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How Often Are Fictional Names Written Into Election Ballots?

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.

Steve Goldstein was a host at KJZZ from 1997 to 2022.