Irish Electoral Commission launches drive to reduce number of spoiled votes

The video tutorial addresses the issue of spoiled votes in elections, emphasizing the importance of correctly marking ballots to ensure they count. It provides detailed instructions on how to properly fill out a ballot, including the necessity of marking a clear number one choice and treating each ballot paper as a separate exercise. The tutorial also highlights a campaign aimed at educating voters on the voting process, with resources available online. The importance of not writing extraneous information on ballots is stressed, and the video aims to reduce the number of spoiled votes in future elections.

What is a common mistake that leads to a spoiled vote?

• Marking a number one choice

• Marking two number ones

• Filling out the entire ballot

• Signing the ballot paper

Why is it important to take your time when voting?

• To ensure you mark every candidate

• To avoid making mistakes on the ballot

• To finish quickly and leave

• To impress the polling staff

What is the purpose of the campaign mentioned in the video?

• To educate voters on how to properly fill out their ballots

• To reduce the number of candidates

• To encourage people to vote quickly

• To promote a specific candidate

How should each ballot paper be treated when voting?

• As a separate exercise

• As a draft for the final vote

• As a suggestion list

• As a continuation of the previous one

What should voters avoid writing on their ballot papers?

• Their voting preferences

• Their address

• Their favorite sports team

• Their name