Election Integrity

A ‘Significant Number’ of Incorrect Absentee Ballots Mailed to Franklin County Voters

A ‘Significant Number’ of Incorrect Absentee Ballots Mailed to Franklin County Voters
People register for early voting inside of the of the Franklin County Board of Elections Office on Oct. 6, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. Ty Wright/Getty Images
Isabel van Brugen
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The Franklin County Board of Elections confirmed on Oct. 6 that “a significant number” of requested absentee ballots have been mailed to the wrong voters, as early voting began in Ohio state.

Elections Director Ed Leonard said that the Franklin County Board learned of the issues Tuesday, adding that the error was a result of a disabled setting in some of the board’s software.

Isabel van Brugen
Isabel van Brugen
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Isabel van Brugen is an award-winning journalist. She holds a master's in newspaper journalism from City, University of London.
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