Q: What criteria must county elections set prior to Election Day to evaluate voter intent? Is there a State criteria?
Our County Elections office has refused to accept the write-in candidate's proposed list of alternative spellings for his name, and will be using two teams of evaluators to independently decide if the voter intent is clear when the ballots are processed. The County Clerk will make the final decision in the event of a tie decision between the two teams on the clarity of a voter's intent. Is there any law requiring clear guidance prior to the election? Is there any existing guidance for determining intent at the California state or federal level that can be applied? I believe Alaska accepted Lisa M in their write-in votes for senator. Does the candidate have any recourse if they disagree with decisions on voter intent?
Please note that there is only ONE qualified write-in candidate in this race, so confusion should be at a minimum.
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A: I recommend visiting CanIVote.org where you'll find the latest information from your state or local election authority.
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