How-to-vote cards (HTVCs) are created by political parties, groups, or independent candidates to show the order in which they prefer you to number your ballot papers. You can choose to follow them or vote entirely according to your own preferences. There are 2 types of HTVCs used in South Australian elections:
- Cards lodged for display in polling places and early voting centres.
- Cards lodged for distribution by individuals or campaign workers during the election period.
HTVCs at polling places
Political party and candidate workers may stand outside polling places offering HTVCs that show how they would like you to vote. You do not have to take these cards.Anyone distributing a HTVC during the election period must ensure it is substantially the same as the version lodged with the Electoral Commission of South Australia.
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