No, poll workers aren’t handing out Sharpies to invalidate ballots.

Published On Oct 28, 2024, 11:04 PM

The article debunks false claims about election workers distributing Sharpies to invalidate ballots. It explains that poll workers provide writing utensils that have been tested and certified for use with ballots. Recommendations often come from voting machine companies, and markers like Sharpies are sometimes used because of their fast-drying ink. If a problem arises with a ballot due to the writing utensil, voters can vote again, and any disputed ballots can be reviewed by a bipartisan team. The article highlights how myths about voter fraud, especially those involving Sharpies, have circulated since 2020, perpetuated by misinformation online.