New Jersey § 19:47-1

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 19:47-1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 19:47-1.

As used in this subtitle: “ Ballot ”, except when reference is made to irregular ballots, means that portion of the

ballot containing the name of the candidate and the designation of the party by which

he was nominated, or a statement of a proposed constitutional amendment, or other

question or proposition with the word “yes” for voting for any question or proposition,

and the word “no” for voting against any question. “ Question ” includes any constitutional amendment, proposition or other question submitted to

the voters at any election. “ Official ballot ” means the material displaying the names of the candidates nominated and a statement of the questions submitted. “ Irregular ballot ” means a vote cast, by or on a special device, for a person whose name does not appear

on the ballots. “ Voting machine custodian ” means the person who shall have charge of preparing and arranging the voting machine

for elections. “ Protective counter ” means a separate counter built into the voting machine which cannot be reset, which

records the total number of votes cast . The list of candidates used or to be used on the front of the voting machine for an

election district in which the voting machine is used pursuant to law shall be deemed

official ballots under this subtitle.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 19:47-1

What does New Jersey Statutes § 19:47-1 cover?

Section 19:47-1 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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