Vermont § 2587 - Rules for counting votes
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 2587 — Rules for counting votes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2587. Rules for counting votes
- (a)(1) In counting votes, election officials shall attempt to ascertain the intent of the
voter as expressed by markings on the ballot and in a manner that is consistent with
guidance that shall be adopted by rule by the Secretary of State. (2) If it is impossible to determine the intent of the voter for any office or public
question, the vote shall be counted as a blank or overvote, as the case may be, for
that office or question; but that determination shall not control any other office
or question appearing on the ballot for which the voter’s intent can be determined. (3) If they have any doubt about the intent of the voter or any other question about a
vote, the election officials counting the vote shall bring it to the presiding officer,
who shall present the question of how to treat the vote to the assembled election
officials. The decision of how to treat the vote shall be made by majority vote of
the election officials who are present.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 2587
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 2587 cover?
Section 2587 ("Rules for counting votes") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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 Vermont § 2587?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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