Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 183 - RULES OF STATE ELECTION BOARD
Chapter 183-1 - GEORGIA ELECTION CODE
Subject 183-1-14 - ABSENTEE VOTING
Rule 183-1-14-.07 - Spoiled Ballot Definition
Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 183-1-14-.07
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) Definitions. As used in these rules and the Georgia Election Code, the term:
(a) "Spoiled ballot" includes a ballot
1. that has been torn, defaced, or physically
deformed;
2. on which there are
cast more than the permitted number of votes;
3. that has been completed in a manner which
is illegible or incomprehensible;
4. that contains writing which compromises
the secrecy of the ballot;
5. that
is marked improperly, inappropriately, or in such a way that it would be
rejected;
6. that was issued in
error by the election official; or
7. that contains the wrong precinct, party,
or style.
(2) A spoiled ballot shall not be reinstated.
O.C.G.A. Secs. 21-2-31, 21-2-284, 21-2-285, 21-2-285.1, 21-2-379.11, 21-2-390, 21-2-433, 21-2-434, 21-2-436, 21-2-437, 21-2-440, 21-2-480, 21-2-483, 21-2-484, 21-2-493, 21-2-587.
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