Illinois Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27, 2024)

§207.60. Chad Removal

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a) Chad is that portion of a ballot card which has been dislodged or partly dislodged from the ballot card by a voter when recording a vote.

b) Chad shall be removed from ballot cards prior to their processing and tabulation in election jurisdictions which utilize a ballot card as a means of recording votes at an election. Election jurisdictions which utilize a mechanical means or device for chad removal as a component of their tabulation equipment shall use such means or device for chad removal.

(Source: Added at 8 Ill. Reg. 24560, effective December 6, 1984)

                    
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