Section 6 AAC 25.067 - Facsimile ballots at recount(a) The procedures in this section apply to voted ballots being reviewed by the director for a recount under AS 15.20.480 regarding a particular race, proposition, or question.(b) The director will set aside a ballot described in (a) of this section if, after reviewing the ballot, the director determines that (1) it was marked by the voter in a manner that caused a precinct tabulator to register as being unmarked on the ballot the race, proposition, or question that is the subject of the recount; and(2) the ballot contains clear evidence of the voter's intent regarding that race, proposition, or question.(c) An exact copy of the relevant portion of a voted ballot described in (b) of this section will be made at the direction of the director, for substitution as a facsimile ballot. As provided in AS 15.20.480, the facsimile ballot will be counted using the rules in AS 15.15.360 for counting hand-marked ballots.(d) The original of a voted ballot for which a facsimile ballot is prepared under this section will be clearly labeled "original." A facsimile ballot prepared under this section will be clearly labeled "facsimile." After completion of the counting process, the original and the facsimile of a voted ballot will be placed in marked envelopes and the envelopes will be sealed.Eff. 10/31/98, Register 148; am 2/24/2022, Register 241, April 2022Authority:AS 15.15.010
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