24.2-665 - How paper ballots counted. - Virginia Statutes

§ 24.2-665. How paper ballots counted.

A. When the number of paper ballots to be counted has been verified, theofficers shall proceed to ascertain the number of votes cast by paper ballotsfor each person and for and against each question. The votes on all ballotsfor all offices and questions shall be counted. As soon as all ballots arecounted, they shall be placed in an envelope or container labeled "countedballots." No person other than the officers of the election shall handlethe ballots.

B. Only an official ballot prepared as provided for in this title shall becounted. If any unofficial ballot is found among the official ballots, theunofficial ballot shall be put aside, not counted and appropriately noted onthe statement of results.

(Code 1950, §§ 24-246, 24-265; 1950, p. 165; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-142; 1981,c. 425; 1993, c. 641.)