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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: A punch hole in a California mail ballot envelope can reveal a voter’s choice and is evidence that the 2026 election can be rigged.
Rating: BLATANT LIE
Explanation: California and Ventura County election officials said the holes help workers confirm that envelopes are empty and assist visually impaired voters in locating the signature area. Ballots can be inserted in different orientations, and officials said the holes are not positioned to reveal a vote in any particular contest.
Date: 10/28/2026
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Last Updated on October 28, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check