MS SB2198

Expands candidates' right to examine election records to include marked pollbooks, voting machines, and other documents used to record election results, not just ballot box contents.

Establishes time limits for candidates to exercise examination rights: 10 days for county/county district offices, 14 days for state district/multicounty legislative offices, and 21 days for statewide offices, all measured from certification of results.

Requires candidates filing election contest petitions to do so within 20 days after certification for county/county district/single county legislative offices, 30 days for state district/multicounty legislative offices, and 40 days for statewide offices.

Mandates that marked pollbooks and voting machine records be placed and sealed inside the ballot box along with other election materials.

Clarifies notice procedures for candidates seeking to examine election records, allowing personal delivery, email, certified mail, or posting at residence with specific requirements for multi-family dwellings.