Protecting Our Hand Counting Content
Copyright Notice
© 2022-2025 Linda Rantz and Craig Rantz. All rights reserved. This copyright notice applies to the publication Missouri Elections: Return to Hand Counting, available in print and as a free PDF download for personal use and non-commercial distribution, as well as all content on this website, ReturntoHandCounting.com, including text, images, forms, and downloadable materials, and may be hosted on other websites with the copyright holder’s permission.
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The PDF and downloadable forms are protected by a password which permits reproduction and printing, but prohibits editing. Even if the password is bypassed, the same restrictions apply.
No part of this publication or website content, whether in print, digital, or hosted online form, including the downloadable forms and instructions, may be used, reproduced (beyond the permitted PDF use), transmitted, or edited in any form or by any means, including informational storage and retrieval systems, without express written permission of the copyright holder, except for brief quotations in a review.
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Illustrations and Images
Book layout by Linda Rantz. Some illustrations are created and copyrighted by Linda Rantz. Other illustrations are licensed from Dreamstime.com, with copyrights held by their respective owners, and some are in the public domain, sourced from the Library of Congress.
Hand Count Forms and Instructions
Distinctive Ballot Tallying Form Design (Oval-Style Vote Marking)
All hand count forms and instructions provided in this eManual, on this website, and as downloadable files, including the distinctive ballot tallying form design with oval-style vote marking, were created by Linda Rantz. These forms may be printed and used as provided, but they must not be altered, reproduced in part or in whole (including their design style), or claimed as new works without permission.
Not Qualified Legal Advice
The hand-counting process and commentary in the eManual and on this website reflect a layperson’s interpretation of Missouri statutes and rules by someone not qualified as a legal authority. This content is not offered as legal advice and should not replace advice from a licensed attorney. Readers are encouraged to consult a licensed attorney for legal guidance on Missouri’s (or other states’) laws, statutes, and rules, and to verify compliance with local election regulations before applying these methods.
Accuracy
The author has made every effort to ensure the information in this book and on this website was correct as of March 2025. However, the author does not assume, and hereby disclaims, any liability for loss, damage, or disruption caused by errors, omissions, misuse of this manual or website content, or unauthorized alterations, whether resulting from negligence, accident, or any other cause.
Fictional Names Used
Names appearing on sample forms are fictional. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or deceased, is purely coincidental.
