# The Representation of the People (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2008, Regulation 90: Abandoned poll


Where a poll is abandoned or countermanded after postal ballot papers have been issued, by reason of the death of a candidate, the returning officer—
(a) shall not take any step or further step to open covering envelopes or deal with the contents in accordance with the provisions of this Part of these Regulations; and
(b) shall, notwithstanding regulations 86 to 88, treat all unopened covering envelopes and the contents of those that have been opened as if they were counted ballot papers.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2008/9780110814674/regulation/90 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-representation-of-the-people-northern-ireland-regulations-2008/regulation-90
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