MPR: See some of the challenged Franken/Coleman ballots

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http://minnesota.publicradio.org/features/2008/11/19_challenged_ballots/


Ballot #1: The Bachmen

The Franken campaign challenged this ballot in Ramsey County where the voter appears to have written "Bachmen" — presumably a reference to U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann — in the write-in field. (Caroline Yang for MPR)



Ballot #4: The NO ballot

This ballot was challenged in Dakota County because two ovals were filled in. Minnesota law says a ballot is valid is election officials can determine the voter's intent. (Image courtesy of Dakota County)


Ballot #5: Lizard People

This Beltrami County voter cast their ballot for Al Franken, but also put "Lizard People" as a write-in candidate, not only in the U.S. Senate race, but for several others. The county auditor/treasurer ruled that the vote should not be counted because it's considered an overvote. Representatives for Franken challenged that decision. (MPR Photo/Tom Robertson)



Ballot #8: The Dot

The Coleman campaign challenged this ballot, arguing the voter didn't intend to vote for Franken, because of the small dot inside the bubble next to Dean Barkley’s name. (MPR Photo/Curtis Gilbert)

[rocktivity]

1. My rulings

Ballot 1: Coleman
Ballot 4: Franken
Ballot 5: Franken
Ballot 8: Franken


rocknation

[arthritisR_US]

2. ditto. n/t

[ComtesseDeSpair]

3. Ditto Ditto