The Validity of Minor Errors on Election Ballots: A Legal and Psychological Perspective

The Validity of Minor Errors on Election Ballots: A Legal and Psychological Perspective

Question from a reader:
When writing a candidate’s name on an election ballot, will a minor spelling mistake still be valid? For example, if I intended to write “Ichiro Suzuki” but accidentally wrote “Ichiro Suzuki,” I’m curious about what would happen.

Are Minor Spelling Mistakes on Election Ballots Valid?

When writing a candidate’s name on an election ballot, unexpected mistakes can happen.