Ballot Curing Becomes Crucial in 2024 Elections Amid Signature Issues

Signature verification problems, especially among Gen Z voters, highlight the importance of ballot curing to ensure votes are counted.

Ballot curing allows voters to correct errors on mail-in ballots, ensuring their votes are counted despite initial rejections.
Signature mismatches are a leading cause of ballot rejections, with Gen Z voters particularly affected due to limited cursive instruction.
States like Nevada are seeing high numbers of ballots needing curing, with significant counts in Clark and Washoe counties.
Most swing states have processes in place for voters to cure ballots, though deadlines and requirements vary significantly.
Experts advocate for alternatives to signature verification, suggesting unique identifiers to reduce ballot rejection rates.