REPRESENTATION ISSUES; OBJECTION TO ELECTIONS – Burden of Proof

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For election objections to be sustained, some effect on the election result must either be shown or logically inferred. There is no evidence here that would establish a probable or actual impact upon the election result; pp. 13-15, proposed dec. An election result will not be overturned where it is unlikely the outcome was affected by the unlawful conduct; p. 4.