What is ‘ballot curing’? Election expert explains the method for fixing errors made when voters cast their ballots
- Written by Paul Gronke, Professor of Political Science and Director, Elections & Voting Infomation Center, Reed College
An imperfect signature on an absentee ballot can necessitate ballot 'curing,' when election workers verify the voter's identity.Bill Oxford/iStock via GettyMost Americans used to vote on Election Day, and a small percentage of voters cast their ballots as absentee voters through the mail. That changed starting in the late 1970s, when some states...