Allard Quoted by Northwest Public Broadcasting on Ballot Rejection Rates
Posted: 5/31/2024 (CSDE Research)
CSDE Affiliate Scott Allard (Public Policy & Governance) was quoted in an article by Northwest Public Broadcasting about mailed ballot rejections in Mason County, WA. Despite concerns that the county’s ballot rejections are rising, Allard points to his team’s research which shows that the county’s rejection rate is around the same or below the state average of 1%. Allard discusses various factors that might affect rejection rates such as voters’ unfamiliarity with envelope design, signature issues, and the type of election. Read more in the full article by Lauren Gallup. The article also contains an audio version of the story for listening.