A ballot that: (a) is spoiled by the voter; (b) is unable to be voted because it was spoiled by the printer or the election judge; or (c) lacks the official endorsement. Utah Code §20A-1- 102(70). "Any voter who spoils his paper ballot or ballot card may return it and secure a replacement, but not more than twice." Wyo. Stat. §22-11-105. Most states have similar limits on the number of ballots that a voter may spoil. A "ballot that has been voted but will not be cast." GLOSSARY. This definition is more restrictive since it does not include 2005 VVSG ballots spoiled in printing.
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A ballot that: (a) is spoiled by the voter; (b) is unable to be voted because it was spoiled by the printer or the election judge; or (c) lacks the official endorsement. Utah Code §20A-1- 102(70). "Any voter who spoils his paper ballot or ballot card may return it and secure a replacement, but not more than twice." Wyo. Stat. §22-11-105. Most states have similar limits on the number of ballots that a voter may spoil. A "ballot that has been voted but will not be cast." GLOSSARY. This definition is more restrictive since it does not include 2005 VVSG ballots spoiled in printing.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Spoiled Ballot. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/spoiled-ballot
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