16-448. Write-in votes; marking with rubber
stamp or other devices; instructions


A. Whenever ballots are to be counted by electronic data processing equipment, all
write-in votes for candidates, to be counted, shall be marked by the voter with the
rubber stamp or other marking device in the space provided opposite the names of the
write-in candidates. The instructions to voters printed on the ballots shall instruct
the voter that the vote will not be counted unless the rubber stamp or other marking
device is used in marking the ballot when writing in a candidate's name.


B. When ballot cards are used to record votes, write-in votes may be recorded by
writing the name of the candidate and the office title on a separate ballot, which may be
in the form of a card or envelope.