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20152016 Election Administration Webinar Training Series Provisional Voting & Counting Write In Votes Wednesday, February 3, 2016 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Program Presenters Wisconsin Government Accountability

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How to fill out provisional voting amp counting:

1. Obtain the provisional ballot: If you are unable to vote at your designated polling location or your name is not on the voter list, you may request a provisional ballot from the election officials.
2. Fill out the necessary information: Provide your name, address, and any other required personal details on the provisional ballot envelope or form. Make sure to write legibly and accurately to avoid any confusion.
3. Indicate the reason for the provisional vote: State the reason why you are casting a provisional ballot. It could be due to missing voter registration, an address change, or any other eligibility issue.
4. Complete the ballot: Mark your choices for the different candidates or measures on the provisional ballot following the provided instructions. Ensure that you follow the correct method of marking (e.g., filling in bubbles or connecting arrows) to avoid any inconsistencies.
5. Seal the ballot: Once you have completed voting, carefully seal the completed provisional ballot inside the envelope provided. Make sure it is securely sealed to maintain the confidentiality of your vote.
6. Provide any necessary documentation: If required, attach any additional documents, such as identification proof or supporting evidence for your eligibility to vote, to the envelope or form as instructed by the election officials.
7. Return the provisional ballot: Hand over the sealed provisional ballot envelope or form to the designated election official at the polling location or follow the instructions provided to submit it by mail or in person at the appropriate election office.

Who needs provisional voting amp counting?

1. Individuals who face eligibility issues: Provisional voting is needed when voters encounter issues with their registration, such as their name not appearing on the voter list or having an address change that has not been updated. It provides an opportunity for these individuals to cast their votes and have them counted.
2. Voters who cannot vote at their designated polling location: If individuals are unable to cast their vote at the polling location assigned to them, they can make use of provisional voting. This can happen if they are away from their registered address or face other circumstances that prevent them from voting at their designated location.
3. People with missing or incomplete identification: In cases where identification is required to vote, but individuals do not possess the necessary documents or their identification is incomplete, provisional voting can be utilized. This allows them to still have their vote counted after validating their eligibility through additional verification processes.
4. Those without proper registration: If individuals have missed the voter registration deadline or have not completed the registration process correctly, they may need to rely on provisional voting and counting to have their voices heard in the election.

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Provisional voting and counting is a process where voters who may not be immediately eligible to vote on Election Day are allowed to cast their ballots. These provisional votes are then counted separately from regular ballots.

Who is required to file provisional voting amp counting?

Election officials are required to file provisional voting and counting reports to ensure that all eligible voters have their voices heard, even if there are initial doubts about their eligibility.

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Provisional voting and counting forms must be filled out accurately with the necessary information about the voter's eligibility status and reasons for voting provisionally.

What is the purpose of provisional voting amp counting?

The purpose of provisional voting and counting is to ensure that every eligible voter has the opportunity to cast their ballot, even if there are temporary doubts about their eligibility.

What information must be reported on provisional voting amp counting?

The information that must be reported on provisional voting and counting includes the number of provisional ballots cast, reasons for casting them provisionally, and the final disposition of each provisional ballot.