Last Thursday I went along to vote in south Belfast, Harberton school polling station. My name was marked as already having voted, a simple mistake I assumed. After a lengthy period of confusion (during which I imagine the staff were quietly wishing I would go away) I was given a pink ballot to mark my vote on, sign and seal in an envelope which the presiding officer witnessed. I was assured categorically that my vote would be counted along with all others that night.
In discussion with another presiding officer today it transpires my vote may not have been counted unless the election was very close and only then under a court order. Naturally I am unhappy at the prospect of being disenfranchised, and at the lack of clarity among the staff at the polling station.
I have contacted the electoral office. I’ll let you know how I get on…..
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