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tick = spoiled vote ?

ponder2 · 2008-06-12 18:24:14

Just voted in Lisbon referendum. Now - I put a tick in the box instead of a cross. Is my vote still valid?

12-06-2008 6:24pm

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ponder2

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Just voted in Lisbon referendum. Now - I put a tick in the box instead of a cross. Is my vote still valid?

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#2 12-06-2008 6:31pm

Manic Moran

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What did the instructions say?

If it just said "Indicate your preference by marking the box" you'll be fine.

NTM

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#3 12-06-2008 6:43pm

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I'm pretty sure it said to put an X in the box, but I believe if the intention is clear, the vote will count.

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#4 13-06-2008 3:18pm

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Yeah it said please put an X in the box of your choice but once you have only ticked 1box and it wasn't a spoilt vote then it would still count

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#5 13-06-2008 3:49pm

Chips Lovell

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You're fine. Worked on several election counts and the rule of thumb was that if the voter's preference was apparent, then any kind of mark would do.

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#6 13-06-2008 5:53pm

ponder2

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Great. Thanks for that information.

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#7 13-06-2008 6:50pm

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As above. Some people actually put an X in one box and a tick in the other. The tick was interpreted as the vote.

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