Election Administration & Procedures Flashcards
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What is a 'ballot on demand' system?
Answer: A system that prints customized ballots for individual voters at the polling place
Ballot-on-demand systems print the correct ballot style for each voter at the polling place, reducing waste and ballot management complexity.
When must a municipal clerk typically publish a Notice of Election?
Answer: A specified number of days before the election as required by state statute
State law specifies the minimum number of days before an election that the Notice of Election must be published to inform voters of the date, offices, and polling locations.
What is a 'write-in' candidate, and what is typically required for their votes to be counted?
Answer: A candidate whose name is not printed on the ballot and who has usually filed a declaration of intent
A write-in candidate is not on the printed ballot; most states require them to file a declaration of intent before the election for their votes to be officially tallied.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), what must polling places provide?
Answer: Accessible entrances, pathways, and at least one accessible voting station
The ADA requires that polling places be physically accessible and that at least one voting station allows independent, private voting for persons with disabilities.
What is 'curbside voting'?
Answer: An accommodation allowing voters who cannot enter the polling place to vote from their vehicle
Curbside voting allows voters with disabilities or health conditions that prevent them from entering the polling place to receive and cast a ballot outside.
What is the significance of the 'canvass' in the election process?
Answer: It is the official review and certification of all votes cast, including provisional and absentee ballots
The canvass is the formal post-election process where election officials review, reconcile, and certify all ballots cast to produce the official results.
Which of the following is an example of an 'overvote'?
Answer: A voter marks more candidates than allowed for a single race
An overvote occurs when a voter selects more candidates than permitted in a contest, rendering that race on the ballot uncountable.