In designating the officer-elect under the provisions of sections 26.215, 26.220, 26.225, 27.090, 27.095, 27.100, 28.300, 28.305, 28.310, 29.400, 29.405, 29.410, 30.500, 30.505, and 30.510, for the purpose of transition only, the commissioner of administration shall rely on the voting records in the office of the secretary of state, whether canvassed or not. Any subsequent election contest shall in no way invalidate prior expenditures incurred in attempting orderly transition of government pursuant to the provisions of sections 26.215, 26.220, 26.225, 27.090, 27.095, 27.100, 28.300, 28.305, 28.310, 29.400, 29.405, 29.410, 30.500, 30.505, and 30.510. This section shall be applicable to each officer covered by the provisions of sections 26.215, 26.220, 26.225, 27.090, 27.095, 27.100, 28.300, 28.305, 28.310, 29.400, 29.405, 29.410, 30.500, 30.505, and 30.510.