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(102,640 posts)The Velveteen Ocelot
(116,122 posts)however it gets there, but you probably should check your local election rules.
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)When I worked in the legal profession years ago, the only "official" way to send correspondence was USPS.
Not sure if that has changed or whether they would be obliged to accept the ballot.
Can't use common sense here, because tRump is running our country into the ground for putin.
frazzled
(18,402 posts)Judging from some FedEx Smart Post deliveries Ive had lately, your ballot would be sent to five different states over the course of a week or two, and then arrive at the local post office, whod deliver it the next morning.
Why not just walk or drive to the nearest election drop off site and deposit it there. For free.
LisaL
(44,989 posts)The Velveteen Ocelot
(116,122 posts)Response to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #5)
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LisaL
(44,989 posts)In my state, it's either by mail or personally delivering to the board of election. Personally delivering to the board of elections kind of makes no sense if the goal is safety from covid.
LisaL
(44,989 posts)Which is where we are supposed to be mailing our ballots. You might as well hand deliver it to your board of elections.
JustGene
(421 posts)Last edited Fri Aug 7, 2020, 11:05 PM - Edit history (1)
I think this may be a requirement.
Looks like it can vary by State:
https://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/vopp-table-10-who-can-collect-and-return-an-absentee-ballot-other-than-the-voter.aspx
JCMach1
(27,593 posts)thinkingagain
(907 posts)In those states that you have to mail, and unable to return a mail ballot in a ballot box.
Mailing with with a signature and return receipt. Yes it cost a bit more
Than a postage stamp but I think ( I could be wrong about this) it also bumps it up importantance wise a bit. You also know it was received and when.
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