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AllaN01Bear

(18,634 posts) Sat Apr 27, 2024, 09:17 AM Apr 27

where does it say in any law of the land that we must vote at a fixed location

ca voted all by mail the last few elections . all the conflicting voting systems etc.

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where does it say in any law of the land that we must vote at a fixed location (Original Post) AllaN01Bear Apr 27 OP

States run elections. They pass the laws Raven123 Apr 27 #1

Except when the SCrOTUS intervenes... Hugin Apr 27 #2

Even voting by mail requires a current address where you live. pwb Apr 27 #3

Still there should be national standards similar to how reps are proportioned getagrip_already Apr 27 #4

Raven123

(4,915 posts)

1. States run elections. They pass the laws

Reply to AllaN01Bear (Original post)

Sat Apr 27, 2024, 09:18 AM

Apr 27

Hugin

(33,222 posts)

2. Except when the SCrOTUS intervenes...

Reply to Raven123 (Reply #1)

Sat Apr 27, 2024, 09:21 AM

Apr 27

SEE: Bush vs Gore and most recently overturning CO’s use of the 14th Amendment.

pwb

(11,295 posts)

3. Even voting by mail requires a current address where you live.

Reply to AllaN01Bear (Original post)

Sat Apr 27, 2024, 09:22 AM

Apr 27

The ballots are mailed out by your county. So it is all local law. You want national control of voting? That would be much less control IMO.

getagrip_already

(14,923 posts)

4. Still there should be national standards similar to how reps are proportioned

Reply to AllaN01Bear (Original post)

Sat Apr 27, 2024, 09:34 AM

Apr 27

Each voting district must maintain a ratio of voting machines to voter not to fall above x people per machine, voting centers shall be staffed to keep lines shorter than 1 hour wait time, water and aid will be made available to those waiting to vote, protestors and campaigners shall be kept well back from voters waiting to vote, etc.

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