Relates to the rejection by voting machines of ballots that contain a vote for a candidate who previously withdrew from an election

This bill (S 1195) requires voting machines to automatically reject ballots that include a vote for a candidate who withdrew from the election before the voting date. It directly affects voters who accidentally select a withdrawn candidate and election systems that must implement this rejection feature. The key mechanism mandates that machines notify voters immediately upon rejection, stating the candidate's name is no longer on the ballot and directing them to complete a new ballot. The rule takes effect January 1, 2027, with the State Board of Elections authorized to create implementation rules.