Defined term
Damaged Ballot
Damaged Ballot: A ballot that has been torn, bent, or otherwise mutilated or rendered unreadable such that it cannot be processed by the ballot tabulating…
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A ballot that has been torn, bent, or otherwise mutilated or rendered unreadable such that it cannot be processed by the ballot tabulating equipment designed for use with the ballot.
Alternative Definitions
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A “ballot that has been torn, bent, or otherw ise mutilated or rendered unreadable so that it cannot be processed by automatic tabulating e quipment.” Utah. Admin. Rules §R623-2-3(D). A damaged ballot is normally examined by a CANVASSING BOARD to determine VOTER INTENT, if possible.
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Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
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EAC Glossary of Terms
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EAC Glossary of Election Terms
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Electronic Voting Glossary
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