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A. Allegations of Fraud. An election result may be challenged on the basis of an allegation of fraud if the candidate, or any person authorized to act for such candidate, has given to a voter, election judge, or election clerk a bribe or reward, or has offered such bribe or reward for the purpose of procuring his or her election. The complaint must identify the specific location, or if in the casting of absentee ballots wherein such fraud occurred, the specific act constituting such alleged fraud and the names of the alleged perpetrators of such fraud.

B. Allegations of Irregularities Other Than Fraud. An election result may be challenged on the basis of an allegation of irregularities other than fraud if such challenge alleges a sufficient number of irregularities and of such a nature that:

1. The outcome of the election would have been contrary to the reported result; or

2. Proves that it is impossible to determine with mathematical certainty which candidate is entitled to be certified as elected, or in an election concerning a referendum, initiative, recall, or constitutional amendment, that the outcome of the election is impossible to determine with mathematical certainty. ONCA 17-107, eff. Oct. 4, 2017.