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Election Day Ballots in British Columbia to Be Counted by Hand

Elections BC has announced that most ballots cast on election day in British Columbia will be counted by hand. This information comes as candidates engage in their final day of campaigning before the election scheduled for Saturday. The announcement is part of the preparations leading up to the provincial general election.

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On the last full day of campaigning in British Columbia's provincial general election, Elections BC confirmed that most ballots cast on election day will be counted by hand. The election is set to take place on Saturday, with candidates making their final appeals to voters. Hand counting of ballots is a significant aspect of the electoral process, ensuring that every vote is accounted for as citizens participate in shaping their local governance. The practice highlights the province's commitment to maintaining transparency and accuracy in the election proceedings. Election officials are prepared for the counting process, ensuring that protocols are in place to handle the ballots once they are submitted by voters.

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Ballots cast on election day in B.C. will be counted by hand, Elections BC says
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Les bulletins déposés le jour du vote seront dépouillés à la main, dit Elections BC
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