Arbitrary and subjective decision. Didn't SCOTUS stop the Bush-Gore recounts for exactly this reason?
As has been noted on this thread, the fact that Alaska allowed into the polling booths a list with the name spelled accurately means that to now apply some leeway judgment is unlawful by the Gore v Bush SCOTUS standard! Allowing an arbitrary judgment after the fact is not lawful. It may be merciful, but it certainly isn’t lawful.