§ 21-2-481. Design, Size, and Stock of Ballots
Ballots in a precinct using optical scanning voting equipment shall be of suitable design, size, and stock to permit processing by a tabulating machine and shall be printed in black ink on white or colored material. A serially numbered strip shall be attached to each ballot to be counted by a central count tabulator. History. […]
§ 21-2-482. Absentee Ballots for Precincts Using Optical Scanning Voting Equipment
Ballots in a precinct using optical scanning voting equipment for voting by absentee electors shall be prepared sufficiently in advance by the superintendent and shall be delivered to the board of registrars as provided in Code Section 21-2-384. Such ballots shall be marked “Official Absentee Ballot” and shall be in substantially the form for ballots […]
§ 21-2-483. Counting of Ballots; Public Accessibility to Tabulating Center and Precincts; Execution of Ballot Recap Forms; Procedure for Torn, Bent, or Otherwise Defective Ballots; Preparation of Duplicate Ballots
In primaries and elections in which optical scanners are used, the ballots shall be counted at the precinct or tabulating center under the direction of the superintendent. All persons who perform any duties at the tabulating center shall be deputized by the superintendent, and only persons so deputized shall touch any ballot, container, paper, or […]
§ 21-2-484. Requirements for Ballot Recap Form; Delivery
Upon completion of voting, the manager shall prepare and sign a ballot recap form, in sufficient counterparts, showing: The number of valid ballots, including any that are damaged; The number of spoiled and invalid ballots; and The number of unused ballots. The manager shall then place one copy of the recap form and the defective, […]
§ 21-2-485. Responsibilities of Poll Officers
As soon as the polls are closed and the last elector has voted in precincts in which optical scanners are used, the poll officers shall: For central count optical scan ballots: Seal the ballot box and deliver the ballot box to the tabulating center, as designated by the superintendent; and Examine the ballots and separate […]
§ 21-2-486. Votes for Write-in Candidates
The superintendent, in computing the votes cast at any election, shall compute and certify only those write-in votes properly cast for candidates who have given proper notice of intent to be write-in candidates pursuant to Code Section 21-2-133 exactly as such names were written by the elector. History. Code 1981, § 21-2-486 , enacted by […]
§ 21-2-480. Caption for Ballots; Party Designations; Form and Arrangement
At the top of each ballot for an election in a precinct using optical scanning voting equipment shall be printed in prominent type the words “OFFICIAL BALLOT,” followed by the name and designation of the precinct for which it is prepared and the name and date of the election. Immediately under this caption on a […]