Provides voters an opportunity to cure deficiencies regarding affidavit ballots
This bill (A 361) gives voters a chance to fix errors on affidavit ballots - used when voters can't provide standard identification - so their votes can be counted. If election officials find an affidavit ballot envelope incomplete or defective before counting, they must notify the voter within one day by mail, email, or phone, explaining the issue and how to correct it. Voters then have seven business days to submit a signed correction form verifying their identity and the ballot details. If the correction fixes the problem, the ballot is counted; if not, the voter is notified of the rejection. The bill directly affects voters who submit affidavit ballots with minor errors, aiming to reduce accidental vote disqualification.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 8, 2025
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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