New Jersey § 19:16-4
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 19:16-4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19:16-4.
In counting the ballots the board shall deem null and void all ballots which are wholly
blank, or on which more names have been marked for every office than there are persons
to be elected to such office, and on which both “Yes” and “No” have been marked upon
every public question. All ballots still remaining in the ballot box after ballots equal in number to the
number of names of voters in the registry binders who have voted at such election
inclusive of void ballots, have been counted shall be deemed null and void. No ballot which shall have, either on its face or back, any mark, sign, erasure, designation
or device whatsoever, other than is permitted by this Title, by which such ballot
can be distinguished from another ballot, shall be declared null and void, unless
the district board canvassing such ballots, or the county board, judge of the Superior
Court or other judge or officer conducting the recount thereof, shall be satisfied
that the placing of the mark, sign, erasure, designation or device upon the ballot
was intended to identify or distinguish the ballot. No ballot shall be declared invalid by reason of the fact that the mark made with
ink or the mark made with lead pencil appears other than black. No ballot cast for any candidate shall be invalid by reason of the fact that the name
of such candidate may be misprinted, or his Christian name or his initials may be
omitted. No ballot cast for any candidate shall be invalid by reason of the use of any paster
permitted by this Title on which the title of office may be printed or the name of
such candidate may be misprinted or part of his Christian or surname or initials may
be omitted, or because the voter in writing the name of such candidate may misspell
the same or omit part of his Christian name or surname or initials. No ballot shall be declared null and void or invalid, by reason of having a cross
x, plus + or check ✓ appearing in a square at the left of a blank space, or a space
wherein no name is printed.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 19:16-4
What does New Jersey Statutes § 19:16-4 cover?
Section 19:16-4 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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