PA: Bucks County Updates Mail-in Ballots
Voters in Bucks County might notice something new in the envelopes for mail-in and absentee ballots -- there's a hole in them.
The small hole may look odd, but it's actually intended to make it easier for staff in the county's Board of Elections to ensure that there are fewer "naked ballots" in upcoming elections.
"Naked ballots" are mail-in and absentee ballots that are sent it without an outer security envelope.
The new holes in the outer envelopes, officials said, allow staff to see if the inner envelope -- which is now colored yellow to provide additional visibility -- is where it needs to be.
This new system, officials said, allows the county to quickly find out if there is a "naked ballot" issue with a mail-in or absentee ballot and ensure voters are notified and given time to fix the issue.
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/bucks-county-updates-mail-in-ballots/3546966/
