Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 12, March 20, 2024
(a) Whenever a board of elections, or other
elections officer prepares a primary ballot, or receives a written request from
a candidate to determine ballot order of candidate names on a ballot, or the
order of names and emblems of independent bodies on a ballot, or prepares a
ballot for a primary election, they shall use one of the following methods:
(1) acquire a quantity of smooth-surfaced,
numbered spheres and an automatic selection machine similar to those used for
bingo games or for drawing state lottery numbers. Place all spheres in the
automatic machine. The person(s) designated to conduct the drawing shall
release one sphere. The number drawn will be noted on the candidate list, next
to the name of the candidate. Once the drawing for that office is complete, the
numbers on the candidate list will be reviewed, and the ballot order announced,
with the lowest number representing the first position, the next lowest number
representing the number two position, and so on;
(2) acquire a quantity of smooth-surfaced,
numbered spheres, of the type available from any bingo supplier or as available
for use by the public in helping to select lottery numbers. Place all spheres
in a container with an opening narrow enough to prohibit the insertion of a
hand, and wide enough to allow the release of no more than one sphere at a
time. The person(s) designated to conduct the drawing shall release one sphere.
The number drawn will be noted on the candidate list, next to the name of the
candidate. Once the drawing for that office is complete, the numbers on the
candidate list will be reviewed, and the ballot order announced, with the
lowest number representing the first position, the next lowest number
representing the number two position, and so on; or
(3) acquire a quantity of smooth-surfaced,
numbered spheres, of the type available from any bingo supplier or as available
for use by the public in helping to select lottery numbers. Place as many
spheres, sequentially numbered, as there are candidates or independent bodies
in the particular drawing, in a container with an opening narrow enough to
prohibit the insertion of a hand, and wide enough to allow the release of no
more than one sphere at a time. The person(s) designated to conduct the drawing
shall release one sphere. The number drawn shall designate that candidate's
position on the ballot, and will be so noted on a candidate list, next to the
name of that candidate.
(b) Prior to the date of the drawing, the
commissioners shall designate at least two persons who will conduct the drawing
for all offices. Candidates or their designees may inspect the device or
devices to be used for the drawings, at the date and time established by the
board, and in the presence of the two commissioners or their
designees.
