Guest H.Wm.Mountcastle Posted May 13, 2010 at 07:26 PM Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 at 07:26 PM Some here say it should be in the order in which they were nominated. I prefer alphabetical by last name as the most transparent ordering method. I certainly wouldn't give incumbents any more of an advantage than they may already have. R" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nancy Kunsman Posted May 13, 2010 at 07:29 PM Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 at 07:29 PM Thanks" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kim Goldsworthy Posted May 13, 2010 at 08:23 PM Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 at 08:23 PM Nancy, Idea. You may choose to finesse this question completely and have an old fashion ballot - i.e., one with NO names listed at all - just the offices, plus a space to allow the voter to write in the name of choice. It's political" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PJE Posted May 14, 2010 at 04:57 PM Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 at 04:57 PM There is no formal rule and the studies have shown that the sequence of names can affect the election outcome. You might consider drawing lots for the names. Put each name on a card, mix in a container, and draw for the sequence on the ballot. If done by " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest H.Wm.Mountcastle Posted May 14, 2010 at 05:04 PM Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 at 05:04 PM As long as it's made clear to the voters that the names are listed in random order. Even so, it's natural to think that the first name is first for a reason. If it's alphabetical, the reason is apparent. A truly random ballot would have names in " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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