Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Claims that ballots for the U.S. presidential election will be invalid if a voter uses a Sharpie marker circulated online in ...

The writing utensils figured prominently in conspiracy theories in previous elections. But they’re often fine to use on paper ballots. By Stuart A. Thompson Some people have falsely claimed that ...

Viral posts like this and this one claim using a Sharpie to mark your ballot will invalidate your vote, while others suggest election officials purposely provide Sharpie-branded pens to disenfranchise ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As the 2024 election season ramps up, misinformation about voting methods continues to circulate on social media platforms, ...