What is a Provisional Ballot?
A provisional ballot is a type of ballot used in elections when there are questions about a voter's eligibility. It allows the voter to cast their vote while ensuring that their eligibility is verified before the vote is counted.
Key Points about Provisional Ballots:
- Given to voters when their eligibility is in question or their name is not on the voter registration list.
- Used to ensure that all eligible voters have the opportunity to cast their vote.
- Provisional ballots are kept separate from regular ballots until eligibility is confirmed.
- After the election, election officials verify the voter's eligibility and count the provisional ballots that are deemed valid.
- If a voter's eligibility is confirmed, their provisional ballot is counted just like a regular ballot.
- If the voter is found to be ineligible, their provisional ballot is not counted.
