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tick = spoiled vote ?

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  • 12-06-2008 7:24pm
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    ponder2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭


    Just voted in Lisbon referendum. Now - I put a tick in the box instead of a cross. Is my vote still valid?


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    Manic Moran
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 16,401 Mod ✭✭✭✭Manic Moran


    What did the instructions say?

    If it just said "Indicate your preference by marking the box" you'll be fine.

    NTM


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    oscarBravo
    Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 28,804 Mod ✭✭✭✭oscarBravo


    I'm pretty sure it said to put an X in the box, but I believe if the intention is clear, the vote will count.


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    kerry4sam
    Registered Users Posts: 15,127 ✭✭✭✭kerry4sam


    Yeah it said please put an X in the box of your choice but once you have only ticked 1box and it wasn't a spoilt vote then it would still count


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    Chips Lovell
    Moderators, Politics Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,269 Mod ✭✭✭✭Chips Lovell


    You're fine. Worked on several election counts and the rule of thumb was that if the voter's preference was apparent, then any kind of mark would do.


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    ponder2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭ponder2


    Great. Thanks for that information.


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    Victor
    Registered Users Posts: 78,423 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    As above. Some people actually put an X in one box and a tick in the other. The tick was interpreted as the vote.


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