Legal Definitions - counted vote

A counted vote is a type of vote where each voter is individually counted. Examples of counted votes include a show of hands, a standing vote, a roll-call vote, and a written ballot. This is in contrast to an uncounted vote, where the total number of votes is not individually tallied.

• In a show of hands, each voter raises their hand to indicate their vote. The votes are then counted by a designated person.
• In a standing vote, each voter stands up to indicate their vote. The votes are then counted by a designated person.
• In a roll-call vote, each voter's name is called and they verbally indicate their vote. The votes are then recorded individually.
• In a written ballot, each voter writes down their vote on a piece of paper. The votes are then collected and counted by a designated person.

These examples illustrate how a counted vote is a way to ensure that each individual vote is recorded and counted accurately. This is important in elections and other decision-making processes where the outcome is determined by the total number of votes.