2006 Kansas Code - 25-1318

      25-1318.   Ballot label requirements; arrangement on face of machine; additional printed ballot, when; write in votes; unopposed candidates. All ballot labels shall be printed in black on clear white material, of such size as will fit the ballot frame, and in as plain, clear type as the space will reasonably permit. The offices to be filled, the names of the candidates and the names of the parties of the candidates shall be arranged on the face of the machine in as nearly the same manner as on a regular ballot as possible, or if that be not possible in such manner as shall be convenient for the voter, and the names of candidates shall be rotated insofar as possible according to the general election laws: Provided, That where the number of machines used at an election is insufficient to permit entire rotation of candidates for any office, the order of names shall be determined by lot by the officer charged with the preparation of the ballots.

      When it is impossible at a state primary election to put all the names of candidates upon the voting machine separate paper ballots for township officers and precinct committeemen and committeewomen, and if need be, propositions and questions, shall be prepared, furnished and voted as in elections where voting machines are not used.

      Where primary election laws do not authorize blank lines on regular ballots nor permit "write in" votes for offices where there are candidates no "write in" vote for such office shall be counted by the election board.

      Where at primary elections there are unopposed candidates and no names can lawfully be written in, or where no candidate for nomination to any office will be eliminated, the names of such candidates for nomination shall be placed upon the ballot in the same manner as opposed candidates.

      History:   L. 1957, ch. 233, § 12; L. 1961, ch. 207, § 1; June 30.