Corrupted ballots and fear of disqualifications: the urgent clarification of the Election Committee

The Central Elections Committee issued an urgent clarification following misleading publications on social networks: only printed ballots without additions should be used; in case of shortage, a blank ballot may be written with the party letters in blue pen only; inserting two identical ballots does not disqualify the vote.

The Central Elections Committee issued an urgent clarification today (Tuesday) to the public following misleading publications on social networks regarding the disqualification of ballots. The committee clarifies that only the official printed ballot should be used without any additions, as any mark, dirt, or hole may disqualify the vote. In case of a shortage of printed ballots, one should approach the polling station secretary and receive a blank white ballot, on which the party letters should be written in blue pen only. The committee clarifies that inserting two or three identical ballots into the envelope will not disqualify the vote, but an envelope with different ballots or four or more ballots will be disqualified. The committee calls on the public to rely only on official sources and not on unofficial publications on the network.