Challenged Ballot
Challenged Ballot: Ballot voted by an individual whose eligibility to vote has been questioned by another (typically an election official).
Definition
Ballot voted by an individual whose eligibility to vote has been questioned by another (typically an election official). The ballot is held until the reason for the challenge is resolved.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
Ballot provided to individuals whose eligibility to vote has been questioned. Once voted, such ballots are not included in the tabulation until after the voter’s eligibility is confirmed. See also, provisional ballot.
- Definition 3
A “ballot provided to an individual who claim[s] they are registered and eligible to vote but whose eligibility or registration status cannot be confirmed when they present themselves to vote. Once voted, such ballots must be kept sepa rate from other ballots and are not included in the tabulation until after the voter’s eligibility is confirmed. 2005 VVSG GLOSSARY. A “ballot cast by one whose eligibility to vote has been que stioned during election day.” Me. Rev. Stat. §21-A-1(7). A “BALLOT cast by a voter whose eligibility to vote is disputed by someone who is not an ELECTION OFFICIAL.” 2007 VVSG. See also PROVISIONAL BALLOT.