A county auditor may not refuse any election returns because they may have been returned or delivered to the auditor in a manner other than that directed by this chapter, nor may the auditor refuse to include any returns because of any informality in holding an election or in making returns thereof.
County auditor not to refuse election returns if delivered in undirected manner - Informality in holding election
N.D.C.C. § 16.1-15-07, under Canvass of Votes - Canvassing Boards.
N.D.C.C. § 16.1-15-07