Originally Posted by nittanyalum

Well, if we're going to get morbid, here, what would define "sufficient proof", CB? Does that mean a death certificate needs to have already been produced for presentation to the clerk? It's very possible the actual certificate wouldn't be produced in less than 48 hours -- so if the certificate isn't created yet and the ballot has otherwise met all of the requirements of an absentee ballot, is there still an argument?

And please note the last sentence in the part you quoted -- "The casting of any such ballot SHALL NOT invalidate the election."