Alternative Ballot
Alternative Ballot: A ballot to be used by a disabled or elderly voter in lieu of voting at a polling place.
Definition
A ballot to be used by a disabled or elderly voter in lieu of voting at a polling place. The VAA requires that if a polling place is not ACCESSIBLE then an “alternative means” of voting for HANDICAPPED and ELDERLY voters must be provided for FEDERAL ELECTIONS. ” 42 U. S. C. §1973ee-1(b)(2)(B)(ii). An “emergency paper ballot furnished by the county clerk which contains for the voter the names of candidates, constitutional amendments and other questions to be voted on, and for the marking, casting or otherwise recording of such votes.” N. M. Admin. Code §1.10.5.7(B). Examples include Br aille, large print, recorded audio, and electronic formats that provide enhanced contrast or other assistive adaptations.