Occurred Nov 4, 2026, 12:42:13 PM UTC

First published Nov 5, 2026, 12:24:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 5, 2026, 12:24:15 AM UTC

IEC clarifies use of ballot templates for visually impaired voters

The IEC urged election officials to assist visually impaired voters using Universal Ballot Templates, including where candidate numbers differ from standard template configurations. The excerpt says voting stations are equipped with single-column and double-column templates.

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The templates are described as helping visually impaired voters identify and mark their choices independently.

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