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Two ballots folded so they appear to be a single ballot. Neither one counts, since there is no basis on which to prefer one over the other. Iowa Code §50.3. Likewise, Va. Code §24.2-661. Also DUPLICATE BALLOT, SHINGLE BALLOT.
Also known asduplicate ballot · shingle ballot
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Two ballots folded so they appear to be a single ballot. Neither one counts, since there is no basis on which to prefer one over the other. Iowa Code §50.3. Likewise, Va. Code §24.2-661. Also DUPLICATE BALLOT, SHINGLE BALLOT.
Electronic Voting Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Double Ballot. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/double-ballot
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