Arizona § 48-3047 - Mistake in marking ballot
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 48-3047 — Mistake in marking ballot, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48-3047. Mistake in marking ballot
A. If when the inspector announces the name of the voter tendering him a ballot and the number of votes to which he is entitled as indicated on the ballot, it is found that the number of votes does not correspond with the number of votes to which the voter is entitled as shown by the election register, the ballot shall not be deposited in the ballot box but shall be handed to the clerk who shall destroy it without noting or making known the contents thereof. The clerk shall thereupon on demand deliver to the voter a new ballot, properly indicating the number of votes to which he is entitled.
B. If the voter in marking his ballot accidentally or by mistake wrongly marks it, he may surrender it to the clerk who shall give him a new ballot properly marked with the number of votes to which he is entitled, and destroy the old one without noting or making its contents known.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 48-3047
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 48-3047 cover?
Section 48-3047 ("Mistake in marking ballot") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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