South Carolina § 7-13-1120 - Disposition of improperly marked ballots.
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§ 7-13-1120. Disposition of improperly marked ballots.
If a voter marks more names than there are persons to be elected or nominated to an office or if for any reason it is impossible to determine the voter's choice for any office to be filled, his ballot shall not be counted for such office; but this shall not vitiate the ballot, so far as properly marked. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent any voter in a general or special election from voting for any qualified person, other than those whose names are printed on the ballot, by writing in the name of the person opposite the office.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 23-400.92; 1952 Code SECTION 23-357; 1950 (46) 2059; 1966 (54) 2340; 1972 (57) 2383.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 7-13-1120 ("Disposition of improperly marked ballots.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. 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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