ballot curing

American  

[baluht kyoor-ing] / ˈbælət ˌkyʊər ɪŋ /

noun

1. the process by which voters are given the opportunity to correct clerical-level errors, such as a missing signature on a submitted ballot, that would otherwise make their ballot technically invalid and consequently uncounted.

   Guidance for ballot curing was issued by the secretary of state following increased usage of absentee ballots.

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Etymology

Origin of ballot curing

First recorded in 2020

Example Sentences

The state’s lawyers also argued that no state law bars ballot curing.

From Washington Times • Mar. 23, 2023

Since then, Kent was able to roughly cut her lead in half through an aggressive push for ballot curing, but those efforts have slowed down dramatically over the past 10 days.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 29, 2022

Before Giuliani’s opening statement, Judge Brann asked for clarity on whether the ballot curing issue was the only claim actually in front of the court.

From Slate • Nov. 18, 2020