Answer:
Explanation:State and local governments will be faced with a dramatic shift in elections
responsibility as a result of the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA), public
law 107-252. Meeting many of HAVA’s requirements is mandatory regardless of the
availability of federal funds. Following is a brief overview of Missouri’s present
elections system.
Statutory and Administrative Framework
Election authorities and the conduct of elections in Missouri are governed by
Chapter 115 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri (RSMo), known as the “Comprehensive
Election Act of 1977”, as amended. Missouri election laws establish comprehensive
procedures to conduct full and fair elections, including provisions on the Intent of the Act
and Definitions (sections 115.001-115.013); Election Authorities (sections 115.015-
115.077); Election Judges (sections 115.079-115.103); Challengers and Watchers
(sections 115.104-115.111); Precincts and Polling Places (sections 115.113-115.119);
Elections, When Held—Notice, How Given (sections 115.121-115.129); Qualifications
of Voters and Registration (sections 115.133-115.223); Automated Voting Equipment
(sections 115.225-115.273); Absentee Voting (sections 115.275 to 115.304); Political
Parties and Nomination of Candidates (sections 115.305-115.405); Polling Places and
Voting Procedures (sections 115.407-115.445); Counting of Votes (sections 115.447-
115.525); Election Contests (sections 115.526-115.601); Political Party Committees
(sections 115.603-115.627); Election Offenses (sections 115.629-115.646); Mail-In
Ballots, Certain Elections (sections 115.650-115.660); Local Issues-Petition (section
115.700); and Presidential Primary (sections 115.755 to 115.785).
