Ballots have started to go out via mail to our members, for the Wildrose Alliance Party’s Leadership vote. They will continue to be mailed out to everyone who is a member by October 2, 2009. If you do not have your ballot by Friday October 9th please contact our office at 1.888.262.1888.
Originally we had three candidates and ballots were to be printed on a preferential template, that is to say members would indicate their first, second and third choice. Now that we have two candidates that is not necessary and a simple “X” beside the candidate of your choice is sufficient.
Since printing was already underway when the third candidate dropped out, we could not change the written instructions, as such an insert was added to the mailer to reflect the changes.
Acceptable ballots will include the following:
- Those marked with one “X” beside either candidate.
- Those marked with a “check mark” beside either candidate.
- Those marked with numbers (ie: 1 and 2) will be a valid ballot. The number “1” being equivalent to a “check mark” or an “X”.
A ballot that has an “X” beside one candidate and a “check mark” beside the other candidate will be considered a spoiled ballot.
Completed ballots can be returned via mail in the envelope provided or you can bring the ballot with you and vote in person at the October 17 Leadership Convention. Ballots must reach our office by close of business (5:00 PM) Friday October 16th.
Regards,
Jane Morgan,
Executive Director
Toll free: 1-888-262-1888
Phone: (403) 769-0999
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2 comments:
What if a ballot has an 'X' by one candidate and a '2' by the other?
(I worked on the Ontario Conservative leadership race this summer, and there were some ballots marked like that. For what it's worth, their rule was to count it for the 'X'.)
You're welcome Karim.
To IH;
Yes, I suspect an X and a 2 would be a valid ballot. It would be an unusual entry; but the intent would be clear. IMHO
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