate who filed with the election officer in the manner provided by law or whose nomination has been certified to or filed with the election officer to be printed on each official ballot and absentee ballot;

(c) cause each ballot proposition that has qualified for the ballot as provided by law to be printed on each official ballot and absentee ballot;

(d) ensure that the official ballots are printed and in the possession of the election officer before commencement of voting;

(e) ensure that the absentee ballots are printed and in the possession of the election officer with sufficient time before commencement of voting;

(f) cause any ballot proposition that has qualified for the ballot as provided by law to be printed on each official ballot and absentee ballot;

(g) allow candidates and their agents and the sponsors of ballot propositions that have qualified for the official sample ballot to inspect the official sample ballot;

(h) cause sample ballots to be printed that contain the same information as official ballots but that are distinguishable from the official ballots;

(i) ensure that the sample ballots are printed and in the possession of the election officer at least seven days before commencement of voting;

(j) make the sample ballots available for public inspection by: (i) posting a copy of the sample ballot in the election officer's office at least seven days before commencement of voting; (ii) mailing a copy of the sample ballot to: (A) each candidate listed on the ballot; and (B) the lieutenant governor; (iii) publishing a copy of the sample ballot: (A) except as provided in Subsection (5), at least seven days before the day of the election in a newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction holding the election; (B) if there is no newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction holding the election, at least seven days before the day of the election, by posting one copy of the sample ballot, and at least one additional copy of the sample ballot per 2,000 population of the jurisdiction, in places within the jurisdiction that are most likely to give notice to the voters in the jurisdiction; or (C) at least 10 days before the day of the election, by mailing a copy of the sample ballot to each registered voter who resides in the jurisdiction holding the election; (iv) publishing a copy of the sample ballot on the Utah Public Notice Website created in Section 63F-1-701, for seven days before the day of the election; (v) in accordance with Section 45-1-101, publishing a copy of the sample ballot for at least seven days before the day of the election; and (vi) if the jurisdiction has a website, publishing a copy of the sample ballot for at least seven days before the day of the election;

(i) posting a copy of the sample ballot in the election officer's office at least seven days before commencement of voting;

(ii) mailing a copy of the sample ballot to: (A) each candidate listed on the ballot; and (B) the lieutenant governor;

(A) each candidate listed on the ballot; and

(B) the lieutenant governor;

(iii) publishing a copy of the sample ballot: (A) except as provided in Subsection (5), at least seven days before the day of the election in a newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction holding the election; (B) if there is no newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction holding the election, at least seven days before the day of the election, by posting one copy of the sample ballot, and at least one additional copy of the sample ballot per 2,000 population of the jurisdiction, in places within the jurisdiction that are most likely to give notice to the voters in the jurisdiction; or (C) at least 10 days before the day of the election, by mailing a copy of the sample ballot to each registered voter who resides in the jurisdiction holding the election;

(A) except as provided in Subsection (5), at least seven days before the day of the election in a newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction holding the election;

(B) if there is no newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction holding the election, at least seven days before the day of the election, by posting one copy of the sample ballot, and at least one additional copy of the sample ballot per 2,000 population of the jurisdiction, in places within the jurisdiction that are most likely to give notice to the voters in the jurisdiction; or

(C) at least 10 days before the day of the election, by mailing a copy of the sample ballot to each registered voter who resides in the jurisdiction holding the election;

(iv) publishing a copy of the sample ballot on the Utah Public Notice Website created in Section 63F-1-701, for seven days before the day of the election;

(v) in accordance with Section 45-1-101, publishing a copy of the sample ballot for at least seven days before the day of the election; and

(vi) if the jurisdiction has a website, publishing a copy of the sample ballot for at least seven days before the day of the election;

(k) deliver at least five copies of the sample ballot to poll workers for each polling place and direct them to post the sample ballots as required by Section 20A-5-102; and

(l) print and deliver, at the expense of the jurisdiction conducting the election, enough official ballots, absentee ballots, sample ballots, and instruction cards to meet the voting demands of the qualified voters in each voting precinct.

(4) In jurisdictions using electronic ballots, each election officer shall: (a) provide official ballots for every election of public officers in which the voters, or any of the voters, within the election officer's jurisdiction participate; (b) cause the name of every candidate who filed with the election officer in the manner provided by law or whose nomination has been certified to the election officer to be displayed on each official ballot; (c) cause each ballot proposition that has qualified for the ballot as provided by law to be displayed on each official ballot; (d) ensure that the official ballots are prepared and in the possession of the election officer before commencement of voting; (e) ensure that the absentee ballots are prepared and in the possession of the election officer with sufficient time before commencement of voting; (f) cause any ballot proposition that has qualified for the ballot as provided by law to be printed on each official ballot and absentee ballot; (g) allow candidates and their agents and the sponsors of ballot propositions that have qualified for the official sample ballot to inspect the official sample ballot; (h) cause sample ballots to be printed that contain the same information as official ballots but that are distinguishable from official ballots; (i) ensure that the sample ballots are printed and in the possession of the election officer at least seven days before commencement of voting; (j) make the sample ballots available for public inspection by: (i) posting a copy of the sample ballot in the election officer's office at least seven days before commencement of voting; (ii) mailing a copy of the sample ballot to: (A) each candidate listed on the ballot; and (B) the lieutenant governor; (iii) publishing a copy of the sample ballot immediately before the election: (A) except as provided in Subsection (5), at least seven days before the day of the election in a newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction holding the election; (B) if there is no newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction holding the election, at least seven days before the day of the election, by posting one copy of the sample ballot, and at least one additional copy of the sample ballot per 2,000 population of the jurisdiction, in places within the jurisdiction that are most likely to give notice to the voters in the jurisdiction; or (C) at least 10 days before the day of the election, by mailing a copy of the sample ballot to each registered voter who resides in the jurisdiction holding the election; (iv) publishing a copy of the sample ballot on the Utah Public Notice Website created in Section 63F-1-701, for seven days before the day of the election; (v) in accordance with Section 45-1-101, publishing a copy of the sample ballot for at least seven days before the day of the election; and (vi) if the jurisdiction has a website, publishing a copy of the sample ballot for at least seven days before the day of the election; (k) deliver at least five copies of the sample ballot to poll workers for each polling place and direct them to post the sample ballots as required by Section 20A-5-102; and (l) prepare and deliver official ballots, sample ballots, and instruction cards at the expense of the jurisdiction conducting the election.

(a) provide official ballots for every election of public officers in which the voters, or any of the voters, within the election officer's jurisdiction participate;

(b) cause the name of every candidate who filed with the election officer in the manner provided by law or whose nomination has been certified to the election officer to be displayed on each official ballot;

(c) cause each ballot proposition that has qualified for the ballot as provided by law to be displayed on each official ballot;

(d) ensure that the official ballots are prepared and in the possession of the election officer before commencement of voting;

(e) ensure that the absentee ballots are prepared and in the possession of the election officer with sufficient time before commencement of voting;

(f) cause any ballot proposition that has qualified for the ballot as provided by law to be printed on each official ballot and absentee ballot;

(g) allow candidates and their agents and the sponsors of ballot propositions that have qualified for the official sample ballot to inspect the official sample ballot;

(h) cause sample ballots to be printed that contain the same information as official ballots but that are distinguishable from official ballots;

(i) ensure that the sample ballots are printed and in the possession of the election officer at least seven days before commencement of voting;

(j) make the sample ballots available for public inspection by: (i) posting a copy of the sample ballot in the election officer's office at least seven days before commencement of voting; (ii) mailing a copy of the sample ballot to: (A) each candidate listed on the ballot; and (B) the lieutenant governor; (iii) publishing a copy of the sample ballot immediately before the election: (A) except as provided in Subsection (5), at least seven days before the day of the election in a newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction holding the election; (B) if there is no newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction holding the election, at least seven days before the day of the election, by posting one copy of the sample ballot, and at least one additional copy of the sample ballot per 2,000 population of the jurisdiction, in places within the jurisdiction that are most likely to give notice to the voters in the jurisdiction; or (C) at least 10 days before the day of the election, by mailing a copy of the sample ballot to each registered voter who resides in the jurisdiction holding the election; (iv) publishing a copy of the sample ballot on the Utah Public Notice Website created in Section 63F-1-701, for seven days before the day of the election; (v) in accordance with Section 45-1-101, publishing a copy of the sample ballot for at least seven days before the day of the election; and (vi) if the jurisdiction has a website, publishing a copy of the sample ballot for at least seven days before the day of the election;

(i) posting a copy of the sample ballot in the election officer's office at least seven days before commencement of voting;

(ii) mailing a copy of the sample ballot to: (A) each candidate listed on the ballot; and (B) the lieutenant governor;

(A) each candidate listed on the ballot; and

(B) the lieutenant governor;

(iii) publishing a copy of the sample ballot immediately before the election: (A) except as provided in Subsection (5), at least seven days before the day of the election in a newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction holding the election; (B) if there is no newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction holding the election, at least seven days before the day of the election, by posting one copy of the sample ballot, and at least one additional copy of the sample ballot per 2,000 population of the jurisdiction, in places within the jurisdiction that are most likely to give notice to the voters in the jurisdiction; or (C) at least 10 days before the day of the election, by mailing a copy of the sample ballot to each registered voter who resides in the jurisdiction holding the election;

(A) except as provided in Subsection (5), at least seven days before the day of the election in a newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction holding the election;

(B) if there is no newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction holding the election, at least seven days before the day of the election, by posting one copy of the sample ballot, and at least one additional copy of the sample ballot per 2,000 population of the jurisdiction, in places within the jurisdiction that are most likely to give notice to the voters in the jurisdiction; or

(C) at least 10 days before the day of the election, by mailing a copy of the sample ballot to each registered voter who resides in the jurisdiction holding the election;

(iv) publishing a copy of the sample ballot on the Utah Public Notice Website created in Section 63F-1-701, for seven days before the day of the election;

(v) in accordance with Section 45-1-101, publishing a copy of the sample ballot for at least seven days before the day of the election; and

(vi) if the jurisdiction has a website, publishing a copy of the sample ballot for at least seven days before the day of the election;

(k) deliver at least five copies of the sample ballot to poll workers for each polling place and direct them to post the sample ballots as required by Section 20A-5-102; and

(l) prepare and deliver official ballots, sample ballots, and instruction cards at the expense of the jurisdiction conducting the election.

(5) Instead of publishing the entire sample ballot under Subsection (1)(j)(iii)(A), (2)(j)(iii)(A), (3)(j)(iii)(A), or (4)(j)(iii)(A), the election officer may publish a statement that: (a) is entitled, "sample ballot"; (b) includes the following: "A sample ballot for [indicate name of jurisdiction] for the upcoming [indicate type and date of election] may be obtained from the following sources:"; and (c) specifies the following sources where an individual may view or obtain a copy of the sample ballot: (i) if the jurisdiction has a website, the jurisdiction's website; (ii) the physical address of the jurisdiction's offices; and (iii) a mailing address and telephone number.

(a) is entitled, "sample ballot";

(b) includes the following: "A sample ballot for [indicate name of jurisdiction] for the upcoming [indicate type and date of election] may be obtained from the following sources:"; and

(c) specifies the following sources where an individual may view or obtain a copy of the sample ballot: (i) if the jurisdiction has a website, the jurisdiction's website; (ii) the physical address of the jurisdiction's offices; and (iii) a mailing address and telephone number.

(i) if the jurisdiction has a website, the jurisdiction's website;

(ii) the physical address of the jurisdiction's offices; and

(iii) a mailing address and telephone number.

(6) (a) Each election officer shall, without delay, correct any error discovered in any official paper ballot, ballot label, ballot sheet, electronic ballot, or sample ballot, if the correction can be made without interfering with the timely distribution of the paper ballots, ballot labels, ballot sheets, or electronic ballots. (b) (i) If the election officer discovers an error or omission in a paper ballot, ballot label, or ballot sheet, and it is not possible to correct the error or omission by reprinting the paper ballots, ballot labels, or ballot sheets, the election officer shall direct the poll workers to make the necessary corrections on the official paper ballots, ballot labels, or ballot sheets before they are distributed at the polls. (ii) If the election officer discovers an error or omission in an electronic ballot and it is not possible to correct the error or omission by revising the electronic ballot, the election officer shall direct the poll workers to post notice of each error or omission with instructions on how to correct each error or omission in a prominent position at each polling booth. (c) (i) If the election officer refuses or fails to correct an error or omission in the paper ballots, ballot labels, ballot sheets, or electronic ballots, a candidate or a candidate's agent may file a verified petition with the district court asserting that: (A) an error or omission has occurred in: (I) the publication of the name or description of a candidate; (II) the preparation or display of an electronic ballot; or (III) in the printing of sample or official paper ballots, ballot labels, or ballot sheets; and (B) the election officer has failed to correct or provide for the correction of the error or omission. (ii) The district court shall issue an order requiring correction of any error in a paper ballot, ballot label, ballot sheet, or electronic ballot or an order to show cause why the error should not be corrected if it appears to the court that the error or omission has occurred and the election officer has failed to correct it or failed to provide for its correction. (iii) A party aggrieved by the district court's decision may appeal the matter to the Utah Supreme Court within five days after the decision of the district court.

(a) Each election officer shall, without delay, correct any error discovered in any official paper ballot, ballot label, ballot sheet, electronic ballot, or sample ballot, if the correction can be made without interfering with the timely distribution of the paper ballots, ballot labels, ballot sheets, or electronic ballots.

(b) (i) If the election officer discovers an error or omission in a paper ballot, ballot label, or ballot sheet, and it is not possible to correct the error or omission by reprinting the paper ballots, ballot labels, or ballot sheets, the election officer shall direct the poll workers to make the necessary corrections on the official paper ballots, ballot labels, or ballot sheets before they are distributed at the polls. (ii) If the election officer discovers an error or omission in an electronic ballot and it is not possible to correct the error or omission by revising the electronic ballot, the election officer shall direct the poll workers to post notice of each error or omission with instructions on how to correct each error or omission in a prominent position at each polling booth.

(i) If the election officer discovers an error or omission in a paper ballot, ballot label, or ballot sheet, and it is not possible to correct the error or omission by reprinting the paper ballots, ballot labels, or ballot sheets, the election officer shall direct the poll workers to make the necessary corrections on the official paper ballots, ballot labels, or ballot sheets before they are distributed at the polls.

(ii) If the election officer discovers an error or omission in an electronic ballot and it is not possible to correct the error or omission by revising the electronic ballot, the election officer shall direct the poll workers to post notice of each error or omission with instructions on how to correct each error or omission in a prominent position at each polling booth.

(c) (i) If the election officer refuses or fails to correct an error or omission in the paper ballots, ballot labels, ballot sheets, or electronic ballots, a candidate or a candidate's agent may file a verified petition with the district court asserting that: (A) an error or omission has occurred in: (I) the publication of the name or description of a candidate; (II) the preparation or display of an electronic ballot; or (III) in the printing of sample or official paper ballots, ballot labels, or ballot sheets; and (B) the election officer has failed to correct or provide for the correction of the error or omission. (ii) The district court shall issue an order requiring correction of any error in a paper ballot, ballot label, ballot sheet, or electronic ballot or an order to show cause why the error should not be corrected if it appears to the court that the error or omission has occurred and the election officer has failed to correct it or failed to provide for its correction. (iii) A party aggrieved by the district court's decision may appeal the matter to the Utah Supreme Court within five days after the decision of the district court.

(i) If the election officer refuses or fails to correct an error or omission in the paper ballots, ballot labels, ballot sheets, or electronic ballots, a candidate or a candidate's agent may file a verified petition with the district court asserting that: (A) an error or omission has occurred in: (I) the publication of the name or description of a candidate; (II) the preparation or display of an electronic ballot; or (III) in the printing of sample or official paper ballots, ballot labels, or ballot sheets; and (B) the election officer has failed to correct or provide for the correction of the error or omission.

(A) an error or omission has occurred in: (I) the publication of the name or description of a candidate; (II) the preparation or display of an electronic ballot; or (III) in the printing of sample or official paper ballots, ballot labels, or ballot sheets; and

(I) the publication of the name or description of a candidate;

(II) the preparation or display of an electronic ballot; or

(III) in the printing of sample or official paper ballots, ballot labels, or ballot sheets; and

(B) the election officer has failed to correct or provide for the correction of the error or omission.

(ii) The district court shall issue an order requiring correction of any error in a paper ballot, ballot label, ballot sheet, or electronic ballot or an order to show cause why the error should not be corrected if it appears to the court that the error or omission has occurred and the election officer has failed to correct it or failed to provide for its correction.

(iii) A party aggrieved by the district court's decision may appeal the matter to the Utah Supreme Court within five days after the decision of the district court.