Ballot curing

Ballot curing (ballot cure) is the process of correcting minor errors, typically involving voter identification issues with mail-in or absentee ballots. Ballot curing allows for certain technical mistakes to be fixed, and potentially make a difference in a close election by counting every legal vote.

Not all states allow for ballot curing, and for those that do, the rules vary state by state. States that do have a process have lower rates of rejected mail ballots. Ballot curing is an effective mechanism for election accuracy and also improves voter trust and participation. Ballot curing systems help legitimate voters by providing safeguards.

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