The secretary of state may employ a special messenger to bring the returns filed with the county clerk if those sent by mail fail to arrive. The expenses of the messenger shall be paid out of the state treasury.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 8 - Determination of Results
§ 2-8-102. Undelivered Returns
§ 2-8-103. Form of Returns — Sufficiency
§ 2-8-104. Comparing Votes From Tally Tapes to Tabulated Election Results
§ 2-8-105. Certification of Tabulation and Results
§ 2-8-109. Messenger to Bring County Returns to the Secretary of State
§ 2-8-112. Messenger to Bring County Returns to General Assembly
§ 2-8-114. Primary Elections — Tie Votes
§ 2-8-115. Primary Elections — Certification of Nominees
§ 2-8-116. Right of Candidate to Receive Certified Copies of Poll Lists and Tally Sheets