As Election Day nears, rumors are swirling about the use of Sharpie pens potentially nullifying ballots, leaving voters concerned about their votes counting.
Social media posts claim that using Sharpies can cause ink to bleed through ballots, leading to rejection by voting machines.
Election officials are debunking these claims.
Voters are encouraged to use black or blue ink pens provided at polling stations, but bringing your own pen is also acceptable.
Officials caution against using red ink, which machines may have difficulty reading. The consensus is clear: using a Sharpie will not invalidate your vote.
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