properly marking the optical scan ballot
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Properly Marking the Optical Scan Ballot. For Idaho Optical Scan Counties. Arrow Ballots and Oval Ballots. The following instructions apply to both oval and arrow optical scan ballots, whichever type is used by your county. Demonstrate for all voters. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Properly Marking the Optical Scan Ballot
For Idaho
Optical Scan Counties
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Arrow Ballots and Oval Ballots
The following instructions apply to both oval and arrow optical scan ballots, whichever type is used by your county
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Demonstrate for all voters
Each elector should be given a demonstration on Optical Scan voting procedures
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Make Sure Voters Know
A voter demonstration assures that all voters know how to mark their ballot properly
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A Properly Marked Ballot
Will be read properly by the Optical Scan Tabulators
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Educate and Demonstrate
Educate all voters with a demonstration of the following key points
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Fill in the Arrow or Oval Completely
Use only the marking device provided in the voting booth
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Do not use “Xs”or check marks
“Xs” and check marks may interfere with how the tabulators read the ballot
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Do not erase or cross out Ask for a new ballot
If a voter makes a mistake, have them return the ballot and ask for a new ballot
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Read and FollowInstructions on the Ballot
A voter may not vote for more than the number of candidates specified
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Primary Election
The voter must restrict their voting to one party. All voters may vote the non-partisan offices
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General Elections
The voter does not have to restrict
their voting to one party
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To vote for a candidatewhose name is not printed on the Arrow ballot Fill in the arrow next to the write-in
line and write the name on the blank write-in line
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To vote for a candidatewhose name is not printed on the Oval ballot Fill in the oval next to the write-in
line and write the name on the blank write-in line
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The Voter must
Fill in the oval or arrow and write the name on the write-in line
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Check Ballot for Stray Marks
Stray marks may interfere with how the tabulators read the ballot
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Make sure each voter knows how to properly mark their ballot
So that their choices will be readable by the optical scan tabulators
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Quick Review
Use supplied marking device Fill in the oval or arrow completely No “Xs” or Checks No erasures or cross outs If they make a mistake, request a new ballot Read and follow instructions Vote only for the number of candidates
specified Check ballot for stray marks
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Primary Elections
Vote only one party and nonpartisan races
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General Elections
No party restrictions
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To vote for a candidate whose name does not appear on the ballot
Fill in the oval or arrowand write the name
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Thank You from Idaho Voters
and
Secretary of State
Lawerence Denney