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Iowa Code Title II. Elections and Official Duties [Chs. 39-79] § 50.3. Double or defective ballots

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

If two or more marked ballots are so folded together as to appear to be cast as one, the precinct election officials shall endorse thereon “Rejected as double”. Such ballots shall not be counted, but shall be folded together and kept as hereinafter directed. Every ballot not counted shall be endorsed “Defective” on the back thereof.

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