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What is the result of an overvoted ballot that is “accepted” by the precinct counter?

October 17, 2024

When a voter overvotes for a particular office, all of the votes cast by that voter for the overvoted office are canceled. All other votes on the ballot are counted.

Example: The office of County Commissioner on a municipal election ballot states “Vote for Not More Than Two” although there are three candidates elected. If a voter marks the ballot for all three candidates, the voter has overvoted and none of the candidates will receive a vote. However, this will not cause your entire ballot to be canceled, just the votes for County Commissioner.