Debunking Claims of CA Envelope Holes Leading to Discarded Ballots
Social media users have claimed that holes in California's ballot envelopes will be used to rig the special election.
However, the truth is that the holes serve a purpose: to assist low-vision voters in signing the envelope and to help election officials ensure that ballots are not left inside.
The holes’ purpose is to indicate to low-vision voters where they should sign.
Additionally, the design of the envelope allows for eight different ways to insert the mail-in ballot, and while two of these ways may show voting marks through the holes, the yes/no text next to the marks is not visible, according to Sacramento County's election office.
It is also important to note that
it is a felony under California law for election officials to tamper with peoples’ votes, including by discarding them.
Author's summary: Holes in CA ballot envelopes assist low-vision voters and prevent tampering.