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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 2001
Page
10
The Pal Beach County overvote review shows Gore gained votes from precincts with high senior populations as of November 7. Analysts say ballot design confusion influenced results and may have shifted margins in the Florida recount context.
Palm Beach County ballots show 5330 voters punching Gore and Buchanan on a butterfly card, with 2508 Gore cross punches and 1600+ voting for both Gore and Buchanan. Analysts say misdesign and voter confusion caused major overvotes, influencing a 37 day stand-off and shifting attention to ballot flaws and voter behavior.
Palm Beach County saw 3,073 overvotes in 1996 and 19,235 in 1997, with overvotes representing a small share of ballots. Voter behavior differed by race with 83 percent of Gor Buchanan voters favoring Democrat Bill Nelson for U.S. Senate and Nelson receiving 62 percent countywide. The report notes broader exam coverage by major media groups across counties and discusses turnout dynamics.
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