Clarifying the Mystery: Election Ballots Without Serial Numbers Due to Reprint

On February 22, 2024, reporters investigated the Election Commission's (EC) order for re-election in some polling units, noting differences in the ballots compared to the February 8 election. EC office staff confirmed the ballots are newly printed in accordance with regulations. Immediately after the previous election, polling unit committees destroyed all remaining ballots. The new ballots are specifically printed for today's election only. The EC was aware of previous ballot issues and will continue to follow standard protocol of destroying remaining ballots after the election. Reports suggest the EC anticipated potential ballot verification attempts today.