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Oval

Oval: (opscan) An elliptical area on an optical scan ballot for the voter to mark to indicate a selection.

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(opscan) An elliptical area on an optical scan ballot for the voter to mark to indicate a selection. Also CANDIDATE OVAL. “ A mark that touches the oval on an optical scan ballot shall be counted as a vote; any mark that does not touch the oval and is not in the oval may not be counted as a vote.” S. D. Rules §5:02:09:22.

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