Using Pen or Pencil to Mark Ballot Doesn’t Impact Vote Validity, Elections Canada Says

Using Pen or Pencil to Mark Ballot Doesn’t Impact Vote Validity, Elections Canada Says

Elections Canada is responding to concerns that voters who use a pencil to cast their votes could leave their ballot open to potential tampering. The agency took to social media over the weekend to respond to posts on social media platform X that encouraged Canadians to bring their own pen or sharpie to the ballot box to ensure their vote isn’t altered. “We are still seeing posts where people are claiming that you have to use a pencil to mark yo…

All votes will be counted – even blank ballots: Elections Canada official

Confusion occurred after voters used blank ballots in one location because ballots with candidates’ names on them had not been printed yet

Elections Canada says pens or pencils welcome when marking ballots

Elections Canada is hoping to clear up confusion for what voters need to use when marking their ballots.  In response to social media posts making the rounds, Elections Canada says […]

On social media, supporters of Pierre Poilievre encourage voters to bring their own pen to vote.

Pen vs. Pencil: The Surprising Voting Tool Debate Heating Up Before Canada's Election!

Canada’s Federal Election: the Great Voting Tool Debate As Canada approaches its federal election, an unexpected discussion is emerging among voters and officials: the preference for using either pens or pencils when marking ballots. while the core act of voting remains unchanged, the subtleties of how citizens indicate their choices have ignited conversations about security, clarity, and voter trust. In a climate where every detail can sway pub…

Pen or pencil? Elections Canada says it doesn’t matter when casting a ballot – Sky News: The Latest News from the World

Elections Canada wants you to know your ballot will count whether you mark it with a pen or with a pencil. The independent agency says it’s seeing posts on social media claiming voters have to use a pencil to mark their ballot. Some posts on X, the social media platform once known as Twitter, have […]