§ 168.736cSecrecy sleeve; general election; instructions

Sec. 736c.
     Each ballot secrecy sleeve used at a general election must either contain the following ballot
 marking instructions printed on the front of the ballot secrecy sleeve or must have a clear
 plastic pocket on the front of the ballot secrecy sleeve that contains a printed copy of the
 following ballot marking instructions:
  GENERAL ELECTION
  TO VOTE: Completely darken the oval opposite each choice as shown:
  [insert graphic here].
  -- OR --
  TO VOTE: Completely darken the box opposite each choice
  as shown: [insert graphic here].
  IMPORTANT: To mark your ballot, use only a black or blue ink pen.
  DO NOT USE ANY OTHER INK COLOR!
  PARTISAN SECTION: To vote the partisan section of the ballot, you
  may cast a "mixed ticket."
  Mixed Ticket: Vote for the individual candidates of your choice
  in each office.
  NONPARTISAN and PROPOSAL SECTIONS of the ballot (if any) must be
  voted separately.



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  DO NOT vote for more candidates than indicated under each office
  title.
  WRITE-IN CANDIDATES: To vote for a candidate whose name is not
  printed on the ballot, write or place the name of that candidate
  in the blank space provided and completely darken the voting target
  area. Do not cast a write-in vote for a candidate whose name
  is already printed on the ballot for that office.
  CHECK BOTH SIDES OF BALLOT: This ballot has two sides. Be certain
  to check the reverse side of the ballot.
  WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED VOTING: Place the ballot in the secrecy
  sleeve so that votes cannot be seen and, if there is a numbered stub, the numbered stub is
  visible. Return the ballot to the election official stationed at the tabulator. (If voting by
  absentee ballot, follow the instructions provided by the clerk for returning the ballot.)
  NOTE: If you make a mistake, return your ballot to the election
  official and obtain a new ballot. Do not attempt to erase or
  correct any marks made in error.