How does the FLRA address determinative challenged ballots and objections?

(a) Investigation. The FLRA investigates objections and/or determinative challenged ballots that are sufficient in number to affect the results of the election. (b) Burden of proof. An objecting party bears the burden of proof on objections by a preponderance of the evidence. However, no party bears the burden of proof on challenged ballots. (c) FLRA action. After investigation, the FLRA takes appropriate action consistent with § 2422.30. [77 FR 37752, June 25, 2012, as amended at 91 FR 13945, Mar. 24, 2026]