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Election Committee Rules Defective Ballots Counted If Voter Choice Clear
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The Central Elections Committee clarified that defective ballots will be counted in the 26th Knesset elections if the voter's choice is clear. The ruling states that ballots will be considered valid despite defects, prioritizing the voter's intent. Election officials must determine if the choice is identifiable before disqualifying a ballot. This aims to ensure more votes are counted and the will of the voters is upheld.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Defective ballots will not be automatically disqualified in the 26th Knesset elections.
- Ballots will be counted if the voter's choice can be clearly identified despite defects.
- The Central Elections Committee issued the directive Tuesday evening.
- The decision prioritizes the voter's will and aims to include more ballots in results.
- Election officials must assess identifiability of choice before disqualifying a ballot.
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