Copy of a 2000 Presidential Election Ballot for Palm Beach County, Florida
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Paper "butterfly ballots" are pierced with a "punch needle"--reminiscent of computer punch cards. Leftover confetti fragments of the punched paper are called "chads." If ballots are not fully punched, partially attached "hanging chads" invalidate the vote. During the 2000 Presidential election, this infamous system caused confusion among voters in Palm Beach County, Florida, forcing a recount of spoiled ballots.
Paper "butterfly ballots" are pierced with a "punch needle"--reminiscent of computer punch cards. Leftover confetti fragments of the punched paper are called "chads." If ballots are not fully punched, partially attached "hanging chads" invalidate the vote. During the 2000 Presidential election, this infamous system caused confusion among voters in Palm Beach County, Florida, forcing a recount of spoiled ballots.
Artifact
Ballot
Date Made
circa 1995
Creators
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2001.152.7.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Dimensions
Height: 15.875 in
Width: 3.25 in
Inscriptions
at top of ballot: www.psephoscorp.com / Printed in USA by Psephos Corp. in middle of ballot: OFFICIAL BALLOT / GENERAL ELECTION / PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA / NOVEMBER 7, 2000
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