The election authorities provide the sample ballots for every election. The samples are posted in every polling place and are also available upon request from individuals. Indiana Iowa No. Voters often prepare voter guides. Louisiana Sample ballots are sent upon request.
Many newspapers print sample ballots.
For the past few years we have posted the guide on our website, which has resulted in a much wider circulation than the printed copies alone. Our office does not have a sufficient budget to produce these guides and submit them to each voter. Maryland Beginning with the 200 Presidential General Election, each local election board is required to produce a sample ballot and mail it to each registered voter. We will be putting a guide on our website in 2000. Yes, sample ballots are published in local newspapers.