State ex rel. Dawson v. Holcomb

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Johnston, C.,J.:

Does the law authorize the printing and distribution of copies of ballots prior to election? is the question presented for determination in this case. In the statute enacted in 1909 it is provided that:

“The ballots shall be printed on clear white paper of sufficient strength as not to be punctured by ordinary pencil-marking, and thick enough that the marks may not be seen through the paper. They shall be put in the possession of the officer charged with their distribution at least five days before the election, accompanied by sufficient…