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Article 98
 

Blank and null votes


1 - Votes shall be deemed blank votes when no mark of any kind has been made on the voting slip.
2 - Votes shall be deemed null votes when they are cast on a voting slip:
a) On which more than one square has been marked, or when there are doubts as to which square has been marked;
b) On which the square corresponding to a list that has withdrawn from the elections or has not been admitted has been marked;
c) On which any cut, drawing or tear has been made, or when any word has been written.
3 - Voting slips shall not be deemed null votes when, although the cross has not been perfectly drawn or goes outside the borders of the square, it unequivocally demonstrates the elector’s wish.
4 - An advance vote and a postal vote shall be considered void when the voting slip does not reach its destination under the conditions provided for in Articles 79-B, 79-C, 79-D, 79-E and 79-G or is received in an envelope that has not been properly closed.