How tabulators handle overvotes and undervotes in Macoupin County
Jul 29, 2026
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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