Write-In Voting Procedures
Here are 5 general steps to follow when casting a write-in vote for Atascosa County Judge:
1. Go to your official polling place in Atascosa County and check in with poll workers to receive your ballot.
2. Find the section of the ballot labeled for "County Judge" and look for the space or option marked for a write-in candidate.
3. Mark or select the write-in option as instructed on the ballot so that your write-in choice will be counted.
4. Clearly print or type the full name of the certified write-in candidate in the space provided, checking the spelling before you move on.
5. Review your ballot to confirm the write-in name appears correctly under County Judge, then submit your ballot according to the poll worker’s instructions.
The Manual Entry Box
Once you have identified the line for the County Judge position, you must indicate your intent to write in a candidate. Depending on the type of ballot used in Atascosa County, this may involve checking a box next to the blank line or selecting the write-in option on an electronic screen. It is important to complete this preliminary step before entering any text, as the vote may not be recorded if the corresponding bubble or box is not marked. Following these instructions carefully ensures that your selection is recognized by the electronic counting machines.
Recording the Name
Enter the full name of the candidate clearly in the space provided. On a paper ballot, use print lettering to ensure legibility for election officials who may need to verify the intent of the voter during the tallying process. On digital voting machines, an on-screen keyboard will typically appear once you select the write-in field. Type the name carefully and review it for any typographical errors. Any person whose name is typed into this space must be a certified write-in candidate according to Texas election laws to be eligible to receive valid votes.
Submitting Your Ballot and Verifying Selections
After entering the candidate's name for Atascosa County Judge, proceed to complete the remainder of your ballot. Before submitting, review your choices on the summary screen or on the physical paper to confirm that the write-in name appears correctly in the proper category. Once verified, submit your ballot into the secure scanner or through the electronic interface as directed by the poll workers. If you have questions about the mechanics of the voting machine or require assistance regarding the write-in process, poll workers are available to assist.