Kentucky Ballot Dot Rumor Debunked by Election Officials

Claims of invalidated votes due to a dot on Kentucky ballots are false, according to state election authorities.

Viral social media posts falsely claimed that a dot on Kentucky ballots would invalidate votes for candidates other than Kamala Harris.
Kentucky election officials confirmed that no pre-marked ballots have been reported to them or law enforcement.
Even if a ballot had stray marks, Kentucky law ensures such ballots are counted according to voter intent.
Voters in Kentucky can request a new ballot if they notice any pre-printed marks before casting their vote.
Nationwide, systems are in place to correct ballots with stray marks, ensuring votes are counted as intended.