§ 14290 Spoiled Ballot Cancellation

This law tells the precinct board to quickly cancel any spoiled ballots, write the word “spoiled” on the back, and then put those ballots back together with the unused ones.

Key Takeaways

•Spoiled ballots must be cancelled right away.
•The board must not unfold the spoiled ballots.
•The word “spoiled” must be written on the back in ink or indelible pencil.
•After marking, the spoiled ballots go back with the unused ballots.

Example

During an election, a voter fills out a ballot incorrectly so it can’t be counted. The precinct board takes that ballot, writes “spoiled” on the back with a pen, and puts it back in the pile of ballots that weren’t used.

The board follows the rule by not opening the spoiled ballot, marking it clearly, and returning it with the other unused ballots.

The precinct board shall immediately cancel, without unfolding them, all the spoiled ballots returned. The board shall write the word “spoiled” on the back of each spoiled ballot in ink or indelible pencil and return the spoiled ballots with the unused ballots. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

This law tells the precinct board to quickly cancel any spoiled ballots, write the word “spoiled” on the back, and then put those ballots back together with the unused ones.

Key Takeaways

•Spoiled ballots must be cancelled right away.
•The board must not unfold the spoiled ballots.
•The word “spoiled” must be written on the back in ink or indelible pencil.
•After marking, the spoiled ballots go back with the unused ballots.

Example

The board follows the rule by not opening the spoiled ballot, marking it clearly, and returning it with the other unused ballots.

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