Voted Ballot

Alternative Definitions

Definition 2

A ballot that has been marked by a voter. A “ba llot placed in the ballot box at any time.” S. D. Rules §5:02:16:00(1). There is ambiguity as to whether the term includes (1) ballots placed in the ballot box but not necessarily marked; (2) ballo ts that have been marked, whether or not cast; (3) ballots that have been marked and cast; or (4) ballots that have been read and tabulated. Logic favors (1), but the ambiguity is so severe that used of the term is discouraged. A “BALLOT that has been cast or SPOILED. 2007 VVSG.

Source: Electronic Voting GlossaryType: external