Oval Optical Scan Voting Instructions


Use only the pencil provided to mark your ballot.


To vote you must blacken the oval completely!

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To write in a name, you must blacken the oval and write in the name of a valid write-in candidate on the line provided.

write in oval

You cannot vote for a candidate whose name appears on the ballot AND write in a candidate under the same office title. This is an overvote and neither vote will count.


Place the ballot in the secrecy sleeve.

secrecy sleeve

Return the ballot, in the secrecy sleeve, to the Ballot Receiving Clerk.


Do not attempt to erase or cross out a vote.

If you make a mistake in marking your ballot, another ballot can be issued by returning the spoiled one to the election clerk.