Elections Canada clarifies pen or pencil ballot marking guidelines

April 20, 2025, 11:20 am

Elections Canada has issued a clear statement to dispel social media misinformation that voters must use a pencil when marking their ballots. The official clarification emphasizes that a ballot is valid whether marked with a pen or a pencil, assuring the public ahead of elections. This communication seeks to maintain voter confidence and ensure the integrity of the voting process by confirming that multiple marking methods are acceptable and that all submitted ballots will be properly counted.

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Elections Canada says it uses pencils because pens can dry up or leak, which could spoil a ballot.

theglobeandmail.com / Pen or pencil? Elections Canada says it doesn’t matter when casting a ballot

The independent agency says it’s seeing posts on social media claiming voters have to use a pencil to mark their ballot

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OTTAWA - Elections Canada wants you to know your ballot will count whether you mark it with a pen or with a pencil.

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