1 Ballot papers are deemed invalid if they
contain the names of more than one person;
are not official;
have been completed other than by hand;
contain defamatory remarks or obviously irrelevant markings;
…
2 Grounds for invalidity or nullity that relate to the cantonal procedure (official voting envelope, validation stamp, etc.) remain reserved.2
3 In the case of electronic voting pilot schemes, the legislation of each canton conducting such a scheme determines the requirements according to which votes are validly cast and the grounds for invalidity.3
1 Repealed by No II of the Federal Act of 22 March 1991, with effect from 1 Jul 1992 (AS 1991 2388; BBl 1990 III 445). 2 Inserted by No I of the Federal Act of 18 March 1994, in force since 15 Nov. 1994 (AS 1994 2414; BBl 1993 III 445). 3 Inserted by No I of the Federal Act of 21 June 2002, in force since 1 Jan. 2003 (AS 2002 3193; BBl 2001 6401).
