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**TEST PROCEDURES**

**FOR**

**OPTICAL SCAN VOTING SYSTEMS**

**AND**

**AUTOMARK VOTER ASSIST TERMINAL**

**MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF STATE**

**Bureau of Elections**

**September 2008**

**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

Testing of Electronic Voting
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Preparing the Chart of Predetermined
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Preparing the Test
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Definitions\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...5

Rules Relating to Electronic Voting
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Test Procedures for Partisan Primary
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Test Procedures for General
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Test Procedures for Non-Partisan Election with
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Test Procedures for Special Proposal
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Test Procedures for AutoMARK Voter Assist
Terminal..........................................32

Appendix.....................................................................................................35

**TESTING OF ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS**

Prior to each election all electronic tabulating equipment must be
tested to verify that 1) the equipment is performing properly, 2) the
ballots have been properly prepared for each precinct, and 3) that the
programs will accurately count votes. It is the responsibility of the
election commission to conduct a preliminary and public accuracy test
where a \"test deck\" of voted ballots is tabulated by the electronic
equipment and the results are verified against predetermined results.

This manual contains step-by-step procedures for creating test decks and
charts of predetermined results for partisan primary, general and
non-partisan elections. The procedures reflect the requirements
established by Michigan Election Law (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) and the
Electronic Voting Systems Promulgated Rules (R 168.771 - 168.793).
Electronic voting system users are prohibited from using testing
procedures which do not meet the requirements of the statute and
promulgated rules.

Certain test considerations, such as split tickets (crossover votes),
are only applicable to partisan primary elections and are not considered
when preparing test decks and charts for general elections or
non-partisan elections. Likewise, straight party voting applies only to
partisan general elections and is not a consideration when preparing
tests decks and charts for partisan primary elections and non-partisan
elections.

While the laws and rules contained in this manual apply to all
electronic voting systems, they were originally written for punch card.
Therefore, all references to \"punch\" and \"card\" should be read as
\"mark\" and \"ballot\" when being applied to optical scan voting
systems and the AutoMARK Voter Assist Terminal.

MCL 168.798(1) states in part:

> Before beginning the count of ballots, the board of election
> commissioners shall test the electronic tabulating equipment to
> determine if the electronic tabulating equipment will accurately count
> the votes cast for all offices and on all questions....The test shall
> be conducted in the manner prescribed by rules promulgated by the
> secretary of state pursuant to the administrative procedures act of
> 1969\....In the test, a different number of valid votes shall be
> assigned to each candidate for an office, and for and against each
> question.

R 168.776 provides:

> \(1\) The election commission providing the program or its authorized
> assistant shall prepare a test deck with predetermined results.
>
> \(2\) The test deck shall consist of ballot cards of the same type to
> be used in the election with the word \"TEST\" stamped, printed, or
> written on each card.

**PREPARING A CHART OF PREDETERMINED RESULTS**

[]{.mark}

It is recommended that the chart of predetermined results be prepared as
early as possible prior to the election. The following information will
be needed to complete this task: 1) a complete listing of all offices
that will appear on the ballot 2) the total number of candidates whose
names will appear under each office 3) the total number of votes allowed
under each office and 4) the total number of proposals that will appear
on the ballot. Preparing the chart of predetermined results as early as
possible will help to ensure that the required tests and any needed
repairs to voting equipment or corrections to ballots or programs may be
carried out in a timely manner.

**PREPARING A TEST DECK**

Once the official ballots are received, a test deck is prepared that
mirrors the chart of predetermined results. Once the program is
received, the program edit listing (tabulator zero report tape) must be
checked against the ballot to verify that all office titles, candidate
names, maximum number of votes allowed, number of write-in positions and
proposals agree. After this check is successfully completed the
"preliminary test" may be conducted.

While a single chart of predetermined results may be used for multiple
precincts, a separate test deck must be prepared for each precinct to
ensure that the program prepared for each tabulator and the unique code
or precinct identifier contained in each ballot style will be recognized
and accepted by the tabulator and that all votes will be properly
awarded. Split precincts (precincts in which two or more ballot styles
will be issued) require a similar procedure. A separate test deck must
be created for each ballot style.

Since test decks should always be made using the same ballots printed
for use at the polls on Election Day, you will want to increase the
number of ballots ordered for each precinct to be used for this purpose.
It is also recommended that all ballots included in the test deck be
marked using a black or blue ink pen and that a certain number of test
ballots be folded to simulate the tabulation of absent voter ballots.

[Rejection of Blank or Overvoted Ballots]{.underline} - Optical scan
tabulators must be programmed to inform the voter if their voted ballot
contains one or more races or issues that are overvoted or their ballot
is blank. In such cases, the voter must be offered an opportunity to
revote the ballot. The test deck will include ballots designed to test
for these requirements. It should be noted, however, that in an office
where no candidates are running, it will not be possible to overvote the
office because the write-in positions will always be equal to the
maximum number of votes allowed. This exception is noted throughout the
instructions.

[Write-in Votes]{.underline} - The test deck will include ballots which
contain marks in the write-in positions. While the tabulator will
identify that a write-in vote was cast under a given office on the
ballot, it will not be possible to verify the specific write-in
position(s) used to record the marked. The actual tallying of write-in
votes for "declared" write-in candidates is carried out by the board of
election inspectors following the close of the polls. If the ballots are
processed in an absent voter counting center, write-in votes may be
tallied throughout Election Day as time permits.

[DEFINITIONS]{.underline}

Overvote\--vote for more than the number of candidates to be elected or
nominated to an office or vote both yes and no on a proposal. No votes
will be counted.

Undervote\--vote for less than the number of candidates to be elected or
nominated to an office or do not cast any vote on a proposal. Votes cast
for candidates will be counted.

Split Ticket (primary election ballot only)\--vote for candidates of
more than one political party. No partisan section votes will be
counted.

Straight Party Ticket (general election ballot only)\--vote for all
candidates of a single party by virtue of the straight party vote
option. Each candidate under the party selected will receive a vote.

Split Ticket (general election ballot only)\--straight party vote
combined with direct votes for candidates of other political parties.
Each candidate under the party selected will receive a vote except where
superceded by a direct vote for a candidate.

Mixed Ticket (general election ballot only)\--no straight party vote is
cast. Voter casts direct votes for candidates of multiple political
parties.

Non-partisan candidate\--candidate seeking a non-partisan office. Party
affiliation is not considered, i.e., judicial candidates.

Partisan candidate\--candidate seeking a partisan office under a
recognized political party ticket [or]{.underline} a candidate seeking a
partisan office without political party affiliation (independent
candidate, IND.), i.e., State Representative, DEM. or State
Representative, IND.

Party affiliation\--political party represented by a candidate seeking a
partisan office under a party ticket, i.e., County Clerk, REP.

**RULES RELATING TO ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS**

R168.773 PREPARATION OF PROGRAM

RULE 3

> \(10\) The vote tabulation portion of the program shall be written:
>
> \(a\) To reflect the rotation sequence of the candidates\' names and
> ballot position numbers as they appear on the ballot labels in the
> various precincts.
>
> \(b\) To count valid votes cast by a voter for candidates for an
> office.
>
> \(c\) To count valid votes cast by a voter for or against any
> question.
>
> \(d\) So as not to count votes cast by a voter for an office or
> question if the number of votes cast by a voter exceeds the number
> which the voter is entitled to vote for on that office or question.
>
> \(e\) To ignore punches in a ballot card in positions where a
> candidate\'s name or questions do not appear on the official ballot.
> These punches shall not have effect on the ballot.
>
> \(f\) So that the partisan, nonpartisan, and proposal sections of the
> ballot are considered separate sections of the ballot. The action of a
> voter in 1 section of the ballot shall not affect the voter\'s action
> on another section of the ballot.
>
> \(11\) For a partisan primary election, the vote tabulation section of
> the program shall be written:
>
> \(a\) To determine if a voter has cast votes for candidates of 1 or
> more political party.
>
> \(b\) To determine if a voter has cast votes for a candidate of 1 or
> more political parties and a vote in the \"party qualification
> section\" of the ballot.
>
> NOT RELEVANT \-\-- Party Qualification Section no longer appears on
> the primary ballot.
>
> \(c\) To count the votes when they are recorded by a voter for
> candidates of 1 political party only where a vote is not recorded in
> the \"party qualification section\" of the ballot; or to count the
> vote when it is recorded by the voter for 1 selection only in the
> \"party qualification section\" of the ballot and where a vote is not
> recorded for 1 or more partisan candidates.

NOT RELEVANT \-\-- Party Qualification Section no longer appears on the
primary ballot.

> \(d\) To reject all votes cast in the partisan section of the ballot
> and the \"party qualification section\" of the ballot if votes are
> cast for candidates of more than 1 political party; or if votes are
> cast for candidates of 1 or more political parties and 1 or more votes
> are cast in the \"party qualification section\" of the ballot; or if
> more than 1 vote is cast in the \"party qualification section\" of the
> ballot.
>
> NOT RELEVANT \-\-- Party Qualification Section no longer appears on
> the primary ballot.
>
> \(12\) For a partisan general election, the vote tabulation section of
> the program shall be written as follows:
>
> \(a\) A vote shall be counted for each candidate of the political
> party indicated by the voter\'s straight ticket vote, if any other
> vote does not appear on the partisan portion of the ballot.
>
> \(b\) A vote shall not be counted if the voter has voted more than 1
> straight ticket vote and another vote does not appear on the partisan
> section of the ballot.
>
> \(c\) When only 1 candidate is to be elected to an office and the
> voter has voted a straight party ticket and voted for individual
> candidates, a vote shall be counted for each of the individual
> candidates voted for, and for each candidate of the party for which
> the straight party vote was voted and individual votes for candidates
> of other parties were not voted.
>
> \(d\) When 1 or more candidates are to be elected to an office and the
> voter has voted 2 or more straight party tickets and the \[sic\]
> individual votes for partisan candidates, a vote shall be counted for
> each individual candidate voted for when the number of votes for that
> office does not exceed the number for which the voter is entitled to
> vote.
>
> \(e\) When 2 partisan candidates are to be elected to the same office
> and the voter has voted a straight party ticket for 1 political party
> and has voted individually for 2 candidates of a different political
> party for that office, a vote shall be counted for each of the
> candidates for whom the individual votes were voted, but votes shall
> not be counted for the candidates of the party indicated by the
> voter\'s straight party selection for that office.

\(f\) When 2 partisan candidates are to be elected to the same office
and the voter has voted a straight party ticket for 1 political party
and that party has 2 candidates for that office, and the voter has voted
an individual vote for 1 candidate for that office in a different
political party, a vote shall be counted only for the candidate for whom
the individual vote was made. Under these conditions, a vote shall not
be counted for a candidate for that office by virtue of the voter\'s
straight party selection.

> \(g\) When 2 partisan candidates are to be elected to the same office
> and the voter has voted a straight party ticket for 1 political party
> and that party has only 1 candidate for that office, a vote shall be
> counted for the party candidate for that office and if the voter has
> voted for a candidate of a different political party for that office,
> that vote shall be counted.
>
> \(h\) When a voter has voted a straight party ticket for a political
> party and has voted individual votes for members of that party only, a
> vote shall be counted for each candidate of that party. These
> conditions do not constitute an overvote.

R168.776 PREPARATION OF OFFICIAL TEST DECK

RULE 6

> \(1\) The election commission providing the program or its authorized
> assistant shall prepare a test deck with predetermined results.
>
> \(2\) The test deck shall consist of ballot cards of the same type to
> be used in the election with the word \"TEST\" stamped, printed, or
> written on each card.
>
> \(3\) A document, record, chart, or listing shall be prepared
> indicating the punches recorded in the test ballot card. This
> documentation shall indicate each valid or invalid vote.
>
> \(4\) In addition to other requirements of the act, a ballot card for
> use in the test deck for a partisan general election shall be
> prepared:
>
> \(a\) So that each political party receives not less than 2 straight
> ticket votes and so that any 2 parties do not receive the same number
> of straight ticket votes.
>
> \(b\) So that 2 or more parties receive straight ticket votes on 1
> ballot.
>
> \(c\) So that at least 1 of the ballots with a straight ticket vote
> for a party shall be individual punches for candidates of the same
> party, candidates of a different party, candidates for the same office
> of different parties, and nonpartisan candidates and proposals.
>
> \(d\) In which punches appear in positions other than those used for
> candidates, proposals, or to indicate straight party voting.
>
> \(e\) In which a punch does not appear.
>
> \(f\) In which a punch appears in each position where a candidate or
> proposal appears on the ballot.
>
> \(5\) In addition to other requirements of the act, a ballot card for
> use in the test deck for a partisan primary shall be prepared:
>
> \(a\) So that punches appear on the same ballot card for candidates of
> different political parties, along with candidates for nonpartisan
> offices and votes for proposals.

(b) So that punches appear on the same ballot card for candidates of 1
    or more political parties and a punch made in the \"party
    qualification section\" of the ballot, and shall include punches for
    nonpartisan offices and for proposals.

    NOT RELEVANT \-\-- Party Qualification Section no longer appears on
    the primary ballot.

(c) So that more than 1 punch appears in the \"party qualification
    section\" of the ballot.

> NOT RELEVANT \-\-- Party Qualification Section no longer appears on
> the primary ballot.
>
> \(6\) When 2 or more valid punch positions exist in the combination of
> numbers listed below, each of the valid punch positions shall be
> punched into 1 or more ballot cards: \[Ballot card positions follow in
> Rules.\]
>
> NOT RELEVANT \-\-- applies to obsolete mainframe computer hardware
> used for punch card tabulation only.
>
> \(7\) A duplicate of the test deck shall be prepared. The duplicate of
> the test deck may consist of standard data processing cards.
>
> NOT RELEVANT \-\-- applies to obsolete mainframe computer hardware
> used for punch card tabulation only.

###### TEST PROCEDURES FOR PARTISAN PRIMARY ELECTION 

Working with the ballot to be tested, prepare a chart that reflects each
political party, office, candidate, write-in position (the number of
write-in positions will be equal to the number of candidates to be
nominated or elected), and a position for the \"yes\" and \"no\" for
each proposal. Enter the total number of votes allowed for each office
and proposal under each office or proposal heading.

Following the instructions below, use a \"1\" to show votes that count
and a \"0\" to show votes that do not count due to an overvote within an
office or proposal. Where instructed to \"vote correctly\" vote for the
maximum number of candidates allowed and vote \"yes\" or \"no\" on all
proposals. *(See sample ballot on page 13 and sample chart on page 14.)*

To create a test deck, vote ballots as follows.

1\. FOR EACH PARTY, vote all positions that are used on the ballot for
partisan offices, non-partisan offices, write-ins, and proposals.
EXCEPTION: If no candidates are running for an office, skip the office;
overvoting will not be possible.

R168.773 - Rule 3(10) (d). Will not count any votes.

See sample chart on page 15 - Test Ballot #1 and #2

> 2\. Using 1 ballot, vote all positions that are not used on the ballot
> for candidates, write-ins, and proposals. To complete this step, mark
> the unused vote positions.

R168.733 - Rule 3(10(e). Will not count any votes.

(See sample chart on page 15 -- Test Ballot #3)

> 3\. Insert 1 blank ballot into the test deck.

No applicable Law or Rule. Will not count any votes.

See sample chart on page 15 - Test Ballot #4

> 4\. FOR EACH PARTY, vote the following:

\(a\) Vote 1 ballot correctly in the partisan section and overvote the
non-partisan and proposal sections of the ballot

> \(b\) Vote 1 ballot correctly in the non-partisan section and overvote
> the partisan and proposal sections of the ballot
>
> \(c\) Vote 1 ballot correctly in the proposal section and overvote the
> partisan and non-partisan sections of the ballot
>
> EXCEPTION: If no candidates are running for an office, skip the
> office; overvoting will not be possible.
>
> R168.773 - Rule 3(10)(b)(c) and (f). Will only count votes cast in the
> partisan section in (a). Will only count votes cast in the
> non-partisan section in (b). Will only count votes cast in the
> proposal section in (c).

See sample chart on page 15 - Test Ballot #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10

> 5\. Using 1 ballot, vote the following: DO NOT OVERVOTE; VOTE A SPLIT
> TICKET.
>
> \(a\) Vote for candidates under different party sections in the
> partisan section of the ballot.

(b) Vote the non-partisan and proposal sections of the ballot.

> R168.773 - Rule 3(11)(a) and R168.776 - Rule 6(5)(a). Will count votes
> in the non-partisan and proposal sections of the ballot. Will not
> count votes in the partisan section.

See sample chart on page 15 - Test Ballot #11

> 6\. Vote correctly one or more ballots from a different precinct.
> These ballots will be rejected because the precinct code is improper
> for the program and tabulator being tested. No votes will count. You
> should not be able to override the tabulator's rejection of this
> ballot.

See sample chart on page 15 - Test Ballot #12

WHEN INSTRUCTIONS 1 THROUGH 6 ARE COMPLETED, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING:

> \(1\) Subtotal all columns on the chart to determine the total number
> of votes cast for each candidate and proposal that should be counted
> when the test deck is tabulated.

(2) Vote additional ballots as necessary so that a different total
    number of valid votes are cast for each candidate within an office,
    and for and against each proposal. NOTE: It is [not]{.underline}
    required that each write-in position show a different total number
    of votes.

> R168.773 - Rule 3(10)(a) and MCL168.798. None of the candidates,
> write-in positions, nor proposals shall have an accumulated vote total
> of zero.
>
> See sample chart on page 15 - Test Ballot #13, #14, #15, #16, #17,
> #18, #19, #20, #21, #22, #23, #24, #25, #26, #27, #28, #29, #30 and
> #31
>
> \(3\) Tabulate all ballots included in the test deck **overriding all
> rejected ballots so they are accepted by the tabulator.** (You should
> not be able to override the wrong precinct ballot.) Print out the vote
> totals as tabulated. Only properly cast votes will be counted.
>
> \(4\) Compare the predetermined totals with the tabulator totals for
> each candidate, write-in position, and proposal.
>
> \(5\) If the totals BALANCE, the test is complete.
>
> If the totals DO NOT BALANCE, the errors must be found and corrected.
> Errors may be in the chart of predetermined results, how the test deck
> was marked, the programming, or due to a flaw in the ballots. Once the
> error or problem is identified and corrected the test must be re-run.
> Once the totals balance the test is complete.

OFFICIAL BALLOT

PRIMARY ELECTION

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2008

+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| # PARTISAN SECTION    |                       | #                     |
|                       |                       |  NON-PARTISAN SECTION |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| ###### VOTE O         |                       | ## J                  |
| NLY ONE PARTY SECTION |                       | UDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT |
|                       |                       |                       |
| ** **               |                       | ## 1^ST^ CIRCUIT      |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       |                       | ## INCUMBANT POSITION |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       |                       | ## Vote               |
|                       |                       |  for note more than 1 |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **REPUBLICAN PARTY    | **DEMOCRATIC PARTY    |                       |
| SECTION**             | SECTION**             |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| # STATE               | # STATE               |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| ## GOVERNOR           | ## GOVERNOR           |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| ## Vot                | ## Vot                |                       |
| e for not more than 1 | e for not more than 1 |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **Lloyd C. Jenkins**  | **Peter Johanson**    | **James B. Sweeny**   |
|                       |                       |                       |
| **John L. Stark**     | **Wendell Todd**      | **Randall Calloway**  |
|                       |                       |                       |
| \_                    | **Michael Pitts**     | **Steve Mix**         |
| \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\ |                       |                       |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ | **Marie Randolph**    | **Jason Daniels**     |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       | **                    | **Mitch Van Slyke**   |
|                       | \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\ |                       |
|                       | _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** | \_\_\_\_              |
|                       |                       | \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\ |
|                       |                       | _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| ## CONGRESSIONAL      | ## CONGRESSIONAL      | # PROPOSAL SECTION    |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| ## REPRE              | ## REPRE              | ## COUNTY             |
| SENTATIVE IN CONGRESS | SENTATIVE IN CONGRESS |                       |
|                       |                       | ##                    |
| ## 18^TH^ DISTRICT    | ## 18^TH^ DISTRICT    |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| ## Vot                | ## Vot                |                       |
| e for not more than 1 | e for not more than 1 |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
|                       |                       | ## PROPOSAL A         |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       |                       | **A proposal to raise |
|                       |                       | revenue for the       |
|                       |                       | paving of main street |
|                       |                       | by establishing a tax |
|                       |                       | on running shoes.**   |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       |                       | The proposal would:   |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       |                       | -   Establish a .2    |
|                       |                       |     cent tax on all   |
|                       |                       |     running shoes     |
|                       |                       |     sold in the       |
|                       |                       |     county            |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       |                       | -   Obligate all      |
|                       |                       |     funds raised by   |
|                       |                       |     the "running shoe |
|                       |                       |     tax" to be spent  |
|                       |                       |     on paving main    |
|                       |                       |     street            |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       |                       | Should this proposal  |
|                       |                       | be adopted?           |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       |                       | **YES**               |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       |                       | **NO**                |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| #### Maurice Berg     | **Wilbur Stanley**    |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| **Tom Moore**         | \_\_                  |                       |
|                       | \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\ |                       |
| \_\_\_\_\             | _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ |                       |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
|                       |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
|                       |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| ## LEGISLATIVE        | ## LEGISLATIVE        |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| ## REPRESENTATIVE     | ## REPRESENTATIVE     |                       |
|  IN STATE LEGISLATURE |  IN STATE LEGISLATURE |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| ## 120^TH^ DISTRICT   | ## 120^TH^ DISTRICT   |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| ## Vot                | ## Vot                |                       |
| e for not more than 1 | e for not more than 1 |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| #### Alan Tubbs       | #### Rebecca Parker   |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| \_\_\_\_\             | \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\       |                       |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ | _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
|                       |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| ## PRECINCT DELEGATE  | ## PRECINCT DELEGATE  |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| ## DELEGATE           | ## DELEGATE           |                       |
|  TO COUNTY CONVENTION |  TO COUNTY CONVENTION |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| ## Vot                | ## Vot                |                       |
| e for not more than 1 | e for not more than 1 |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **Alan Tubbs**        | #### Nathan Larkin    |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| **Michelle            | **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\   |                       |
| Watkins-Jones**       | _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| **                    |                       |                       |
| \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\ |                       |                       |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| **\_**                |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+

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**TEST PROCEDURES FOR GENERAL ELECTION**

Working with the ballot to be tested, prepare a chart that reflects each
political party, office, candidate, write-in position (the number of
write-in positions will be equal to the number of candidates to be
nominated or elected), and a position for the \"yes\" and \"no\" for
each proposal. Enter the total number of votes allowed for each office
and proposal under each office or proposal heading.

Following the instructions below, use a \"1\" to show votes that count,
and a \"0\" to show votes that do not count due to an overvote within an
office or proposal. Use a "(1)" to show votes that are awarded to
candidates of a political party by virtue of a straight party vote.
Where instructed to \"vote correctly\" vote for the maximum number of
candidates allowed and vote \"yes\" or \"no\" on all proposals. *(See
sample ballot on page 21 and sample chart on page 22.)*

To create a test deck, vote ballots as follows:

> 1\. Using 1 ballot, vote all positions that are used on the ballot for
> candidates, write-ins, proposals, and straight parties. EXCEPTION: If
> no candidates are running for an office, skip the office; overvoting
> will not be possible.
>
> R168.773 - Rule 3(10)(d) and R168.776 - Rule 6(4)(f). Will not count
> any votes.

See sample chart on page 23 - Test Ballot #1

> 2\. Using 1 ballot, vote all positions that are not used on the ballot
> for candidates, write-ins, proposals, and straight parties. To
> complete this step, mark the unused vote positions.
>
> R168.773 - Rule 3(10)(e) and R168.776 - Rule 6(4)(d). Will not count
> any votes.
>
> See sample chart on page 23 -- Test Ballot #2
>
> 3\. Insert 1 blank ballot into the test deck.
>
> R168.776 - Rule 6(4)(e). Will not count any votes.

See sample chart on page 23 - Test Ballot #3

> 4\. Using 1 ballot, vote a straight party ticket. Do not cast any
> other partisan votes on this ballot.
>
> R168.773 - Rule 3(12)(a). Will count votes for all candidates within
> political party selected by virtue of the straight party ticket vote.
>
> See sample chart on page 23 ‑ Test Ballot #4
>
> 5\. Using 1 ballot, vote 2 or more straight party tickets. Do not cast
> any other partisan votes on this ballot.
>
> R168.776 - Rule 6(4)(b) and R168.773 - Rule 3(12)(b). Will not count
> any votes.
>
> See sample chart on page 23 ‑ Test Ballot #5
>
> 6\. Using 1 ballot, and a different office for each instruction, vote
> the following:
>
> \(a\) Vote a straight party ticket
>
> \(b\) In a \"vote for 1\" partisan office, vote for 1 candidate of the
> same party used in (a)
>
> \(c\) In a \"vote for 1\" partisan office, vote for 1 candidate of a
> different party than used in (a)
>
> \(d\) In a \"vote for 2\" partisan office, vote for 2 candidates, each
> from different parties
>
> \(e\) Do not vote in a partisan office where a candidate appears under
> the party selected in (a)
>
> \(f\) Vote for 1 write-in candidate in either a partisan or
> non-partisan office (if applicable)
>
> \(g\) Vote non‑partisan offices and proposals
>
> R168.776 - Rule 6(4)(c) and R168.773 - Rule 3(12)(c). Will count votes
> in all of above including (b). Will count a vote in (e) by virtue of
> the straight party ticket vote.
>
> See sample chart on page 23 ‑ Test Ballot #6
>
> 7\. Vote the following: DO NOT VOTE THE STRAIGHT PARTY SECTION
>
> \(a\) Vote 1 ballot correctly in the partisan section and overvote the
> non‑partisan and proposal sections of the ballot
>
> \(b\) Vote 1 ballot correctly in the non-partisan section and overvote
> the partisan and proposal sections
>
> \(c\) Vote 1 ballot correctly in the proposal section and overvote the
> partisan and non-partisan sections
>
> EXCEPTION: If no candidates are running for an office, skip the
> office; overvoting will not be possible.
>
> R168.773 - Rule 3(10)(b)(c) and (f). Will only count votes cast in the
> partisan section in (a). Will only count votes cast in the
> non-partisan section in (b). Will only count votes cast in the
> proposal section in (c).
>
> See sample chart on page 23 ‑ Test Ballot #7, #8 and #9
>
> 8\. Using 1 ballot, vote two or more straight party tickets. Using a
> different office for each instruction, vote the following:
>
> \(a\) In a \"vote for 1\" office, cast a vote for the candidates
> listed under the first and second party selected above
>
> \(b\) Repeat step (a)
>
> \(c\) In two \"vote for 1\" offices, cast a vote for the candidates
> listed under the first party selected
>
> \(d\) In a \"vote for 1\" office, cast a vote for the candidate listed
> under the second party selected above
>
> R168.773 - Rule 3(12)d. Will count a vote for the candidates selected
> under (c) and (d). NOTE: Additional ballots may be required to
> complete instructions (c) and (d).
>
> See sample chart on page 23 ‑ Test Ballots #10 and #11
>
> 9\. Using 1 ballot and a different office for each instruction, vote
> the following:
>
> \(a\) Vote a straight party ticket for a party where in a \"vote for
> 2\" partisan office there are 2 candidates from that party running
>
> \(b\) In the first \"vote for 2\" office, where there are 2 candidates
> from the party used in (a) running, cast two votes for candidates of a
> different party than used in (a)
>
> \(c\) In a second \"vote for 2\" office, where there are 2 candidates
> from the party used in (a) running, cast two votes for candidates of
> two different parties than used in (a)
>
> R168.773 - Rule 3(12)(e). Will count a vote for all candidates within
> the political party selected in (a) by virtue of the straight party
> vote except for the offices used in (b) and (c). In those offices will
> count a vote for the individual candidates under the other parties
> selected. NOTE: Additional ballots may be needed to complete this
> test.
>
> See sample chart on page 23 - Test Ballots #12 and #13
>
> NOTE: If the ballot contains a "vote for 3" office and there are 3
> candidates from that party running, an additional test ballot must be
> included following this same instruction. To do so, change all
> references to "two candidates" to "three candidates."
>
> 10\. Using 1 ballot and a different office for each instruction, vote
> the following:
>
> \(a\) Vote a straight party ticket for a party where in a \"vote for
> 2\" partisan office there are 2 candidates from that party running
>
> \(b\) In the first \"vote for 2\" office, where there are 2 candidates
> from the party used in (a) running, vote for a candidate of a
> different party than used in (a)
>
> \(c\) In a second \"vote for 2\" office, where there are 2 candidates
> from the party used in (a) running, vote for a candidate of the party
> used in (a) and vote for a candidate of a different party
>
> \(d\) In a third \"vote for 2\" office, where there are 2 candidates
> from the same party used in (a) running, vote for a candidate of the
> same party used in (a)
>
> R168.773 - Rule 3(12)(f). Will count a vote for all candidates within
> the political party selected in (a) by virtue of the straight party
> vote except for the offices used in (b) and (c). In those offices will
> only count a vote for the individual candidates selected. In (d), will
> count the individual vote and award the second vote by virtue of the
> straight party vote. NOTE: Additional ballots may be required to
> complete this test.
>
> See sample chart on page 23 - Test Ballots #14, #15 and #16
>
> 11\. Using 1 ballot, vote the following:
>
> \(a\) Vote a straight party ticket where in a \"vote for 2\" partisan
> office there is only 1 candidate from that same party running
>
> \(b\) In a second \"vote for 2\" office, where there is only 1
> candidate from the party used in (a) running, vote for a candidate of
> a different party than used in (a)
>
> R168.773 - Rule 3(12)(g). Will count votes for all candidates within
> the political party selected in (a) by virtue of the straight party
> vote except for the office used in (b). In that office will count a
> vote for the straight party candidate and the individual candidate
> under the other party selected. NOTE: An additional ballot may be
> required to complete instruction (b).
>
> See sample chart on page 23 ‑ Test Ballots #17 and #18
>
> 12\. FOR EACH PARTY, vote a straight party ticket and vote
> individually for candidates of the same party.
>
> R168.773 - Rule 3(12)(h). Will count votes for all candidates within
> the political party selected by virtue of the individual votes cast. A
> vote shall not be counted for a candidate by virtue of the straight
> party vote. This condition does not constitute an overvote.
>
> See sample chart on page 23 - Test Ballot #19, #20 and #21
>
> 13\. Vote correctly one or more ballots from a different precinct.
> These ballots will be rejected because the precinct code is improper
> for the program and tabulator being tested. No votes will count. You
> should not be able to override the tabulator's rejection of this
> ballot.
>
> See sample chart on page 23 - Test Ballot #22

WHEN INSTRUCTIONS 1 THROUGH 13 ARE COMPLETED, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING:

(1) Subtotal all columns on the chart to determine the total number of
    votes cast for each party, candidate and proposal that should be
    counted when the test deck is tabulated.

> \(2\) Vote additional ballots as necessary so that each party receives
> not less than 2 straight party votes and a different total number of
> valid votes are cast for each party in the straight party section,
> each candidate within an office, and for and against each proposal.
> NOTE: It is [not]{.underline} required that each write-in position
> show a different total number of votes.
>
> R168.773 - Rule 3(10)(a), R168.776 - Rule 6(4)(a) and MCL168.798. None
> of the parties, candidates, write-ins, or proposals shall have an
> accumulated vote total of zero.
>
> See sample chart on page 23 - Test Ballots #23, #24, #25, #26, #27,
> #28, #29, #30, #31, #32, #33 and #34
>
> \(3\) Tabulate all ballots included in the test deck **overriding all
> rejected ballots so they are accepted by the tabulator.** (You should
> not be able to override the wrong precinct ballot.) Print out the vote
> totals as tabulated. Only properly cast votes will be counted.
>
> \(4\) Compare the predetermined totals with the tabulator totals for
> each party, candidate, write-in position, and proposal.
>
> \(5\) If the totals BALANCE, the test is complete.
>
> If the totals DO NOT BALANCE, the errors must be found and corrected.
> Errors may be in the chart of predetermined results, how the test deck
> was marked, the programming, or due to a flaw in the ballots. Once the
> error or problem is identified and corrected the test must be re-run.
> Once the totals balance the test is complete.

OFFICIAL BALLOT

GENERAL ELECTION

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2008

+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| # PARTISAN SECTION    | # STATE BOARDS        | # PROPOSAL SECTION    |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| ## TO VOTE A          | ## M                  | ## STATE              |
| STRAIGHT PARTY TICKET | ICHIGAN STATE UNIVERS |                       |
|                       | ITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES |                       |
| ## Vot                |                       |                       |
| e for not more than 1 | ## Vot                |                       |
|                       | e for not more than 2 |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
|                       |                       | ## Proposal A         |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       |                       | **A proposal to ban   |
|                       |                       | bass speakers in      |
|                       |                       | automobiles.**        |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       |                       | The proposal would    |
|                       |                       | make it a felony to   |
|                       |                       | install bass          |
|                       |                       | speakers, or any      |
|                       |                       | speaker loud enough   |
|                       |                       | to cause a vehicle to |
|                       |                       | bounce as it travels  |
|                       |                       | down the road, in     |
|                       |                       | automobiles or        |
|                       |                       | trucks.               |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       |                       | Should this proposal  |
|                       |                       | be adopted?           |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       |                       | **Yes**               |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       |                       | **No**                |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **REPUBLICAN PARTY**  |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| **DEMOCRATIC PARTY**  |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| **LIBERTARIAN PARTY** |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
|                       | #### Kelly Williams   |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       | Republican            |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       | #### Kim Waters       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       | Republican            |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       | #### Don Singleton    |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       | Democratic            |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       | #### Emily Strauss    |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       | Democratic            |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       | #### Bill Deets       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       | Libertarian           |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       | #### Mike Mallory     |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       | No Party Affiliation  |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       | #### Judith Suggs     |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       | No Party Affiliation  |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       | \_\_                  |                       |
|                       | \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\ |                       |
|                       | _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       | \_\_                  |                       |
|                       | \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\ |                       |
|                       | _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| ## STATE              |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| ## GOVERNOR AN        |                       |                       |
| D LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| ## Vot                |                       |                       |
| e for not more than 1 |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| #### James Bradford   |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| **Linda Kasmerski**   |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| Republican            |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| #### Al Lerner        |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| **Bill Preston**      |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| Democratic            |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| #### Andy Prentis     |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| **Julia Wagner**      |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| Libertarian           |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| \_\_\_\_\_\           |                       |                       |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
|                       |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
|                       |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
|                       | ##                    |                       |
|                       |  NON-PARTISAN SECTION |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
|                       | ## COURT OF APPEALS   |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       | ## 1^ST^ DISTRICT     |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       | ## INCUMBENT POSITION |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       | ## Vot                |                       |
|                       | e for not more than 1 |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| ## SECRETARY OF STATE |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| ## Vot                |                       |                       |
| e for not more than 1 |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| #### Amanda Bixby     |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| Republican            |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| ##                    |                       |                       |
| ## James Q. MacDonald |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| Democratic            |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| #### Lori Scanlon     |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| Libertarian           |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| **                    |                       |                       |
| \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\ |                       |                       |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
|                       | #### Roy Bean         |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       | Judge of the Court of |                       |
|                       | Appeals               |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       | #### Alyce Comley     |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       | # \_\_\_\_\_\         |                       |
|                       | _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
|                       |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
|                       |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
|                       |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| ## LEGISLATIVE        |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| ## REPRESENTATIVE     |                       |                       |
| IN STATE LEGISLATURE  |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| ## 120^TH^ DISTRICT   |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| ## Vot                |                       |                       |
| e for not more than 1 |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| #### Roger Overstreet |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| Republican            |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| #### Arnie Schmidt    |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| Democratic            |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| #### Claude R. Raines |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| No Party Affiliation  |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| \_\_\_\_              |                       |                       |
| \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\ |                       |                       |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| \_                    |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
|                       |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
|                       |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
|                       |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+

![](media/image4.png)

![](media/image5.png)

**TEST PROCEDURES FOR NON-PARTISAN ELECTION** **WITH PROPOSALS**

Working with the ballot to be tested, prepare a chart that reflects each
office, candidate, write-in position (the number of write-in positions
will be equal to the number of candidates to be nominated or elected),
and a position for the \"yes\" and \"no\" for each proposal. Enter the
total number of votes allowed for each office and proposal under each
office or proposal heading. Where instructed to \"vote correctly\" vote
for the maximum number of candidates allowed and vote \"yes\" or \"no\"
on all proposals.

Following the instructions below, use a \"1\" to show votes that count,
and a \"0\" to show votes that do not count due to an overvote in an
office or proposal. *(See sample ballot on page 26 and sample chart on
page 27.)*

To create a test deck, vote ballots as follows:

1\. Using 1 ballot, vote all positions that are used on the ballot for
candidates, write-ins, and proposals. EXCEPTION: If no candidates are
running for an office, skip the office; overvoting will not be possible.

> R168.773 - Rule 3(10)(d). Will not count any votes.
>
> See sample chart on page 27 -- Test Ballot #1
>
> 2\. Using 1 ballot, vote all positions that are not used on the ballot
> for candidates, write-ins, and proposals. To complete this step, mark
> the unused vote positions.

R168.773 - Rule 3(10)(e). Will not count any votes.

See sample chart on page 27 -- Test Ballot #2

3\. Insert 1 blank ballot into the test deck.

R168.776 - Rule 6(4)(e). Will not count any votes.

See sample chart on page 27 -- Test Ballot #3

4.  Vote the following:

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(a) Vote 1 ballot correctly in the non-partisan section and overvote the
    proposal section of the ballot

> \(b\) Vote 1 ballot correctly in the proposal section and overvote the
> non- partisan section of the ballot
>
> R168.773 - Rule 3(10)(b)(c) and (f). Will only count votes cast in the
> non-partisan section in (a). Will only count votes cast in the
> proposal section in (b).
>
> See sample chart on page 27 -- Test Ballot #4 and #5
>
> 5\. Vote correctly one or more ballots from a different precinct.
> These ballots will be rejected because the precinct code is improper
> for the program and tabulator being tested. No votes will count. You
> should not be able to override the tabulator's rejection of this
> ballot.
>
> See sample chart on page 27 -- Test Ballot #6

WHEN INSTRUCTIONS 1 THROUGH 5 ARE COMPLETED, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING:

\(1\) Subtotal all columns on the chart to determine the total number of
votes cast for each candidate, write-in position, and proposal that
should be counted when the test deck is tabulated.

> \(2\) Vote additional ballots as necessary so that a different total
> number of valid votes are cast for each candidate within an office,
> and for and against each proposal. Note: It is [not]{.underline}
> required that each write-in position show a different total number of
> votes.
>
> R168.773 - Rule 3(10)(a). None of the candidates, write-in positions,
> or proposals shall have an accumulated vote total of zero.
>
> See sample chart on page 27 -- Test Ballots #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12,
> #13, #14 and #15
>
> \(3\) Tabulate all ballots included in the test deck **overriding all
> rejected ballots so they are accepted by the tabulator.** (You should
> not be able to override the wrong precinct ballot.) Print out the vote
> totals as tabulated. Only properly cast votes will be counted.
>
> \(4\) Compare the predetermined totals with the tabulator totals for
> each candidate, write-in position, and proposal.

\(5\) If the totals BALANCE, the test is complete.

> If the totals DO NOT BALANCE, the errors must be found and corrected.
> Errors may be in the chart of predetermined results, how the test deck
> was marked, the programming, or due to a flaw in the ballots. Once the
> error or problem is identified and corrected the test must be re-run.
> Once the totals balance the test is complete.

OFFICIAL BALLOT

SCHOOL ELECTION

MAY 6, 2008

+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| # NON-PARTISAN SECTION            | # PROPOSAL SECTION                |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| ## LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT          | ## LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT          |
|                                   |                                   |
| ##                                |                                   |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD       |                                   |
| MEMBER                            |                                   |
|                                   |                                   |
| Vote for not more than 4          |                                   |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| **Bill Wendt**                    | Special Millage Increase          |
|                                   |                                   |
| **Jill Collingsworth**            | This proposal would institute a   |
|                                   | special 1 mill levy, monies       |
| **Morton A. Harrison**            | raised to be spent recruiting     |
|                                   | better high school football       |
| **Elsa Klein**                    | players.                          |
|                                   |                                   |
| **Calvin Lutz**                   | Should this millage be adopted?   |
|                                   |                                   |
| **Wendy Preston**                 | **Yes**                           |
|                                   |                                   |
| **Kris Stevenson**                | **No**                            |
|                                   |                                   |
| **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\ |                                   |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** |                                   |
|                                   |                                   |
| **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\ |                                   |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** |                                   |
|                                   |                                   |
| **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\ |                                   |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** |                                   |
|                                   |                                   |
| **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\ |                                   |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** |                                   |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+

![](media/image6.png)

**TEST PROCEDURES FOR SPECIAL PROPOSAL ELECTION**

Working with the ballot to be tested, prepare a chart that reflects a
position for the \"yes\" and \"no\" for each proposal. Enter the total
number of votes allowed under each proposal heading.

Following the instructions below, use a "1" to show marks that count and
a "0" to show marks that do not count. Where instructed to \"vote
correctly\" vote \"yes\" or \"no\" on all proposals. *(See sample ballot
on page 30 and sample chart on page 31.)*

To create a test deck, vote ballots as follows:

> 1\. Using 1 ballot, vote all positions that are used on the ballot.

R168.773 - Rule 3(10)(d). Will not count any votes.

See sample chart on page 31 -- Test Ballot #1

> 2\. Using 1 ballot, vote all positions that are not used on the
> ballot. To complete this step, mark the unused vote positions.
>
> R168.773 - Rule 3(10)(e). Will not count any votes.
>
> See sample chart on page 31 -- Test Ballot #2
>
> 3\. Insert 1 blank ballot into the test deck.
>
> R168.776 - Rule 6(4)(e). Will not count any votes.
>
> See sample chart on page 31 -- Test Ballot #3
>
> 4\. Vote 1 ballot correctly.
>
> R168.773 - Rule 3(10)(b). Will count all votes cast.
>
> See sample chart on page 31 -- Test Ballot #4
>
> 5\. Vote correctly one or more ballots from a different precinct.
> These ballots will be rejected because the precinct code is improper
> for the program and tabulator being tested. No votes will count. You
> should not be able to override the tabulator's rejection of this
> ballot.
>
> See sample chart on page 31 -- Test Ballot #5

WHEN INSTRUCTIONS 1 THROUGH 5 ARE COMPLETED, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING:

> \(1\) Subtotal all columns on the chart to determine the total number
> of votes cast for each proposal that should be counted when the test
> deck is tabulated.
>
> \(2\) Vote additional ballots as necessary so that a different total
> number of valid votes are cast for and against each proposal.
>
> R168.773 - Rule 3(10)(a). None of the vote positions shall have an
> accumulated vote total of zero.
>
> See sample chart on page 31 -- Test Ballots #6 and #7
>
> \(3\) Tabulate all ballots included in the test deck **overriding all
> rejected ballots so they are accepted by the tabulator.** (You should
> not be able to override the wrong precinct ballot.) Print out the vote
> totals as tabulated. Only properly cast votes will be counted.
>
> \(4\) Compare the predetermined totals with the tabulator totals for
> each vote position.
>
> \(5\) If the totals BALANCE, the test is complete.
>
> If the totals DO NOT BALANCE, the errors must be found and corrected.
> Errors may be in the chart of predetermined results, how the test deck
> was marked, the programming, or due to a flaw in the ballots. Once the
> error problem is identified and corrected the test must be re-run.
> Once the totals balance the test is complete.

OFFICIAL BALLOT

SPECIAL ELECTION

FEBRUARY 5, 2008

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| # PROPOSAL SECTION                                                    |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| ## County 911 Millage Proposal                                        |
|                                                                       |
| A proposal to raise the county millage by 1.6 mills to fund           |
| telecommunication enhancements to the 911dispatch system and to fund  |
| a full time administrative assistant position.                        |
|                                                                       |
| Should this proposal be adopted?                                      |
|                                                                       |
| ###### Yes                                                            |
|                                                                       |
| # No                                                                  |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

![](media/image7.png)

SM = Stray Marks

BB = Blank Ballot

WP = Wrong Precinct

Test Procedures for the

AutoMARK Voter Assist Terminal (VAT)

Promulgated Rule R168.775 deals with the preparation of voting devices
to be used in Michigan elections. Subsection (7) directs, "An assembled
voting device shall be tested to determine if it is operating properly."
The following test procedures must be carried out prior to each election
for each program, ballot style and VAT that will be used at the election
to ensure that the equipment is functioning properly.

For each step described below, the marked test ballot must be visually
inspected to verify the accuracy of the program and the proper placement
of each mark on the ballot. It should be noted that the preparation of a
chart of predetermined results is [not]{.underline} required.
Additionally, since the AutoMARK is not a ballot counting device, test
ballots do not have to be tabulated nor is it required that AutoMARK
devices be demonstrated or tested at a public accuracy test. Election
officials who wish to include a demonstration of the AutoMARK at a
public accuracy test may do so at their discretion.

Documentation of the completion of the required preliminary accuracy
test is demonstrated through the test ballots (test deck) and the
AutoMARK Preparation and Test Certification form which must be attested
to by the local election commission or their authorized representatives
and retained as a public record under the provisions of Michigan
election law.

It is important that the ballot stub be removed from each ballot prior
to insertion into the terminal and that all ballots be inserted clean
end first. In addition, all test ballots must be numbered sequentially
and marked "TEST." It is further recommended that a notation be made on
each test ballot that describes the condition being tested. While all
test decks and programs must be retained in accordance with the
provisions of Michigan election law, these materials are not subject to
Federal retention requirements.

The AutoMARK testing procedures are divided into two steps. The first
step is designed to ensure that all hardware is functioning properly.
The second step is designed to verify the accuracy of the programs that
will be used to mark ballots. Because the programs installed into each
terminal within the jurisdiction will be identical, only one flash
memory card will need to be fully tested.

**[Step One - Hardware Testing]{.underline}** Performed on all AutoMARKs
within the jurisdiction to ensure that all elements of the terminal are
working properly and that the flash memory card is properly prepared for
the election at hand.

Insert a flash memory card into the AutoMARK terminal that it will be
assigned to for use on Election Day. Next, insert the switch mode key
into the terminal and turn it to the **Test** position. (Note: The
screen will remain blank for approximately one minute.) Unlock the flash
memory card if it has been encrypted. Then turn the switch mode key to
the **On** position.

1.  Insert the first ballot into the AutoMARK

    a.  Test all keys on the keypad, such as Volume, Select, Forward,
        Back, etc.

    b.  Test all buttons on the touch screen, such as Next, Back, Mark,
        More, etc.

    c.  Test the headphones.

Use the "Exit Return Ballot" button to eject the blank ballot.

Mark this ballot "Test 1 -- Hardware Test."

### Test the print calibration and flash memory card

> This test, which must be performed for all ballot styles within the
> jurisdiction, is used to verify that the flash memory card works in
> the VAT, that all marks will be made within the target area of each
> vote position and that all offices, candidates and proposals are
> recognized. To perform this test, turn the switch mode key to the
> **Test** position. The **Main Menu** will display. Press **Test Ballot
> Print**.

Complete the following steps:

a.  Insert the test ballot. The ballot will automatically be marked and
    returned for visual inspection.

b.  Carefully inspect the ballot to ensure that: 1) all vote positions
    appearing on the ballot have been marked, 2) the marks fall within
    the target area of each vote position and 3) the name of each
    candidate that is over-laid on the ballot is the same as the name
    that is printed on the ballot.

c.  Press **Done**.

Mark this ballot "Test 2 -- Test Ballot Print."

This completes the testing that must be performed on all AutoMARKs prior
to an election.

### [Step Two - Program Testing]{.underline} Within each jurisdiction, the program must be completely tested for one ballot style. If more than one ballot style is needed within the jurisdiction, only those instructions, offices, candidates and proposals that are unique to each additional ballot style will need to be tested. 

1\. Turn the switch mode key to the **On** position. Insert a test
ballot into the VAT. Use either the touch screen or keypad to complete
this step. Navigate through the ballot comparing the audio presentation
of the ballot and the visual presentation of the ballot against the
official ballot. Pay particular attention to the pronunciation of each
word and the names of all candidates. NOTE: Needed adjustments to the
voice files must be made in the AutoMark Information Manager Software
(AIMS). If adjustments are needed, contact the persons responsible for
programming.

2\. Once you have verified the visual and audio presentations of the
ballot, using the same ballot, attempt to over vote each office and
proposal. In each "Vote for one office," the selection of a second
choice should de-select the previous choice. In offices where more than
one selection is allowed, once the maximum number of choices has been
made, a candidate must be manually de-selected before another choice can
be made. To complete this step, it will be necessary to test each vote
position to ensure that it is functioning properly. This means that all
vote positions must be selected and de-selected.

> Next, using the same ballot, record the maximum number of votes
> allowed for each office and proposal. Press the "Mark Ballot" button
> to eject the ballot. Write the words "Test 3 - Maximum Votes" at the
> top of this test ballot.
>
> For a partisan primary, additional test ballots will be needed to
> verify that the program will not allow crossover votes. This test must
> be performed for each office under each party.

**Promulgated Rule R168.773 (10)(d) This step is used to verify that
over voting will not be permitted and that voters will be able to cast
the maximum number of votes allowed for each office. This step is also
used to proof the audio and visual presentation of the ballot.**

2.  This step will require two test ballots for each proposal that
    appears on the ballot being tested. Using the first test ballot,
    mark a single "Yes" vote for the first proposal. After making your
    selections, press the "Mark Ballot" button to eject the ballot and
    verify that the "Yes" position assigned to the first proposal is
    marked. Using the second test ballot, mark a single "No" vote for
    the first proposal. Press the "Mark Ballot" button to eject the
    ballot and verify that the "No" position for the first proposal is
    marked.

> Repeat this process for each proposal on the ballot being tested.
> Write the words "Test (enter appropriate test ballot number) - Y/N
> Test" at the top of each test ballot.

**This step is required only if the ballot style(s) being tested contain
two or more proposals. This test is used to verify that votes cast on
proposals will be awarded to the proper proposal. As an option, this
step may also be used to record votes for candidates in the partisan and
non-partisan sections of the ballot if applicable. The addition of
candidate selections and or additional ballots is left to the discretion
of the election officials responsible for the test.**

3.  Turn the switch mode key to the **On** position. Insert a test
    ballot into the VAT. Navigate through the ballot using either the
    keypad or touch screen. Do not record any votes on this ballot. The
    **Summary** screen should display all offices in red. Advance to the
    **Mark Ballot** screen and press the "Mark Ballot" button to eject
    the ballot. Write the words "Test (enter appropriate test ballot
    number) - Blank Ballot" at the top of this test ballot. Note: This
    test must be performed for one ballot style only.

> **Promulgated Rule 168.775(5) - This step is used to ensure that a
> voter can record a blank ballot.**

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