We have observed false claims that “real” ballots have so-called “non-radioactive” isotope watermarks on them. Watermarks can be on mail-in ballots, but that does not mean they are used to target voters maliciously or as a method to conduct election fraud. [1/6] 
Depending on which state you voted in, your ballot may have a watermark. Ballots are printed with watermarks to help with authentication. Watermarks distinguish official ballots from potentially counterfeit ballots. [2/6] sos.ca.gov/administration…
Several fact checkers have already debunked claims about “non-radioactive” isotope watermarks. [3/6] factcheck.org/2020/11/bogus-…
We’ve seen this narrative across platforms including Twitter, FB, IG, TikTok, YT and other more niche communities. Many platforms are now taking actions to stop the spread of this misinformation, but this narrative seems to be gaining speed. [4/6] students.washington.edu/schaferj/elect…
So far, we have also seen this spread in Chinese, Japanese, French and Spanish-speaking communities on Twitter and WeChat. We anticipate this claim will spread into other communities and platforms as well. [5/6]
These watermark allegations feed into broader narratives taking shape around voter fraud and issues with mail-in voting. This aligns with our projections for post-election uncertainty. We will continue to monitor this content. [6/6]
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