In all elections for representatives in Congress, the canvassing board of each county must, within five days after making the statement of the county vote by precincts, return the result of the same to the Secretary of State.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 14 - General Elections.
Article 4 - Congressional Districts and Elections.
Section 17-14-70 - Congressional Districts; Official Maps.
Section 17-14-71 - Election of Congressional Representative.
Section 17-14-72 - Making Returns to Secretary of State.
Section 17-14-73 - Governor to Estimate Returns and Give Notice of Election.