2024-11-12 17:50:00
PRO Provincial Councilor Patricia Botta presented to the Córdoba Legislature a project to amend the Provincial Electoral Code (Law 9,571), which provides for the elimination of a box option provided in single-vote ballot papers. The initiative was given parliamentary status and sent to committee.
Botha’s proposal specifically aims to amend Article 53 of the Electoral Code and incorporate Article 53bis to “remove the full list voting option”. Lawmakers say the confusion won’t help voters make decisions.
“This bill aims to support and strengthen the single voting system that Córdoba has implemented in provincial and municipal elections since 2011. Since its first use, we have set a good example at the national level for other provinces to follow the same path. precedent.
That’s despite his insistence that one provision of the provincial code must be changed.
“The benefits of a single ballot are manifold, which we have proven through its use over the past decade: it avoids the color printing of millions of ballots and their transportation, which implies huge ecological costs, It ensures the tabulation of every vote of all political groups registered in the election, facilitates the counting of votes after the tabulation is completed, increases the transparency of the electoral process and reduces the economic cost of millions of pesos per election,” he said .
“Despite the progress, Cordoba’s current design still has flaws that hinder flexible and fair interpretation by voters. If not corrected, design issues that go against the spirit of the ballot’s use could even be seen as distorting the will of voters.
Therefore, the legislator proposed to remove the voting column from the complete list.
“This project proposes changes to Section 53 of the Provincial Elections Act, specifically regarding the full list voting column. Under current law, the column must contain the caucus’s logo/shield and must also contain a photo of the gubernatorial candidate, which leaving many voters confused when it comes to expressing their preferences.
He added: “The result is that voters who check the full list box and continue to check the boxes in the columns below to choose a candidate will have their vote canceled if they choose a political group other than the one they originally selected. “
Botha’s proposal came after the House of Representatives turned the bill into law. single paper ballotDriven by the ruling party, Facing legislative elections in 2025.
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**Interview with Patricia Botta, PRO Provincial Councilor, on Proposed Amendment to the Provincial Electoral Code**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Councilor Botta. You recently presented a project to amend the Provincial Electoral Code regarding the voting process in Córdoba. Can you explain the main objective behind this proposal?
**Patricia Botta:** Thank you for having me. The primary goal of my proposal is to eliminate the ”full list voting option” from the single-vote ballot papers. We believe this change will help reduce confusion among voters, allowing them to make clearer and more informed decisions at the polls.
**Editor:** You mentioned the single voting system that Córdoba has implemented since 2011. What benefits have you observed from this system in the past decade?
**Patricia Botta:** The single voting system has significantly streamlined our electoral process. It reduces the need for color printing millions of ballots and simplifies transportation logistics. From an ecological standpoint, this is beneficial as well. Plus, we have become a model for other provinces to follow, showcasing the success and efficiency of this system.
**Editor:** Can you elaborate on the specific changes you’re proposing to Article 53 of the Electoral Code?
**Patricia Botta:** Certainly. My proposal seeks to amend Article 53 and introduce Article 53bis, which will formally remove the option to vote for a full list of candidates. By doing this, we aim to reinforce the single-vote mechanism, which encourages voters to consider each candidate individually rather than simply selecting a party list
