Diagram

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An "illustration of the official ballot, when placed upon the machine, showing the names of the parties, offices and candidates, and statements of the questions, in their proper places, together with the voting devices therefor, and shall be considered a BALLOT." Ala. Code SPECIMEN §17-9-1(3). Likewise, Ga. Code Ann. §21-2-310(2), La. R.S. §8:1351(3).

Also known asballot diagram · sample ballot · specimen ballot · facsimile ballot · ballot illustration · diagram of ballot · ballot face diagram · voting machine diagram
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An "illustration of the official ballot, when placed upon the machine, showing the names of the parties, offices and candidates, and statements of the questions, in their proper places, together with the voting devices therefor, and shall be considered a BALLOT." Ala. Code SPECIMEN §17-9-1(3). Likewise, Ga. Code Ann. §21-2-310(2), La. R.S. §8:1351(3).

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