Results of the # of votes Dr Tolbert received is still Unk Florida Statute 104.19 clearly states that a voter must cast a write-in vote in his or her own handwriting, and may not attach a sticker to the ballot or stamp the name of the write-in candidate in the appropriate spot. Rule 1S-2.0031, Florida Administrative Code, states a vote for a write-in candidate on an optical scan ballot requires a voter to fill in the oval next to the write-in space, EXCEPT if the canvassing board is required to determine voter intent pursuant to Rule 1S-2.027, Florida Administrative Code (or s. 101.5614, Florida Statutes). Any abbreviation, misspelling or other minor variation in the form of the name of a candidate must be disregarded in determining the validity of a write-in vote. So if you decide to cast a write-in vote in the District 2 Nassau County Commission race, you must check the oval for write-in and insert the candidate’s name. As long as the name is legible and could reasonably be interpreted, despite “misspelling or minor variation in the form of the name” as a vote for the qualified write-in candidate, it will be counted. But you will not find the name of the write-in candidate on your sample ballot.
Posted on: Wed, 05 Nov 2014 10:46:12 +0000
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