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Independent Ballot

Independent Ballot: “Ballots voted for any person whose name does not appear on the machine as a nominated candidate for office, are referred to … as…

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“Ballots voted for any person whose name does not appear on the machine as a nominated candidate for office, are referred to … as independent ballots.” Iowa Code §52.16.

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