(a) The county election officer in counties which have a special election board established under Kan. Stat. Ann. § 25-1133, and amendments thereto, shall deliver all advance voting ballots to the special election board when the special election board convenes, and thereafter as advance voting ballots are received during election day, until the time for closing of the polls, or as provided by rules and regulations adopted by the secretary of state as authorized by Kan. Stat. Ann. § 25-1132(b), and amendments thereto.

(b) The special election board may conduct the original canvass of advance voting ballots when the board convenes, but shall not complete final tabulation prior to election day.