Judge: North Carolina Absentee Ballots Must Have Witness Signatures

In North Carolina, a witness signature is required on ballots. Judge William Osteen reversed a previous decision, allowing voters to correct minor ballot issues without starting over. This includes missing witness addresses or misplaced signatures.

What is required on ballots in North Carolina according to the initial ruling?

• A witness signature

• A voter's signature

• A notary public's stamp

• A government-issued ID

What did Judge William Osteen's ruling change about the previous decision?

• It required a new ballot for any errors

• It allowed fixing ballots without a witness signature

• It mandated a second witness signature

• It removed the need for any signatures

What can voters do if their ballot is missing a witness signature according to the new ruling?

• Request a mail-in ballot

• Fix the issue without starting over

• Submit a new ballot

• Ignore the issue

Which of the following is considered a small problem that can be fixed on a ballot?

• Missing witness address

• Incorrect voter ID number

• Unsigned voter's declaration

• Wrong polling location

Where should the witness signature be placed on the ballot?

• On the back of the envelope

• In the designated signature area

• On a separate sheet

• Anywhere on the ballot