How tabulators handle overvotes and undervotes in Macoupin County

Jul 29, 2026

The county video explains common tabulator messages and how voters can respond when a scanner rejects a ballot for mechanical issues, overvotes or undervotes.

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Pete, a staff member, explained that tabulators may reject a ballot for simple mechanical reasons such as dust or a skewed insertion and advised voters to try reinserting or flipping the ballot.

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