Signed, Sealed, Verified: A Look into Ballot Petition Signature Verification

Have you ever wondered why it takes so long to finalize the Mayoral ballot? Or why candidates collect more petition signatures than they need? Ideastream’s Jack Kopanski and Isaiah Paik visited the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections to find out. They spoke to Tony Kallagher, the Assistant Manager of the Registration Department, who explained the signature verification process, and why meticulous care is necessary.