How votes for a disqualified candidate are handled in law and elections : this title examines the legal rules that decide who actually wins when a candidate is constitutionally barred from office.
This work frames the dispute with real-world reasoning and historical opinions. It argues that the outcome of an election should rest on the ballots cast for eligible candidates, not on assumptions about voters’ knowledge or intent. Through discussion of several cases, the author weighs the limits of courts to reinterpret the ballot and the risks of counting votes for ineligible candidates against the will of the people.
- Clarifies when votes for an ineligible candidate are considered void or ineffective
- Explains why intent or knowledge of voters is usually not a reliable basis for counting ballots
- Compares different legal approaches from American and English sources
- Discusses the practical and constitutional implications for elections
Ideal for readers of legal history, constitutional law, and election law who want a clear, argument-driven view of how disqualifications affect outcomes.