Section 6.25.070. Write-in candidates; use of stickers.

	(a)  Stickers may not be used on a ballot.  
	(b)  Information regarding a write-in candidate may not be discussed, exhibited, or provided at the polling place, or within 200 feet of any entrance to the polling place, on election day.  
	(c)  A voter who chooses to write in the name of a candidate may do so in the space provided on the ballot. In order for the write-in vote to be counted, the voter must also fill in the oval next to the name of the candidate.  
	(d)  Instructions for indicating a write-in choice will be posted in each polling place. If the instructions are not understood, the voter may ask an election official for assistance. If the voter requests assistance from an election official regarding the correct spelling of a write-in candidate's name, the election official shall provide the requested assistance, including showing the voter a list of the names of write-in candidates.  

Authorities

15.15.010;15.15.030;15.15.240;15.15.361;15.20.900

Notes

Authority

AS 15.15.010 AS 15.15.030 AS 15.15.240 AS 15.15.361 AS 15.20.900

History

Eff. 7/11/82, Register 83; am 8/24/96, Register 139; am 6/22/98, Register 147; am 10/31/98, Register 148; am 8/22/2004, Register 171; am 5/11/2012, Register 202