Ballot layouts in Washington could be getting a little less confusing.
Under a measure signed into law by Gov. Christine Gregoire Friday, ballots will have to be clearly marked to show where ballot instructions end and the spot to vote begins.
The bill was sparked by confusion in King County over a crowded ballot design that officials say caused about 40,000 voters to skip over Tim Eyman’s Initiative 1033 in the November election.
Under the new law, ballots must have a clear delineation between the instructions and the area to vote, and the secretary of state must establish standards for ballot design and layout.
The measure takes effect in June. (AP)
