How Often Are Fictional Names Written Into Election Ballots?

By Steve Goldstein
Published: Thursday, November 6, 2014 - 4:08pm
Updated: Thursday, November 6, 2014 - 5:03pm
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Even with helpful suggestions from the county recorder’s office, some voters still decide to write in fictional names on their ballots.

We talked with Daniel Ruiz, Director of Public Affairs for the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office, about how often Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck end up getting votes.