Defined term
Defective Ballot
Defective Ballot: A ballot that has been torn, defaced, or marked in a way that it cannot be tabulated by a scanner.
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A ballot that has been torn, defaced, or marked in a way that it cannot be tabulated by a scanner.
Alternative Definitions
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A ballot not prepared in accordance with the election law. Me. Rev. Stat. §21-A-696.3. A ballot in which there is a discrepancy between the printed list of candidates and the official list of candidates in nomination, or a proper ballot that has been delivered to the wrong polling place. In general, use of a defective ballot does not invalidate any authorized selections made by a voter. §Iowa Code 49.101. Any “
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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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Electronic Voting Glossary
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