Section 410-RICR-20-00-16.6 - Write-In VotesA. The procedures for processing and recording of ballots containing write-in votes are as follows: 1. The automated ballot tabulator will digitally image ballots containing write-in votes after the automated ballot tabulator records votes on contests where write-ins do not appear.2. The Designated Election Official will retrieve the digital images from the secure storage drive on which the images are stored and record on write in tally sheets the write-in votes.3. After recording the write-in votes, the ballots will be placed into the appropriate storage container.B. Note: Write-in votes are not permitted in primaries; provided, that write-in votes may be cast for presidential candidates at any presidential primary. Write-in votes are not permitted for delegate candidates at a presidential primary.410 R.I. Code R. 410-RICR-20-00-16.6
Amended effective 9/7/2022