A "ballot that cannot be read by the vote tallying system as the voter intended without alteration. Unreadable ballots may include, but not be limited to, ballots with damage, write-in votes, incorrect or incomplete marks or punches, and questions of vote intent." Wash. Admin. Code §434-261-005(4). Cf. BALLOT. READABLE
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A "ballot that cannot be read by the vote tallying system as the voter intended without alteration. Unreadable ballots may include, but not be limited to, ballots with damage, write-in votes, incorrect or incomplete marks or punches, and questions of vote intent." Wash. Admin. Code §434-261-005(4). Cf. BALLOT. READABLE
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Unreadable Ballot. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/unreadable-ballot
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