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Notice of Voting System Exhibition, Diagrams and Voting Instructions
Pursuant to 13-17-203, not more than 10 or less than 2 days before an election at which a voting system will be used, the election administrator shall broadcast on radio or television, as provided in 2-3-105 through 2-3-107, or publish in a newspaper of general circulation in the county:
a diagram showing the voting system to be used by voters and a sample of the ballot layout (in newspaper only); a statement of the locations where voting systems to be used by voters are on public exhibition; and instructions on how to vote. The election administrator shall select the method of notification that the election administrator believes is best suited to reach the largest number of potential electors.
Notice of Voting System Exhibition and Ballot Layout:
Please note that the county’s voting systems are on public exhibition at 40 11th ST West from October 14, 2016 through November 8, 2016. Please see diagrams of the voting system(s) and ballot arrangement and instructions on voting below.
SAMPLE BALLOT LAYOUT
NOTICE TO BE PUBLISHED IN NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION IN COUNTY (OR BROADCAST ON RADIO OR TELEVISION AS APPLICABLE)
Sample County
INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS
1. TO VOTE, COMPLETELY FILL IN ( ) THE OVAL USING A BLUE OR BLACK PEN.
2. To write in a name, completely fill in the oval to the left of the line provided, and on the line provided print the name of the write-in candidate for whom you wish to vote.
3. DO NOT MAKE AN IDENTIFYING MARK, CROSS OUT, ERASE, OR USE CORRECTION FLUID. If you make a mistake or change your mind, exchange your ballot for a new one.
VOTE IN ALL COLUMNS (VOTE BOTH SIDES)
State of Montana
Election Date
COUNTY
COUNTY
(Continued)
FOR SAMPLE OFFICE 1 (VOTE FOR ONE)
GEORGE WASHINGTON JOHN ADAMS ____________
(Continued)
FOR SAMPLE OFFICE 3 (VOTE FOR ONE)
JAMES BUCHANAN ABRAHAM LINCOLN ____________
FOR SAMPLE OFFICE 2 (VOTE FOR ONE)
ANDREW JACKSON MARTIN VAN BUREN WILLIAM H. HARRISON
JOHN TYLER ____________
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO VOTE ON AN AUTOMARK VOTING SYSTEM
The AutoMARK is a ballot-marking system that is available for use at the polls during the upcoming election. Its main purpose is to allow voters with disabilities and other special needs to mark a ballot privately and independently.
1. Inform the election judge at your polling place that you wish to vote using the AutoMARK.
2. You will be issued a regular ballot.
3. Insert the ballot (with stub removed) into the ballot feed tray on the front of the machine.
4. The screen will display instructions and the ballot choices.
5. The following helpful options are available:
a. Change contrast and font size for readability b. Audio headphones
c. Braille keypad
d. Connection for Sip n Puff personal device
6. Make your selections by using the touch-screen capability, or by using the keypad
7. After you have completed your selections, the AutoMARK will confirm your selections on the screen, and by audio if you
select the audio option.
8. After verifying your selections, the AutoMARK will mark and print your ballot.
9. Return the marked ballot to the election judge.
10. Ifyouneedassistanceanytimeduringtheprocess,simplyrequestit.
Updated October 28, 2016
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