>>It would be very easy to cast an invalid ballot by punching a straight-party vote, then voting on one of the other races too.
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>The system allows for this, at least for crossing parties. IOW, you can punch straight Dem., and then vote for a different candidate in a specific race. At least that is the way it has been every time in my neck of Texas.
It's possible the rules for this area are different, but I'd be surprised. It has always been my understanding that a straight-party vote was it. Since I never do it, I didn't really pay attention. Maybe the law was modified?
But my original point still stands: it isn't difficult to spoil a punch-card ballot.
Dan LeClair
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