5 CFR § 2422.27Chapter XIV

§ 2422.27 How does the FLRA address determinative challenged ballots and objections?

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Investigation.(a) The FLRA investigates objections and/or determinative challenged ballots that are sufficient in number to affect the results of the election.

Burden of proof.(b) An objecting party bears the burden of proof on objections by a preponderance of the evidence. However, no party bears the burden of proof on challenged ballots.

FLRA action.(c) After investigation, the FLRA takes appropriate action consistent with § 2422.30.

[77 FR 37752, June 25, 2012, as amended at 91 FR 13945, Mar. 24, 2026]

eCFR data current as of: June 9, 2026

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