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Article 50
 

1 If the possibility of a tacit election is recognised under cantonal law, then the names of all candidates nominated within the period allowed must appear on a pre-printed list on the ballot paper.


2 In order to vote, the voter shall personally place a cross in the field next to the name of the candidate.


3 The following are invalid:


votes for candidates whose names do not appear on the pre-printed list;


ballot papers on which a cross appears next to more than one candidate.


1 Amended by No I 1 of the Federal Act of 23 March 2007 on the Amendment of the Federal Legislation on Political Rights, in force since 1 Jan. 2008 (AS 2007 4635; BBl 2006 5261).