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Ready to Vote? Here’s How to Cast Your 3 Ballot Cards

When you vote in the State Election on Tuesday, November 3, you will have three ballot cards. Remember to feed the ballot cards one at a time.

Don’t feed them into the tabulator all at once

Insert one card at a time, and don’t rush! Feeding the next card too quickly can cause a jam. If jammed, the machine will display this message on the screen. If that happens, stop and ask a poll worker for help.

How to insert your ballot cards correctly

Insert your first card, then pause while the tabulator processes it. Watch the screen and wait until it says “System Ready” before inserting your next card.
Once the tabulator is ready, insert your second card. Wait again while it processes, and check the screen before inserting your third and final ballot card.
After your last card, wait for the screen to say “System Ready Again” before stepping away.

There’s no need to rush. Remember: slow is smooth, and smooth is fast! Watch our video below for more information: