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Does an absentee ballot differ in format from the ballot voters see on election day?

If yes, can u please tell me how different they are? thank u

this is for my political science class

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I have 30 years' experience as an Election Inspector, so, I feel I can properly answer this question for you.

    No, there is no difference between the absentee ballot and the ballot seen in the voting machines. If there is a discrepancy of any kind, it must be reported to the Board of Elections immediately.

    I noticed a discrepancy in an absentee ballot...the Spanish version instructed the voter to vote for any one candidate for Village Trustee, while the English version of the absentee ballot instructed the voter to select any two candidates. I reported this error immediately to the BOE.

    Source(s): 30 years' experience as an Election Inspector
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