New Yorkers Receive Mail-In Ballot Envelopes Marked Incorrectly

New Yorkers Receive Mail-In Ballot Envelopes Marked Incorrectly

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The video discusses errors in ballot envelopes reported by local outlets, where voters received incorrect names and addresses. Some ballots were mistakenly intended for military absentee voting due to a printing error. The New York Board of Elections assured that affected voters would receive new ballots before the election. It was noted that the phrase 'absentee military ballot' lacked a slash, but the ballots remain valid.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What issue was reported with the ballot envelopes?

They were delivered late.

They had incorrect names and addresses.

They were missing stamps.

They were not sealed properly.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the cause of the ballot errors according to the New York Board of Elections?

A software glitch.

Incorrect voter registration data.

A printing mistake.

Human error during sorting.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the New York Board of Elections promise to take?

Send new envelopes and ballots.

Issue a public apology.

Cancel the election.

Conduct a recount.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What detail was missing from the mail-in ballots and envelopes?

The official seal.

A slash between 'absentee' and 'military'.

The voter's signature line.

The election date.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Are the ballots with the missing slash still considered valid?

Only for military personnel.

Only if verified by an official.

Yes, they are still valid.

No, they need to be replaced.