STEP 1: Get your Ballot Sign in at the polls. You will receive your ballot card(s) and a secrecy holder to allow you to return your ballot in privacy.
STEP 2: Make Your Selections   Use only the pen provided by the poll worker to mark your ballot. Mark the ballot by filling in the small rectangle next to each of your selections . Vote only one ballot card at a time. Remember to check both sides of the ballot. Do not vote for more than the number of candidates to be elected for each office. If you make a mistake, do not try to correct it. Return the ballot to a poll worker and request another ballot.
STEP 3: Cast Your Vote After you have made your selections, check your ballot. Make sure the small rectangles are filled in completely. When finished, place your ballot card(s), with the stub(s) attached, in the secrecy holder. Return your ballot to the poll worker. The poll worker will tear off the stub(s) and return them to you and deposit your ballot in the ballot box.

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