Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 33. State Board of Elections |
Subtitle 08. CANVASSING |
Chapter 33.08.02. Uniform Definition of a Vote |
Sec. 33.08.02.01. Definition of a Vote—Direct Recording Electronic (DRE) Voting System
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A. A vote on a Direct Recording Electronic (DRE) voting unit is the choice made when a voter selects a candidate or the desired answer to a question and casts the ballot.
B. To select a candidate or an answer to a question, the voter shall:
(1) Press the appropriate place on the touchscreen to cause an "X" to display next to the name of the candidate or answer to a question for which the voter desires to vote;
(2) Type on the touchscreen the name of a write-in candidate in accordance with the instructions for voting on the DRE voting unit and press the appropriate place on the touchscreen to record the write-in vote; or
(3) Press the appropriate button on the keypad for the accessible voting unit to signify the voter's selection of a particular candidate or answer to a question.
C. To cast a ballot, the voter shall:
(1) Press the place on the touchscreen designated for casting the ballot; or
(2) Press the appropriate button on the keypad for the accessible voting unit to signify the voter's desire to cast the ballot.