These warnings have led some people online to ask whether they can use a Sharpie to fill out their ballot. Several states and counties say you can use a Sharpie marker or pen to mark your ballot.

Viral posts like this and this one claim using a Sharpie to mark your ballot will invalidate your vote, while others suggest election officials purposely provide Sharpie-branded pens to ...

The Iconic Writing Brand Was Named "The Official Autograph Pen of the 2025 AMAs" ATLANTA, May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharpie®, a cultural icon known for bold self-expression, made its first ...

But what kind of pen or pencil should you use? Does it matter? Several people on social media are warning that if you use a Sharpie, it could bleed through the ballot and your vote won’t count.

New content shows how the Sharpie S-Gel pen's no-smear, no-smudge technology ensures Jeanty and McMillan's first professional signature will be as bold as their work on the field. Jeanty ...