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GA Code § 21-2-369 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 21 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Elections and Primaries Generally|Article 9 - Voting Machines and Vote Recorders Generally|Part 4 - Optical Scanning Voting Systems|§ 21-2-369. Printing of Ballots; Arrangement

  The ballots shall be printed in black ink upon clear, white, or colored material, of such size and arrangement as will suit the construction of the ballot scanner, and in plain, clear type so as to be easily readable by persons with normal vision; provided, however, that red material shall not be used except that all ovals appearing on the ballot to indicate where a voter should mark to cast a vote may be printed in red ink.   The arrangement of offices, names of candidates, and questions upon the ballots shall conform as nearly as practicable to this chapter for the arrangement of same on paper ballots; provided, however, that such form may be varied in order to present a clear presentation of candidates and questions to the electors and that the ballots shall not be required to have a name stub.   The form and arrangement of ballots shall be prescribed by the Secretary of State and prepared by the superintendent.     (Code 1981, §21-2-369, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 1231, § 37; Ga. L. 1999, p. 29, § 1; Ga. L. 2003, p. 517, § 30; Ga. L. 2005, p. 253, § 47/HB 244; Ga. L. 2019, p. 7, § 21/HB 316.)    The 2019 amendment,  effective April 2, 2019, substituted "ballot scanner" for "optical scanner" near the middle of subsection (a).
GA Code § 21-2-369.1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 21 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Elections and Primaries Generally|Article 9 - Voting Machines and Vote Recorders Generally|Part 4 - Optical Scanning Voting Systems|§ 21-2-369.1. Candidates With Similar Names

 If two or more candidates for the same nomination or office shall have the same or similar names, the Secretary of State, in the case of federal or state offices, the superintendent of elections, in the case of county offices, or the official with whom such candidates qualify, in the case of municipal elections, shall print or cause to be printed the residence of all candidates for such nomination or office on the ballot under their names. The designated official shall determine whether the names of the candidates are of such a similar nature as to warrant printing the residence of all candidates for that office on the ballot; and the decision of the designated official shall be conclusive.    (Code 1981, §21-2-369.1, enacted by Ga. L. 2001, p. 240, § 29.)   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Editor's notes.   - In light of the similarity of the statutory provisions, opinions decided under former Code Section 21-2-354 are included in the annotations for this Code section.   Name of candidate.    - Titles such as "Dr.", "Rev.", "Judge", "Mr.", "Ms.", "Mrs.", or "Miss" are not a part of a person's name and should not be placed on the ballot as a part of the candidate's name. 1984 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 84-51 (decided under former O.C.G.A. § 21-2-354).
GA Code § 21-2-370 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 21 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Elections and Primaries Generally|Article 9 - Voting Machines and Vote Recorders Generally|Part 4 - Optical Scanning Voting Systems|§ 21-2-370. Separate Optical Scanners for Primary Elections

 Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 1999, p. 29, § 1, effective July 1, 1999.   Editor's notes.   - This Code section was based on Code 1981, § 21-2-370, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 1231, § 37.
GA Code § 21-2-371 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 21 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Elections and Primaries Generally|Article 9 - Voting Machines and Vote Recorders Generally|Part 4 - Optical Scanning Voting Systems|§ 21-2-371. Unofficial Ballots; Out-of-Order Systems

  If ballots for a precinct at which an optical scanning voting system is to be used shall not be delivered to the poll officers as required by this chapter, the chief manager of such precinct shall cause other ballots to be prepared, printed, or written, as nearly in the form of official ballots as practicable; and the poll officers shall cause the ballots, so substituted, to be used at the primary or election, in the same manner, as nearly as may be, as the official ballots. Such ballots, so substituted, shall be known as unofficial ballots.   If any optical scanning voting system being used in any primary or election shall become out of order during such primary or election, it shall, if possible, be repaired or another optical scanning voting system substituted by the custodian or superintendent as promptly as possible, for which purpose the governing authority of the county or municipality may purchase as many extra optical scanning voting systems as it may deem necessary; but, in case such repair or substitution cannot be made, the ballots may be voted manually.     (Code 1981, §21-2-371, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 1231, § 37; Ga. L. 1999, p. 29, § 1.)
GA Code § 21-2-373 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 21 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Elections and Primaries Generally|Article 9 - Voting Machines and Vote Recorders Generally|Part 4 - Optical Scanning Voting Systems|§ 21-2-373. Write-in Votes; Secrecy

 In elections, electors shall be permitted to cast write-in votes. The design of the ballot shall permit the superintendents, in counting the write-in votes, to determine readily whether an elector has cast any write-in vote not authorized by law. The Secretary of State, in specifying the form of the ballot, and the State Election Board, in promulgating rules and regulations respecting the conduct of elections, shall provide for ballot secrecy in connection with write-in votes.    (Code 1981, §21-2-373, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 1231, § 37; Ga. L. 1999, p. 29, § 1.)   Cross references.   - Exceptions to right to register and vote, Ga. Const. 1983, Art. II, Sec. I, Para. III.    Procedure for counting write-in votes, § 21-2-437.   Administrative Rules and Regulations.   - Ballot secrecy, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Georgia Election Code, Ballots, § 183-1-11-.01.   Law reviews.   - For note, "Georgia's Runoff Election System Has Run Its Course," see 54 Ga. L. Rev. 1063 (2020).   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Editor's notes.   - In light of the similarity of the statutory provisions, decisions under former Code 1933, § 34-1224 are included in the annotations for this Code section.    Unshackled right of voters to cast write-in votes has long been recognized  as a matter of Georgia law. 1980 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 80-120 (decided under former Code 1933, § 34-1224).    Write-in vote by vote recorder consisting of candidate's last name and office candidate seeks is valid.  1980 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 80-120 (decided under former Code 1933, § 34-1224).    Use of stickers, pasters, and stamps  is not permitted in casting a write-in vote when voting machines or vote recorders are used. 1965-66 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 66-230 (decided under former Code 1933, § 34-1224).
GA Code § 21-2-375 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 21 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Elections and Primaries Generally|Article 9 - Voting Machines and Vote Recorders Generally|Part 4 - Optical Scanning Voting Systems|§ 21-2-375. Delivery of Equipment to Polling Places; Protection for Equipment; Required Accessories

  In counties using precinct count ballot scanners, the superintendent shall deliver the proper ballot scanner to the polling places at least one hour before the time set for opening of the polls at each primary or election and shall cause each to be set up in the proper manner for use in voting.   The superintendent shall provide ample protection against molestation of and injury to the ballot scanner and, for that purpose, shall call upon any law enforcement officer to furnish such assistance as may be necessary; and it shall be the duty of the law enforcement officer to furnish such assistance when so requested by the superintendent.   The superintendent shall at least one hour before the opening of the polls:   Provide sufficient lighting to enable electors, while in the voting booth, to read the ballot, which lighting shall be suitable for the use of poll officers in examining the booth; and such lighting shall be in good working order before the opening of the polls;   Prominently post directions for voting within the voting booth and post within the enclosed space signs reminding electors to verify their ballot choices prior to inserting the scanning ballot into the ballot scanner and stating that sample ballots are available for review upon request; at least two sample ballots in use for the primary or election shall be posted prominently outside the enclosed space within the polling place and additional sample ballots shall be available upon request;   Ensure that the precinct count ballot scanner shall have a seal securing the memory pack in use throughout the election day; such seal shall not be broken unless the ballot scanner is replaced due to malfunction; and   Provide such other materials and supplies as may be necessary or as may be required by law.       (Code 1981, §21-2-375, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 1231, § 37; Ga. L. 1999, p. 29, § 1; Ga. L. 2019, p. 7, § 24/HB 316.)    The 2019 amendment,  effective April 2, 2019, substituted "ballot scanner" for "optical scanning tabulator" and "ballot scanners" for "optical scanning tabulators" throughout this Code section; in paragraph (c)(2), deleted "on the optical scanning ballot" following "directions for voting" near the beginning, inserted "and post within the enclosed space signs reminding electors to verify their ballot choices prior to inserting the scanning ballot into the ballot scanner and stating that sample ballots are available for review upon request" near the middle, and inserted "and additional sample ballots shall be available upon request" at the end; and substituted "ballot scanner" for "tabulator" near the end of paragraph (c)(3).   Law reviews.   - For article on the 2019 amendment of this Code section, see 36 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 81 (2019).
GA Code § 21-2-376 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 21 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Elections and Primaries Generally|Article 9 - Voting Machines and Vote Recorders Generally|Part 4 - Optical Scanning Voting Systems|§ 21-2-376. Demonstration of Equipment

 During the 30 days next preceding a general primary or election or during the ten days next preceding a special primary or election, the superintendent shall place on public exhibition, in such public places and at such times as he or she may deem most suitable for the information and instruction of the electors, one or more sets of sample ballots that will be used in such election. The sample ballots shall show the offices and questions to be voted upon, the names and arrangements of parties and bodies, and the names and arrangements of the candidates to be voted for. Such ballots shall be under the charge and care of a person competent as an instructor.    (Code 1981, §21-2-376, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 1231, § 37; Ga. L. 1999, p. 29, § 1.)
GA Code § 21-2-377 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 21 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Elections and Primaries Generally|Article 9 - Voting Machines and Vote Recorders Generally|Part 4 - Optical Scanning Voting Systems|§ 21-2-377. Custody and Storage When Not in Use

  The superintendent shall designate a person or persons who shall have custody of the ballot scanners of the county or municipality when they are not in use at a primary or election and shall provide for his or her compensation and for the safe storage and care of the ballot scanners.   All ballot scanners, when not in use, shall be properly covered and stored in a suitable place or places.     (Code 1981, §21-2-377, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 1231, § 37; Ga. L. 1999, p. 29, § 1; Ga. L. 2019, p. 7, § 25/HB 316.)    The 2019 amendment,  effective April 2, 2019, substituted "ballot scanners" for "optical scanning tabulators" throughout this Code section.
GA Code § 21-2-378 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 21 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Elections and Primaries Generally|Article 9 - Voting Machines and Vote Recorders Generally|Part 4 - Optical Scanning Voting Systems|§ 21-2-378. Payment for Systems

 The governing authority of any county or municipality which adopts optical scanning voting systems in the manner provided for by this part shall, upon the purchase of optical scanning voting systems, provide for their payment by the county or municipality. Bonds or other evidence of indebtedness may be issued in accordance with the provisions of law relating to the increase of indebtedness of counties or municipalities to meet all or any part of the cost of the optical scanning voting systems.    (Code 1981, §21-2-378, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 1231, § 37; Ga. L. 1999, p. 29, § 1.)
GA Code § 21-2-379 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 21 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Elections and Primaries Generally|Article 9 - Voting Machines and Vote Recorders Generally|Part 4 - Optical Scanning Voting Systems|§ 21-2-379. Arrangements for Appropriate Ballots When Use of Optical Scanning Voting Systems Impracticable

 If a method of nomination or election for any candidate or office, or of voting on any question is prescribed by law, in which the use of optical scanning voting systems is not possible or practicable, or in case, at any primary or election, the number of candidates seeking nomination or nominated for any office renders the use of optical scanning voting systems for such office at such primary or election impracticable, or if, for any other reason, at any primary or election the use of optical scanning voting systems wholly or in part is not practicable, the superintendent may arrange to have the voting for such candidates or offices or for such questions conducted by any other lawful method authorized in this chapter. In such cases, appropriate ballots shall be printed for such candidates, offices, or questions, and the primary or election shall be conducted by the poll officers, and the ballots shall be counted and return thereof made in the manner required by law for such method.    (Code 1981, §21-2-379, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 1231, § 37; Ga. L. 1999, p. 29, § 1.)
GA Code § 21-2-379.1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 21 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Elections and Primaries Generally|Article 9 - Voting Machines and Vote Recorders Generally|Part 5 - Electronic Recording Voting Systems|§ 21-2-379.1. Requirements for Use of Direct Recording Electronic Voting Systems

 No direct recording electronic voting system shall be adopted or used unless it shall, at the time, satisfy the following requirements:    It shall provide facilities for voting for such candidates as may be nominated and upon such questions as may be submitted;   It shall permit each elector, in one operation, to vote for all the candidates of one party or body for presidential electors;   Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this Code section for presidential electors, it shall permit each elector, at other than primaries, to vote a ticket selected from the nominees of any and all parties or bodies, from independent nominations, and from persons not in nomination;   It shall permit each elector to vote, at any election, for any person and for any office for whom and for which he or she is lawfully entitled to vote, whether or not the name of such person or persons appears as a candidate for election; to vote for as many persons for an office as he or she is entitled to vote for; and to vote for or against any question upon which he or she is entitled to vote;   It shall preclude the counting of votes for any candidate or upon any question for whom or upon which an elector is not entitled to vote; shall preclude the counting of votes for more persons for any office than he or she is entitled to vote for; and shall preclude the counting of votes for any candidate for the same office or upon any question more than once;   It shall permit voting in absolute secrecy so that no person can see or know for whom any other elector has voted or is voting, save an elector whom he or she has assisted or is assisting in voting, as prescribed by law;   It shall be constructed of material of good quality in a neat and workmanlike manner;   It shall, when properly operated, record correctly and accurately every vote cast;   It shall be so constructed that an elector may readily learn the method of operating it; and   It shall be safely transportable.     (Code 1981, §21-2-379.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 1231, § 37; Ga. L. 2008, p. 261, § 1/SB 456.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.   - Electronic voting systems, 12 A.L.R.6th 523.
GA Code § 21-2-379.3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 21 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Elections and Primaries Generally|Article 9 - Voting Machines and Vote Recorders Generally|Part 5 - Electronic Recording Voting Systems|§ 21-2-379.3. State Furnishing Direct Recording Voting Systems; Purchase by Municipalities or Counties

  The state shall furnish a uniform system of direct recording electronic (DRE) equipment for use in each county by 2004. The governing authority of a municipality may elect to acquire its own DRE equipment by purchase, lease, rental, or other procurement process at its own expense. The governing authority of a county may purchase, lease, or otherwise acquire more of the type of DRE equipment furnished by the state, if the governing authority so desires, at its own expense.   The governing authority of a municipality or a county desiring to acquire such equipment may at any regular meeting or at a special meeting called for the purpose, by a majority vote, authorize and direct the acquisition of such equipment. Bonds or other evidence of indebtedness may be issued in accordance with the provisions of law relating to the increase of indebtedness of counties and municipalities to meet all or any part of the cost of such DRE voting systems.     (Code 1981, §21-2-379.3, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 1231, § 37; Ga. L. 2002, p. 598, § 1-2.)
GA Code § 21-2-379.4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 21 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Elections and Primaries Generally|Article 9 - Voting Machines and Vote Recorders Generally|Part 5 - Electronic Recording Voting Systems|§ 21-2-379.4. Ballot Appearance; Write in Votes on Dre Systems

  The ballots for direct recording electronic (DRE) voting systems shall be of such size and arrangement as will suit the construction of the DRE screen and shall be in plain, clear type that is easily readable by persons with normal vision. If the equipment has the capacity for color display, the names of all candidates in a particular race shall be displayed in the same color, font, and size and the political party or body affiliation of candidates may be displayed in a color different from that used to display the names of the candidates, but all political party or body affiliations shall be displayed in the same color. All candidates' names and political parties shall be printed in the same size and font. All ballot questions and constitutional amendments shall be displayed in the same color.   The arrangement of offices, names of candidates, and questions upon the ballots shall conform as nearly as practicable to this chapter for the arrangement of such offices, names of candidates, and questions on paper ballots.   Electors shall be permitted to cast write-in votes on DRE voting systems as provided in Code Section 21-2-133. The design of the ballot shall permit the election superintendent and poll workers when obtaining the vote count from such systems to determine readily whether an elector has cast any write-in vote not authorized by law.   The form and arrangement of ballots shall be prescribed by the Secretary of State and prepared by the election superintendent.     (Code 1981, §21-2-379.4, enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 1231, § 37; Ga. L. 2002, p. 598, § 1-3; Ga. L. 2003, p. 151, § 1.)
GA Code § 21-2-379.7 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 21 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Elections and Primaries Generally|Article 9 - Voting Machines and Vote Recorders Generally|Part 5 - Electronic Recording Voting Systems|§ 21-2-379.7. Preparation of Polling Places

  The superintendent or the custodians shall deliver the proper direct recording electronic (DRE) units to the polling places of the respective precincts at least one hour before the time for opening the polls at each primary or election and shall cause each unit to be set up in the proper manner for use in voting.   The superintendent shall require that each DRE unit be thoroughly tested, inspected, and sealed prior to the delivery of each DRE unit to the polling place. Prior to opening the polls each day on which the units will be used in a primary or election, the manager shall break the seal on each unit, turn on each unit, certify that each unit is operating properly and is set to zero, and print a zero tape certifying that each unit is set to zero and shall keep or record such certification on each unit.   The superintendent and poll managers shall provide ample protection against molestation of and injury to the DRE units, and, for that purpose, the superintendent and poll manager may call upon any law enforcement officer to furnish such assistance as may be necessary. It shall be the duty of any such law enforcement officer to furnish such assistance when so requested by the superintendent or poll manager.   The superintendent shall, at least one hour prior to the opening of the polls:   Provide sufficient lighting to enable electors, if needed in the voting booth, to read the ballot and which shall be suitable for the use of the poll officers in examining the booth and conducting their responsibilities;   Provide directions for voting on the DRE units which shall be prominently posted within each voting booth and at least two sample ballots for the primary or election which shall be prominently posted outside the enclosed space within the polling place;   Ensure that each DRE unit's tabulating mechanism is secure throughout the day during the primary or election;   Provide at least one DRE unit accessible to disabled electors at each precinct; and   Provide such other materials and supplies as may be necessary or required by law.       (Code 1981, §21-2-379.7, enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 598, § 1-4; Ga. L. 2003, p. 151, § 1; Ga. L. 2003, p. 517, § 33.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   C.J.S.   - 29 C.J.S., Elections, §§ 147, 325, 331.
GA Code § 21-2-379.8 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 21 - Elections|Chapter 2 - Elections and Primaries Generally|Article 9 - Voting Machines and Vote Recorders Generally|Part 5 - Electronic Recording Voting Systems|§ 21-2-379.8. Public Exhibition of Voting System and Sample Ballot

  The superintendent or his or her designee shall, upon request, make available for demonstration direct recording electronic (DRE) units. The Secretary of State shall advise the superintendents on recommended methods of demonstrating such units so as to properly educate electors in the use thereof, and, at least during the initial year in which DRE equipment is used in a county or municipality, all superintendents shall offer a series of demonstrations and organized voter education initiatives to equip electors for using such equipment in voting.   At least 45 days before a general primary or election or during the ten days before a special primary or election and at least 21 days before a municipal general primary or election or during the ten days before a municipal special primary or election, the superintendent shall place on public exhibition, in such public places and at such times as the superintendent shall deem most suitable for the information and instruction of the electors, a sample ballot to be used in such election. The sample ballot shall show the offices and questions to be voted upon, the names and arrangements of the political parties and bodies, and the names and arrangements of the candidates to be voted for. Such sample ballots shall be under the charge and care of a person who is, in the opinion of the superintendent, competent and qualified as an instructor concerning such ballots and voting procedures.     (Code 1981, §21-2-379.8, enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 598, § 1-4; Ga. L. 2010, p. 914, § 16/HB 540.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   C.J.S.   - 29 C.J.S., Elections, § 213 et seq.