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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: Ballots marked by poll workers will be disqualified in the 2026 midterm elections.
Rating: FALSE
Explanation: Election procedures vary by jurisdiction, and some states require poll workers to make administrative markings on ballots. Election officials in North Carolina, Tennessee and Illinois said authorized poll-worker markings do not disqualify ballots and, in some cases, are required by law.
Date: 10/18/2026
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Last Updated on October 18, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check