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"The legal framework should ensure, among other things, that: ...Rules for determining ballot validity honor the clear intent of the voter."

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NDI: Promoting Legal Frameworks for Democratic Elections: An NDI Guide for Developing Election Laws and Law Commentaries, p. 50

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Promoting Legal Frameworks for Democratic Elections: An NDI Guide for Developing Election Laws and Law Commentaries

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The intent of the voter should be taken into consideration when determining the validity of ballots.