Hutchinson Leader - Two County Board candidates pursue write-in campaigns - Comments

Question: When running as

ChristyChristensen — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:01:21 -0500

Question: When running as write-in, what are the requirements for spelling? Example: If Jim Paterson runs as write-in and the results show a variation of Jim's name which of these count as a vote for Jim? 1. Jim Patterson 2. James Paterson 3. Mr. Patterson 4. Jimmy 5. Jim Peterson

Is the vote based on "intent" or does the write-in need to be a specific exact name? With the chad issue a few years ago, I figured the question is worth asking.

Two County Board candidates pursue write-in campaigns

Jorge Sosa — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:37:05 -0500

Two candidates have announced they will run write-in campaigns seeking seats on the McLeod County Board.

Oather “Marty” Martin took third place in the Sept. 9 primary election for 3rd District McLeod County Commissioner. He had 213 votes to Paul Wright’s 265 and Becky Felling’s 239.

Martin announced his candidacy before the McLeod County Board Tuesday (Sept. 16) during the meeting’s public comment forum. “I feel that my supporters would want me to continue on,” he said.