Chads from Butterfly Ballot Type Voting Machine
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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
Chad (Paper)
Date Made
circa 1995
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2001.152.1.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Pink (Color)
White (Color)
Blue
Orange yellow
Dimensions
Width: .125 in
Length: .063 in
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