§ 409Oaths of Clerks of Election

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The following
shall be the form of the oath to be taken by each clerk:
   "I (John Doe) do swear (or affirm) that I will as a clerk
attend the ensuing election (or primary) during the continuance
thereof, that I will carefully and truly record the number of
votes that shall be given for each candidate at the election
(or primary) as often as his name shall be read to me by the
judge or inspectors thereof, and in all things truly and
faithfully perform my duty respecting the same to the best of
my judgment and ability; and that I am not directly or
indirectly interested in any bet or wager on the result of this
election (or primary)."

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