EBC (T&T) CHAPTER 8: Mode of Voting in Special Cases

What should the Presiding Officer do if an elector presents themselves to vote after someone else has already voted in their name?

• Prevent the person from voting.

• Allow the person to vote after they make the Oath of Personated Elector [Form No. 61], identity is established, and other rules are followed.

• Call the police immediately.

• Allow the person to vote without any special procedures.

What form must a person complete if they are representing themselves as a particular elector after another person has already voted as them?

• Oath of Identity [Form No. 54]

• Oath of Qualification of Elector [Form No. 55]

• Oath of Personated Elector [Form No. 61]

• Oath of Elector without ID Card [Form No. 53]

If a prospective voter's name and address slightly differ from the Registration Record, and the Presiding Officer is satisfied it's the same person, what should the Presiding Officer do?

• Refuse to let them vote.

• Advise them to make the Oath of Qualification [Form No. 55].

• Advise them to make the Oath of Identity [Form No. 54] and allow them to vote.

• Correct the information on the Revised List of Electors.

What form is used for the Oath of Identity?

• Form No. 53

• Form No. 54

• Form No. 55

• Form No. 61

Under what circumstances can an elector be required to make the Oath of Qualification [Form No. 55]?

• If their name is misspelled on the Revised List of Electors.

• If requested by the Presiding Officer, Poll Clerk, Candidate, Agent, or another elector.

• If they do not have an ID card.

• If they are suspected of personation.

What happens if an elector refuses to make the Oath of Qualification when required?

• They are still allowed to vote.

• The Presiding Officer calls the police.

• They are not permitted to vote, and a note is made on the poll card, Polling Station Diary, and Form A-120.

• Their ID card is confiscated.

What form is used to record persons not permitted to vote by the Presiding Officer?

• Form No. 55

• Form No. 54

• Form No. 61

• Form A-120

If a married woman presents her married name but her maiden name is on the electoral list and ID card, what is required before she can vote?

• She must provide her marriage certificate.

• She must make the Oath of Qualification [Form No. 55].

• She must make an Affirmation as to her identity using the Oath of Identity [Form No. 54].

• She cannot vote.

What action must the Presiding Officer take when a married woman votes using her maiden name as per the electoral list but is known by her married name?

• Correct the electoral list.

• Make a note in the Polling Station Diary.

• Inform the other polling station officials.

• No special action is required.

What two questions can or must a Presiding Officer ask an elector after they enter the polling station?

• What is your address? and Have you voted before?

• Are you the person named in the register? and Have you already voted?

• Can you show me your ID? and What is your occupation?

• What is your date of birth? and Who are you voting for?