“Ballots are not supposed to have fold lines or creases in the candidates name area” or it could invalidate your vote.”
Social media posts
online. Claim dated 22 Oct 2024.
PolitiFact rated thisFalse
What PolitiFact found
A crease through a candidate’s name would have no impact on tabulating machines’ ability to read a ballot. If a crease goes through the spot where the voter marks their choice, multiple backup procedures are in place,
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 22 October 2024. PolitiFact (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 26 October 2024, 4 days later. Its rating was “False”.
Where the claim appeared
- Facebook posthttps://www.facebook.com/john.arnoldussen.7/posts/pfbid02XFUM3iGq9h89DBRZYMUJKzCiUP7Yw8FD…
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