NOTICE OF PUBLIC TESTS, VOTING SYSTEM EXHIBITION, DIAGRAM OF BALLOT, VOTING INSTRUCTIONS, BALLOT PREPARATION AND COUNTING OF BALLOTS FOR THE MAY 7, 2024, ANNUAL SCHOOL, AND SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT ELECTION: Preparation and counting of ballots cast for the Lake County, MT May 7, 2024, School Special District Election will begin Tuesday. May 7th at 1:00 pm in the Large Conference Room at the Lake County Courthouse (106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860). Results will not be released until after 8:00 pm on Election Day. Observers must check in with the election office (Rm 121) to be escorted to the counting location. Montana law requires that any person participating or observing the procedures of the count is required to take an oath that they will not discuss the results of the early counting of votes at any time prior to the closing of the polls on Election Day. A person who knowingly violates this law shall be imprisoned for a term not to exceed two years and/or be fined an amount not less than $100,000 and not more than $500,000. The following events are open to the public and will occur at the Lake County Courthouse (106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860) for the above election: Public testing of the ExpressVote and DS-450 voting system will be held at 9:00 am on May 2nd in the large conference room at the courthouse. Counting of provisional ballots will begin at 3:00 pm on Monday, May 13th in the large conference room. Please note that the county's voting systems are on public exhibition at the Lake County Election Office from April 17th through May 7th at 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860. Please see the diagrams of the sample ballot arrangement, instructions on voting, and the ExpressVote voting system. Sample County INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS 1. TO VOTE, COMPLETELY FILL IN (THE OVAL USING A BLUE OR BLACK PEN. 2. To write in a name, completely fill in the oval to the left of the line provided, and on the line provided print the name of the write-in candidate for whom you wish to vote. 3. DO NOT MAKE AN IDENTIFYING MARK, CROSS OUT, ERASE, OR USE CORRECTION FLUID. If you make a mistake or change your mind, exchange your ballot for a new one. VOTE IN ALL COLUMNS (VOTE BOTH SIDES) 000 00000 State of Montana COUNTY (Continued) FOR SAMPLE OFFICE 1 (VOTE FOR ONE) GEORGE WASHINGTON JORDI ADAMS FOR SAMPLE OFFICE 2 (VOTE FOR ONE ANDREW JACKSON MARTIN VAN BUREN WILLIAM H. HARRISON JOHN TYLER 000 Election Date COUNTY (Continued) FOR SAMPLE OFFICE 3 (VOTE FOR ONE) JAMES BUCHANAN ABRAHAM LINCOLN INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO VOTE ON AN EXPRESSVOTE VOTING SYSTEM 1. Inform the election official that you wish to vote using ExpressVote. 2. You will be issued a ballot card. 3. Insert the ballot card into the ballot feed tray on the front of the machine. 4. The screen will display instructions and the ballot choices. 5. The following helpful options are available: a. Change contrast and font size for readability b. Audio headphones c. Braille keypad d. Connection for Sip-n-Puff personal device 6. Make your selections by using the touch-screen capability, or by using the keypad. 7. After you have completed your selections, the ExpressVote will confirm your selections on the screen, and by audio if you select the audio option. 8. After verifying your selections, the ExpressVote will mark and print out your ballot card. 9. Confirm your choices on the printed and marked ballot card. 10. Return the marked ballot card to the election official. 11. You can request help anytime during the process. SAMPLE EXPRESSVOTE BALLOT CARD Election Information Barcodes of election information and votes Votes for candidates and measures are printed on the card. EXPRESSVOTE DIAGRAM Touchscreen Ballot 04/22/22 MA Entry Slot NOTICE OF PUBLIC TESTS , VOTING SYSTEM EXHIBITION , DIAGRAM OF BALLOT , VOTING INSTRUCTIONS , BALLOT PREPARATION AND COUNTING OF BALLOTS FOR THE MAY 7 , 2024 , ANNUAL SCHOOL , AND SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT ELECTION : Preparation and counting of ballots cast for the Lake County , MT May 7 , 2024 , School Special District Election will begin Tuesday . May 7th at 1:00 pm in the Large Conference Room at the Lake County Courthouse ( 106 4th Ave E , Polson , MT 59860 ) . Results will not be released until after 8:00 pm on Election Day . Observers must check in with the election office ( Rm 121 ) to be escorted to the counting location . Montana law requires that any person participating or observing the procedures of the count is required to take an oath that they will not discuss the results of the early counting of votes at any time prior to the closing of the polls on Election Day . A person who knowingly violates this law shall be imprisoned for a term not to exceed two years and / or be fined an amount not less than $ 100,000 and not more than $ 500,000 . The following events are open to the public and will occur at the Lake County Courthouse ( 106 4th Ave E , Polson , MT 59860 ) for the above election : Public testing of the ExpressVote and DS - 450 voting system will be held at 9:00 am on May 2nd in the large conference room at the courthouse . Counting of provisional ballots will begin at 3:00 pm on Monday , May 13th in the large conference room . Please note that the county's voting systems are on public exhibition at the Lake County Election Office from April 17th through May 7th at 106 4th Ave E , Polson , MT 59860 . Please see the diagrams of the sample ballot arrangement , instructions on voting , and the ExpressVote voting system . Sample County INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS 1. TO VOTE , COMPLETELY FILL IN ( THE OVAL USING A BLUE OR BLACK PEN . 2. To write in a name , completely fill in the oval to the left of the line provided , and on the line provided print the name of the write - in candidate for whom you wish to vote . 3. DO NOT MAKE AN IDENTIFYING MARK , CROSS OUT , ERASE , OR USE CORRECTION FLUID . If you make a mistake or change your mind , exchange your ballot for a new one . VOTE IN ALL COLUMNS ( VOTE BOTH SIDES ) 000 00000 State of Montana COUNTY ( Continued ) FOR SAMPLE OFFICE 1 ( VOTE FOR ONE ) GEORGE WASHINGTON JORDI ADAMS FOR SAMPLE OFFICE 2 ( VOTE FOR ONE ANDREW JACKSON MARTIN VAN BUREN WILLIAM H. HARRISON JOHN TYLER 000 Election Date COUNTY ( Continued ) FOR SAMPLE OFFICE 3 ( VOTE FOR ONE ) JAMES BUCHANAN ABRAHAM LINCOLN INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO VOTE ON AN EXPRESSVOTE VOTING SYSTEM 1. Inform the election official that you wish to vote using ExpressVote . 2. You will be issued a ballot card . 3. Insert the ballot card into the ballot feed tray on the front of the machine . 4. The screen will display instructions and the ballot choices . 5. The following helpful options are available : a . Change contrast and font size for readability b . Audio headphones c . Braille keypad d . Connection for Sip - n - Puff personal device 6. Make your selections by using the touch - screen capability , or by using the keypad . 7. After you have completed your selections , the ExpressVote will confirm your selections on the screen , and by audio if you select the audio option . 8. After verifying your selections , the ExpressVote will mark and print out your ballot card . 9. Confirm your choices on the printed and marked ballot card . 10. Return the marked ballot card to the election official . 11. You can request help anytime during the process . SAMPLE EXPRESSVOTE BALLOT CARD Election Information Barcodes of election information and votes Votes for candidates and measures are printed on the card . EXPRESSVOTE DIAGRAM Touchscreen Ballot 04/22/22 MA Entry Slot