Sealed Ballot Box Used to Crown Campaign Winners
In the final week of the campaign candidates deposit their subscriptions and votes in a sealed ballot box at Central Savings Bank and Trust Co. Votes are accepted until 9 p.m. Saturday December 23. After locking, the box is opened for counting and winners are announced by adding published totals to the box votes.
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Emat
Metsburg
Central Savings Bank and Trust Co
Nerely
Emmetsburg
Democrat
How the Prizes Are Awarded in The Democrat Campaign
Every active participant in The Democrat Campaign receives either a cash award or one of two motor cars. The prizes go to the person with the highest score, regardless of gender, as stated in campaign rules.
Campaign rules limit prize sharing to weekly reporting candidates
The document states that only candidates who submit weekly reports may share in prizes. It warns that if your name appears on the published list, you will share the prizes only if you have made at least one carryout reporting action. The rule emphasizes enforcement in the final week to ensure compliance.