Submitted on Friday 16th November 2012
Published on Wednesday 21st November 2012
Current status: Closed
Closed: Thursday 21st February 2013
Signatures: 2
Spoilt ballots should always be counted in all elections
Low voter turn out is often a problem in local elections. This can clearly be seen in the recent police and crime commisioner polls. If a politician wins the majority of votes, he can claim a mandate to represent all the people, even if he wins only 60% of a 15% voter turn out. This means that every vote cast is interpreted as a vote supporting the political system. There is no means to register dissent.
I request parliment enact a law that requires spoilt ballots be counted and published in every election.
The following points may be relevant for parliment to consider:
- A spoilt ballot tick box should be provided on every ballot paper, so the voters intention is clear.
- Majority candidates who fail to beat the number of spoilt ballots should be required to resign.
- When reporting election results, spoilt ballots should always be reported alongside voter turn out figures.
- Voter turn out figures and winning margin figures should include spoilt ballots.
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