Why is my ballot being placed in a separate bin?

Explain what happens to a ballot when a scanner malfunctions and an auxiliary bin is used.

Tags: Auxiliary bins, malfunction, misinformation, emergency bins, in person voting

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When a ballot scanner or tabulator malfunctions, poll workers will direct you to place your ballot in an auxiliary or emergency bin.

This locked bin ensures your ballot is secure and counted.

Auxiliary bins protect your vote! They secure your ballot until we can process it.