Minn. R. agency 133, ch. 8230, PROCEDURES FOR PRECINCT COUNT OPTICAL SCAN VOTING SYSTEMS, pt. 8230.4375

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 12, September 16, 2024

Part 8230.4375 - WRITE-IN VOTES

A. At a general election, after the ballot counter has been secured against receiving additional ballots, election judges shall determine if a write-in vote exists.

B. If a valid write-in vote exists, the election judges shall determine whether the write-in vote has caused an overvote. If the write-in vote has caused an overvote, the ballot is defective for that office only.

C. If a write-in vote is determined to be valid and no overvote condition exists, the election judges shall enter the candidate's name and the office on the write-in vote tally sheet.

D. At the discretion of the county auditor, the processing described in items B and C may be done at the office of the local election official or county auditor rather than at the precinct polling place.

Minn. R. agency 133, ch. 8230, PROCEDURES FOR PRECINCT COUNT OPTICAL SCAN VOTING SYSTEMS, pt. 8230.4375

23 SR 459; 38 SR 1368

Statutory Authority: MS s 206.57; 206.81