SECTION 230:15-9-23. Processing duplicate application for voter registration

(a)   When a voter registration application is entered into MESA, the system will search all existing voter registrations in the state for potentialmatches. The voter registration software will display on screen a list of all such potential matches. In the event that potential matches are detected, County Election Board personnel shall examine the information for each match and shall compare the existing information in the voter registration database with the information on the voter registration application form that is being processed. A registered voter's registration form from the Central File may be examined, if necessary, to determine whether the application is a duplicate in the county. If a positive identification of the voter or applicant can be made, the following procedure shall be observed:

(1)   Examine the information provided on the voter registration application form and carefully compare it to the information on screen and in the Central File, if necessary. If the application being processed appears to be an exact duplicate of an existing registration in your county, the Secretary may choose one of the following actions.

(A)   The application shall be rejected. See 230:15-9-31. The system automatically applies a rejection code for duplicate applications.

(B)   The duplicate rejection code may be overridden and the application processed to replace the existing voter registration record. See 230:15-9-31.

(2)   If the application being processed indicates any change of name, address or political affiliation, the application shall be processed accordingly. See 230:15-9-19 through 230:15-9-21.

(b)   If a positive identification of the voter or applicant cannot be made, the application shall be processed as an application for new registration in the county. See 230:15-9-18.

[Source: Added at 12 Ok Reg 2225, eff 7-1-95; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1124, eff 6-1-10; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1132, eff 7-1-11]