Arkansas § 7-5-525 - Write-in votes.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 7-5-525 — Write-in votes., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-5-525. Write-in votes.
Votes for any person whose name does not appear on the voting machine as a qualified candidate for office are referred to in this section as write-in votes. The voting machine shall be programmed to allow a voter to enter the name of a qualified write-in candidate on the ballot. A write-in vote shall be cast in the appropriate place on the ballot, or the vote for that candidate shall be void and not counted. Write-in votes shall not be counted in primary elections.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 7-5-525
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 7-5-525 cover?
Section 7-5-525 ("Write-in votes.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 7-5-525?
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Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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