In re: Canvass of Provis. Ballots Appeal of Walsh

Summary

Justice Donohue dissents from the majority’s holding that an unsigned provisional ballot must be discarded, arguing that the statutory scheme does not require the envelope signature for voters like Wagner. He concurs with the majority that the O'Donnell ballot should be counted because the voter was permitted to vote in his former district. The opinion emphasizes liberal construction of election statutes to protect the franchise.