A "ballot that has been torn, bent, or otherwise mutilated or rendered unreadable so that it cannot be processed by automatic tabulating equipment." Utah. Admin. Rules §R623-2-3(D). A damaged ballot is normally examined by a to determine CANVASSING BOARD VOTER INTENT, if possible.
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A "ballot that has been torn, bent, or otherwise mutilated or rendered unreadable so that it cannot be processed by automatic tabulating equipment." Utah. Admin. Rules §R623-2-3(D). A damaged ballot is normally examined by a to determine CANVASSING BOARD VOTER INTENT, if possible.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Damaged Ballot. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/damaged-ballot
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