A ballot which is exposed to the public. "In all elections by the people, the mode of voting shall be by ballot; but the voter shall be left free to vote by either open, sealed or secret ballot, as he may elect." W.Va. Const. Art. IV, §4-2. West Virginia is the only state having such a provision.
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A ballot which is exposed to the public. "In all elections by the people, the mode of voting shall be by ballot; but the voter shall be left free to vote by either open, sealed or secret ballot, as he may elect." W.Va. Const. Art. IV, §4-2. West Virginia is the only state having such a provision.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Open Ballot. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved September 3, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/open-ballot
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