Guam § 7108 - Space for Marking Ballot; Space for Write-in Candidates.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 7108 — Space for Marking Ballot; Space for Write-in Candidates., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7108. Space for Marking Ballot; Space for Write-in Candidates.
(a) Immediately adjacent to the name of each nominee or adjacent to the
word “Incumbent,” as the case may be, shall be placed ovals or other defined
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spaces of sufficient size for the placing of a mark therein. A clear and
distinct mark within the oval or other space provided adjacent to the name of
any nominee or candidate shall be counted as a vote for that nominee or
candidate.
(b) For each office on a ballot, except the Guam Education Board, the
Commission shall provide a line, or lines, with an oval or other defined
space to mark to permit votes to be cast for write-in candidates. If the name
written in by a voter adequately identifies the write-in candidate, the vote
shall be valid for that candidate; provided, that the voter has also filled in or
darkened the adjacent oval or other defined space that is to be marked.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 7108
What does Guam Code Annotated § 7108 cover?
Section 7108 ("Space for Marking Ballot; Space for Write-in Candidates.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. 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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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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