Info needed ASAP on optical scan ballot marks for an absentee ballot

[genius]

This relates to an absentee ballot. If there is a mark outside the Kerry box, does it invalidate the vote? In this case, the box was throughly filled in but the person accidently made one short line out of the box. The line actually points towards Kerry's name. Should the person get a replacement ballot or should the vote be okay?

[LeftyMom]

1. When in doubt get a replacement

or take it to the precint or county office and see if it's problematic when they scan it.

[xray s]

2. ask for a new ballot

It might invalidate the vote for Kerry. Arrows don't mean shit to the computer.

[madaboutharry]

3. Call the registra of voters office

and ask what to do. I wouldn't take anyone's word or make any assumptions.