Section Bal 606.05 - Closing Polls and Counting Votes(a) As soon as the polls are closed, the moderator shall immediately lock and seal the voting machine or device against voting. The moderator shall sign a certificate stating that the moderator has done so, also stating the number of votes shown on the public counter, the number on the seal, and the number registered on the protective counter.(b) The moderator shall then read and announce in audible tones the vote recorded for each candidate as well as the vote recorded on each question. The keys of the machine, if applicable, shall be enclosed in an envelope on which shall be written the number of the machine and the name of the voting district and date it has been used. The envelope shall be securely sealed, endorsed by the moderator and clerk, and delivered to the custody of the city or town clerk. The number on the seal and the number on the protective counter shall be written the envelope containing the keys.(c) All keys for voting machines shall be kept securely locked. The voting machines or devices after an election shall be in the custody of the city or town clerk and shall be opened only by order of the secretary of state or of the ballot law commission, or of a court of competent jurisdiction, during the period when recounts may be requested and held.(d) Absentee ballots cast shall be counted and the totals for each candidate shall be added to the number of votes for the same candidates as taken from the count on the voting machines. After the absentee ballots have been counted, the moderator shall place the ballots together with all envelopes, opened or unopened, as provided by RSA 659:50-659:55 in suitable containers as provided by RSA 659:95.N.H. Admin. Code § Bal 606.05