Remember to vote just 1 Ballot in the Primary Election. Due to the change from poll election to mail ballot election there has been some confusion regarding the unvoted ballots. Typically, in a poll election, you would be handed your party ballots, one each; Republican, Democrat, and Green. You would then pick the ballot you wish to vote, return your voted ballot to the Voted Ballot Box, and drop the unvoted ballots into the Unvoted Ballot Box. In this mail ballot election, all that is needed is to return your voted ballot in your secrecy envelope and your affirmation envelope. Remember to sign your affirmation envelope before returning. Please dispose of your unvoted ballots as you see fit. I have included the MCA that states the casting of ballots.
MCA:
13-10-301. Casting of ballot. (1) Unless otherwise provided by law, the conduct of the primary election, the voting procedure, the counting, tallying, and return of ballots and all election records and supplies, the canvass of votes, the certification and notification of nominees, recounts, procedures upon tie votes, and any other necessary election procedures must be at the same times and in the same manner as provided for in the laws for the general election.
(2) At a primary election, the elector shall cast votes on only one of the party ballots, preparing the ballot as provided in 13-13-117. After casting votes on any other ballots received other than the party ballots, the elector shall ensure the proper disposition of the ballots in accordance with instructions provided pursuant to 13-13-112.
(3) The elector's ballot must be handled as prescribed in 13-13-117.
Please do not hesitate to call or email if you have any questions. 406-436-2361 cgatlin @prco.mt.gov
Cynde Jo Gatlin
Election Administrator
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