R 168.209 Challenges to an election process.

Rule 9. (1) A challenger may challenge an election process, including the way that election inspectors are operating a polling place or early voting site or processing absent voter ballots at an absent voter ballot processing facility. The challenge must state the specific element or elements of the process that the challenger believes are being improperly performed. (2) An explanation for a challenge to an election process must include an explanation of the proper performance of the element or elements in question but need not take the form of a direct citation to statute or election administration materials. (3) A challenge to an election process is impermissible and must not be recorded by the election inspectors in either or both of the following circumstances: (a) If the challenger cannot identify a specific element or multiple elements of the process that the challenger believes are improper if performed. (b) If the challenger cannot adequately explain why the process is being performed in a manner prohibited by state law. (4) A permissible challenge to an election process is rejected if the challenger liaison determines that the specific element or elements of the election process are being carried out in accordance with state law. (5) If a challenger wishes to challenge recurring elements of an election process under subrule (1) of this rule, the challenger shall make a blanket challenge. A blanket challenge is recorded in the same manner as other challenges made under subrule (1) of this rule. The challenger shall not challenge subsequent repetitions of the process. (6) A challenge to an election process must be made to the challenger liaison.