§ 13217 Ballot Numbering Requirements
This rule says every ballot must have the same number as its matching stub, and the numbers have to go in order. In primary elections each party’s ballots start counting at 1, and counties with vote centers can choose the numbering method that works best for them.
During a Democratic primary in County X, the election office prints ballots and stubs. The first Democratic ballot gets number 1, the second gets number 2, and so on, and each stub has the same number as its ballot.
Because the law requires the numbers to match and to start at 1 for each party, the first Democratic ballot and stub are both labeled "1," the second pair are both "2," etc. This helps officials keep track of every vote.
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§ 13217 Ballot Numbering Requirements
Last verified: January 10, 2026