(1) In counties where paper ballots are used, each elector shall be
given a ballot by the inspector. Before delivering the
ballot to the elector, one of the inspectors shall write his or her
initials or name on the stub attached to the ballot; then the
elector shall, without leaving the polling place, retire alone to a
booth or compartment provided, and place an "X" mark after
the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office to be
filled, and likewise mark an "X" after the answer he or she
desires in case of a constitutional amendment or other question
submitted to a vote.
(2) No paper ballot shall be voided or declared invalid in any
election within the state by reason of the fact that the ballot is
marked other than with an "X," so long as there is a clear indication
thereon to the election officials that the person marking
such ballot has made a definite choice, and provided further, that the
mark placed on the ballot with respect to any
candidate by any such voter shall be located in the blank space on the
ballot opposite such candidate's name.
(3) After preparing his or her paper ballot, the elector shall fold
the ballot so as to conceal the face of the ballot and show the
stub attached with the name or initials of the inspector and hand it
to the receiving inspector, who shall detach the stub and
return the ballot to the elector to deposit in the ballot box in the
presence of the inspectors. The detached stubs shall be
numbered consecutively and filed by the inspectors.
(4) If the elector marks more names than there are persons to be
elected to an office, or if it is impossible to determine the
elector's choice, his or her ballot shall not be counted for the
office; but this shall not vitiate the ballot as to those names
which are properly marked, and nothing in this code shall be construed
to prevent any elector, at any general election, from
voting for any qualified candidate other than one whose name is
printed on the ballot.
(5) Any elector who shall, by mistake, spoil a ballot so he or she
cannot vote the ballot may return it to the inspectors, who
shall immediately detach the stub, destroy the ballot without
examination, and give the elector another ballot. In no case
shall an elector be furnished with more than three ballots or carry a
ballot outside the polling room. The clerk shall keep a
record of all ballots destroyed.
(6) At a general election an elector may vote for a write-in candidate
by writing in the name of such person in the blank space
provided.
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2000 Electronic Pocket Part Update
Amended by Laws 1982, c. 82-143, 3, eff. April 7, 1982; Laws 1995,
c. 95- 147, 550, eff. July 10, 1995.
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WEST'S FLORIDA STATUTES ANNOTATED TITLE IX. ELECTORS AND ELECTIONS CHAPTER 101. VOTING METHODS AND PROCEDURE Copr. © West Group 2000. All rights reserved. Current through End of 2000 2nd Reg. Sess.
101.011. Voting by paper ballot
(1) In counties where paper ballots are used, each elector shall be given a ballot by the inspector. Before delivering the ballot to the elector, one of the inspectors shall write his or her initials or name on the stub attached to the ballot; then the elector shall, without leaving the polling place, retire alone to a booth or compartment provided, and place an "X" mark after the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office to be filled, and likewise mark an "X" after the answer he or she desires in case of a constitutional amendment or other question submitted to a vote.
(2) No paper ballot shall be voided or declared invalid in any election within the state by reason of the fact that the ballot is marked other than with an "X," so long as there is a clear indication thereon to the election officials that the person marking such ballot has made a definite choice, and provided further, that the mark placed on the ballot with respect to any candidate by any such voter shall be located in the blank space on the ballot opposite such candidate's name.
(3) After preparing his or her paper ballot, the elector shall fold the ballot so as to conceal the face of the ballot and show the stub attached with the name or initials of the inspector and hand it to the receiving inspector, who shall detach the stub and return the ballot to the elector to deposit in the ballot box in the presence of the inspectors. The detached stubs shall be numbered consecutively and filed by the inspectors.
(4) If the elector marks more names than there are persons to be elected to an office, or if it is impossible to determine the elector's choice, his or her ballot shall not be counted for the office; but this shall not vitiate the ballot as to those names which are properly marked, and nothing in this code shall be construed to prevent any elector, at any general election, from voting for any qualified candidate other than one whose name is printed on the ballot.
(5) Any elector who shall, by mistake, spoil a ballot so he or she cannot vote the ballot may return it to the inspectors, who shall immediately detach the stub, destroy the ballot without examination, and give the elector another ballot. In no case shall an elector be furnished with more than three ballots or carry a ballot outside the polling room. The clerk shall keep a record of all ballots destroyed.
(6) At a general election an elector may vote for a write-in candidate by writing in the name of such person in the blank space provided.
CREDIT(S) 2000 Electronic Pocket Part Update Amended by Laws 1982, c. 82-143, 3, eff. April 7, 1982; Laws 1995, c. 95- 147, 550, eff. July 10, 1995.