Sat Oct 10, 2020, 04:55 PM
RussellCattle (1,200 posts)
Mailman just dropped off my Washington State mail-in ballot. Opened it and could not....
.....wait to vote for Joe. On my way out the door to drop it off at the drop box at the library. I don't feel silly at all about wanting to do this immediately because I've been waiting for four years for this moment.
https://imgur.com/lR2DzxK
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RussellCattle | Oct 2020 | OP |
Sherman A1 | Oct 2020 | #1 | |
MizLibby | Oct 2020 | #2 | |
TheOther95Percent | Oct 2020 | #3 | |
LisaL | Oct 2020 | #6 | |
TheOther95Percent | Oct 2020 | #7 | |
Karma13612 | Oct 2020 | #36 | |
jorgevlorgan | Oct 2020 | #4 | |
Wellstone ruled | Oct 2020 | #5 | |
Ananda62 | Oct 2020 | #63 | |
samnsara | Oct 2020 | #8 | |
KewlKat | Oct 2020 | #9 | |
Blue_true | Oct 2020 | #14 | |
Wounded Bear | Oct 2020 | #16 | |
KewlKat | Oct 2020 | #67 | |
pnwmom | Oct 2020 | #33 | |
GulfCoast66 | Oct 2020 | #10 | |
MaryMagdaline | Oct 2020 | #11 | |
JDC | Oct 2020 | #12 | |
Walleye | Oct 2020 | #13 | |
Blue_true | Oct 2020 | #15 | |
Walleye | Oct 2020 | #17 | |
Blue_true | Oct 2020 | #29 | |
Akacia | Oct 2020 | #18 | |
Missn-Hitch | Oct 2020 | #19 | |
Dem2theMax | Oct 2020 | #20 | |
sanatanadharma | Oct 2020 | #21 | |
marlakay | Oct 2020 | #61 | |
central scrutinizer | Oct 2020 | #70 | |
SergeStorms | Oct 2020 | #22 | |
Karma13612 | Oct 2020 | #40 | |
AllaN01Bear | Oct 2020 | #23 | |
iluvtennis | Oct 2020 | #24 | |
George II | Oct 2020 | #25 | |
slumcamper | Oct 2020 | #26 | |
William Seger | Oct 2020 | #27 | |
WinstonSmith4740 | Oct 2020 | #28 | |
tavernier | Oct 2020 | #30 | |
DippyDem | Oct 2020 | #31 | |
Tommymac | Oct 2020 | #32 | |
Karadeniz | Oct 2020 | #34 | |
RussellCattle | Oct 2020 | #46 | |
pnwmom | Oct 2020 | #35 | |
RussellCattle | Oct 2020 | #42 | |
pnwmom | Oct 2020 | #44 | |
Tikki | Oct 2020 | #37 | |
barbtries | Oct 2020 | #38 | |
RussellCattle | Oct 2020 | #43 | |
barbtries | Oct 2020 | #45 | |
RussellCattle | Oct 2020 | #47 | |
barbtries | Oct 2020 | #49 | |
RussellCattle | Oct 2020 | #51 | |
MizLibby | Oct 2020 | #55 | |
RussellCattle | Oct 2020 | #59 | |
TallMike | Oct 2020 | #39 | |
Hulk | Oct 2020 | #41 | |
treehuggnlibrul | Oct 2020 | #48 | |
Silent3 | Oct 2020 | #50 | |
jaxexpat | Oct 2020 | #52 | |
warmfeet | Oct 2020 | #53 | |
ailsagirl | Oct 2020 | #54 | |
whistler162 | Oct 2020 | #56 | |
RussellCattle | Oct 2020 | #62 | |
ChazII | Oct 2020 | #57 | |
firstwife | Oct 2020 | #58 | |
customerserviceguy | Oct 2020 | #60 | |
Alice Garoute | Oct 2020 | #64 | |
RussellCattle | Oct 2020 | #65 | |
Alice Garoute | Oct 2020 | #66 | |
RussellCattle | Oct 2020 | #68 | |
oasis | Oct 2020 | #69 | |
colorado_ufo | Oct 2020 | #71 | |
Cha | Oct 2020 | #72 | |
Texin | Oct 2020 | #73 | |
NCjack | Oct 2020 | #74 | |
soldierant | Oct 2020 | #75 | |
Unrepentant Fenian | Oct 2020 | #76 | |
RussellCattle | Oct 2020 | #77 |
Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 04:57 PM
Sherman A1 (38,958 posts)
1. Excellent!
We voted on September 30th dropping the ballots off at the Board of Elections Headquarters in our County.
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Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 05:04 PM
MizLibby (284 posts)
2. Good to hear they have started arriving...
98292 here
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Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 05:05 PM
TheOther95Percent (1,035 posts)
3. Got mine yesterday in NYC
My husband says we can't drop off our ballots until October 24th. The drop-off spot is about a mile from the house and in the red zone (Yup. We are back to that now) so I may need to come up with Plan B.
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Response to TheOther95Percent (Reply #3)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 05:11 PM
LisaL (44,827 posts)
6. What is a red zone?
NT
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Response to LisaL (Reply #6)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 05:16 PM
TheOther95Percent (1,035 posts)
7. Spike in COVID-19 Cases in NYC Environs
The spike in COVID-19 cases has caused the city to tighten up restrictions in certain neighborhoods including where I was going to drop of my ballot.
https://ny.eater.com/2020/10/8/21507665/nyc-zoned-shutdown-coronavirus-map-brooklyn-queens |
Response to TheOther95Percent (Reply #3)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 06:38 PM
Karma13612 (4,329 posts)
36. Sorry to hear about the red zone
I’m in NY-21 Northern New York. I have decided to vote early in-person since we are very rural and I am thinking the line shouldn’t be that long. As long as things don’t change COVID wise, our rates around here are under 1%.
They only offer early in-person at the main county Board of Elections office at least in my area. So, it’s a 35 minute drive, but I want my vote done and dusted in real time. Pretty sure it is the same day you said you can drop off your ballot. Mask up, lather (hand gel) up, and lets get this done!! ![]() |
Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 05:07 PM
jorgevlorgan (7,451 posts)
4. We got ours on the third, dropped it in the mailbox the same day.
Both mine and my wife's votes were accepted within a week (mine three days ago, and hers today).
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Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 05:11 PM
Wellstone ruled (34,661 posts)
5. We got ours yesterday here in Vegas.
Already filled out and back in the mail.
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Response to Wellstone ruled (Reply #5)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 07:55 PM
Ananda62 (252 posts)
63. Got mine in Vegas too
I filled out my ballot today and am dropping it off in person at a drop off location next week. I’m still worried about the mail 😕
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Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 05:29 PM
samnsara (17,003 posts)
8. maybe mines in the mail today!! :)))
Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 05:31 PM
KewlKat (5,377 posts)
9. We moved to WA last year and have talked about voting in person rather than mail in. We're willing
to take the risk...I'll have to go run down to the mailbox now.
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Response to KewlKat (Reply #9)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 05:51 PM
Blue_true (31,261 posts)
14. I believe that Washington State has drop boxes. Check with your County Registrar.
Don’t drop it late in the day or at night to sit over night, 8am-12 noon would be the best time to drop it. Here in Florida, we can walk our completed ballots into the registrar’s office.
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Response to KewlKat (Reply #9)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 05:53 PM
Wounded Bear (55,957 posts)
16. Not even sure how to do that. We're all mail in as far as I know...nt
Response to Wounded Bear (Reply #16)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 08:17 PM
KewlKat (5,377 posts)
67. On SOs Website, FAQs, Can I vote in person...YES
Yes.
Each county opens a voting center prior to each primary, special election, and general election . Each voting center is open during business hours during the voting period, which begins eighteen days before, and ends at 8:00 p.m. on the day of, the primary, special election, or general election. You can locate your nearest voting center by logging into VoteWA.gov or contacting your county's elections department. |
Response to KewlKat (Reply #9)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 06:30 PM
pnwmom (107,962 posts)
33. The large secure drop boxes are a great alternative to mailing, and I've been using them
for years. Go to your county's elections office and look for a map or a list.
King County has 72 of them scattered around, including at libraries and shopping malls. |
Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 05:34 PM
GulfCoast66 (11,949 posts)
10. Early voting in Florida starts October 19.
The wife and I are off that day. I told her bring a folding stool, water and wear a Blue shirt. I don’t care if it takes 8 hours. We are voting.
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Response to GulfCoast66 (Reply #10)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 05:38 PM
MaryMagdaline (6,689 posts)
11. You can also drop it off at your local supervisor of elections during the week
I did that in Broward and I could see on the website that my vote has been counted
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Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 05:45 PM
JDC (9,638 posts)
12. Got the email that mine is enroute
My wife and I will be doing exactly the same thing.
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Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 05:47 PM
Walleye (24,536 posts)
13. I did the same. Felt like at last at least there's something I can do about this mess.
Response to Walleye (Reply #13)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 05:52 PM
Blue_true (31,261 posts)
15. It did feel great to vote for Joe and other democrats, didn't it? nt
Response to Blue_true (Reply #15)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 05:55 PM
Walleye (24,536 posts)
17. Yes. Seems like it's been so long since the last election. And I loved voting for Joe. I'm from DE.
Response to Walleye (Reply #17)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 06:22 PM
Blue_true (31,261 posts)
29. Yes, it felt like after starving for almost four years in a dark cave with snakes striking at me,
I finally found an exit and stepped into sunlight and a verdant, fruited field.
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Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 06:01 PM
Akacia (558 posts)
18. Waiting for mine here in Washington State.
Our mail has not came yet but hope its in there. I think I`ll have my daughter take a photograph when I drop it off just to irritate the Dumpsters on my Facebook.
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Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 06:04 PM
Missn-Hitch (1,383 posts)
19. Cheers! I didn't think we get our ballots until the 16th. I am running out there now to check.
Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 06:09 PM
Dem2theMax (9,421 posts)
20. Mine is on its way to the registrar's office through the USPS.
It's being tracked and it's right where it's supposed to be.
I'm in San Diego County. I was physically shaking when I was filling in my ballot. It really hit me what's at stake. |
Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 06:09 PM
sanatanadharma (2,993 posts)
21. My Oregon mail-in ballot arrived today
No big deal, Oregon has been successfully conducting 100% mail-in elections for a couple of decades.
My ballot was mailed September 18 and I received it in Uruguay today, October 10; three weeks to arrive. My completed 100% Democratic ballot will be submitted via email and Oregon has a tracking system for voters to confirm receipt of the ballot. |
Response to sanatanadharma (Reply #21)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 07:34 PM
marlakay (10,703 posts)
61. I live in Oregon too got huge packet of info
But no ballot yet. It will come this week. I plan to fill out and go to drop box asap! 😁🤗👏
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Response to sanatanadharma (Reply #21)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 09:58 PM
central scrutinizer (11,348 posts)
70. I was in Chile/Argentina in 2018
And I’d made arrangements to vote via internet since I was moving around and didn’t have an address. Went to local election office (Eugene, Oregon) before I left US. No problemo. While I was in the office, another clerk was trying to make sure that a homeless man would be able to vote. That’s the way it should be.
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Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 06:10 PM
SergeStorms (18,189 posts)
22. Just dropped off mine today.
I love the Post Office, but I wanted to make sure the board of elections had it in their grubby little hands with no dicking around.
Now, waiting 3+ weeks is going to be excruciating, but we have to send that orange asshole a message, and that message is, "YOU'RE THE WORST PRESIDENT EVER! GET THE HELL OUT OF OUR HOUSE AND OUR GOVERNMENT, AND TAKE YOUR WORTHLESS KIDS WITH YOU. ENJOY PRISON, ASSHOLE!" |
Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 06:10 PM
AllaN01Bear (11,943 posts)
23. got mine yesterday, filled it out and it is in its envelope to get where it is needed .
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Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 06:11 PM
iluvtennis (18,085 posts)
24. Nice! nt
Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 06:12 PM
George II (67,782 posts)
25. We got ours about a week ago. Within an hour we put them in our drop box at town hall.
Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 06:13 PM
slumcamper (1,525 posts)
26. WTG! Early voted at 8 a.m. in-person at courthouse yesterday in Iowa.
Didn't want to go out but my driver's license was expiring. Needed an appointment to go in. Security at the door. Had to go back to security when done, get in line, and wait. Social distancing/only one at a time. Voted and turned it in at the county auditor's office. No worries about the post office "losing" my ballot! |
Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 06:14 PM
William Seger (10,331 posts)
27. Colorado mailings started yesterday
Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 06:19 PM
WinstonSmith4740 (2,992 posts)
28. Congraulations!
We start early voting here in Nevada next week. Can't wait...definitely going the first day it opens.
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Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 06:27 PM
tavernier (11,439 posts)
30. I have my ballot... still hoping to vote in person.
At least this way I can memorize all the minutia on the ballot.
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Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 06:28 PM
DippyDem (648 posts)
31. Just got my ballot in mail today!!
So pumped up after four years as you! I'm in Massachusetts! Will mail it back Monday! Two more days won't matter after four years!
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Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 06:28 PM
Tommymac (7,263 posts)
32. In PA - Mailed our 2 out Wednesday - State website says the county has recieved them already!!!!
WooHoo!!!!!
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Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 06:34 PM
Karadeniz (20,223 posts)
34. Your excitement has me excited! We already took ours to the post office.
Response to Karadeniz (Reply #34)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 06:48 PM
RussellCattle (1,200 posts)
46. It really is exciting, isn't it?
Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 06:36 PM
pnwmom (107,962 posts)
35. King County's site says they're mailing them on the 14th. Are you in a different county? n/t
Response to pnwmom (Reply #35)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 06:42 PM
RussellCattle (1,200 posts)
42. I'm in the vast red wasteland of Spo-Kane Kounty. Pray for me. We do have our studded snow tires.
Response to RussellCattle (Reply #42)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 06:45 PM
pnwmom (107,962 posts)
44. Well, you beat us on getting your ballots, so good for you! n/t
Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 06:40 PM
Tikki (14,378 posts)
37. Already checked (online) with our County Voters' Registrar and our....
ballots from this home have already been received and processed.
3 for Joe and Kamala... The Tikkis + son |
Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 06:40 PM
barbtries (27,825 posts)
38. yay
I felt the same way on 11September
https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/_i3qHdTuQ66Ug7m7pyn3hw.8B98lhkMzsOYauPFsk9gq- |
Response to barbtries (Reply #38)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 06:43 PM
RussellCattle (1,200 posts)
43. Nicely done there Barb. Nice smile.
Response to RussellCattle (Reply #43)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 06:48 PM
barbtries (27,825 posts)
45. thank you
i can't seem to find the right app to post a picture to DU.
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Response to barbtries (Reply #45)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 06:50 PM
RussellCattle (1,200 posts)
47. You and me both, though I have done it in the past. An age thing I'm sure. I did...
....post a link but really wanted to attach a photo of my filled out ballot.
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Response to RussellCattle (Reply #47)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 06:53 PM
barbtries (27,825 posts)
49. i noticed that
i think it was your ballot I saw. I can't recall the name of the place where I could link and the picture would show up here. I used to do it too.
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Response to barbtries (Reply #49)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 06:58 PM
RussellCattle (1,200 posts)
51. A while back I wanted to post a picture of a local yard sign and someone here on DU...
...walked me through going to "Imgur" and getting a web address for a photo, but I don't remember the next step. Hey! anyone out there, could you help us please.
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Response to RussellCattle (Reply #51)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 07:11 PM
MizLibby (284 posts)
55. Imgur Instructions
Response to MizLibby (Reply #55)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 07:33 PM
RussellCattle (1,200 posts)
59. Maybe. This talks about uploading an image and the creating a post on imgur, not a...
....post on say DU. Am I missing something?
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Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 06:40 PM
TallMike (146 posts)
39. YUP
Just got mine as well.
Giddy is an understatement. I'll open it tomorrow with a well distanced group of other snowflake bikers (5). Should be interesting... |
Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 06:41 PM
Hulk (6,699 posts)
41. We are Washington State residents living in central Mexico....
So I am hoping our ballots arrive soon so that my sister can send them down to us here, we can fill them out and complete them, and mail them back immediately. It's going to take some extra time for them to be mailed down here.... about a week ( not with the regular mail in Mexico), and probably another week to mail them back.
I was fretting that they wouldn't arrived at our permanent address in Washington state until the 16th.... so this is good news. Every day earlier makes a big difference for us.🤠 |
Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 06:51 PM
treehuggnlibrul (137 posts)
48. My Colorado ballot arrived today
And it made it to the ballot box an hour later. I feel the same — been waiting four years for this, couldn’t wait a second longer! Go Joe and Kamala!
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Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 06:55 PM
Silent3 (13,816 posts)
50. I drove my ballot to a drop-off box a city hall within a hour...
...of receiving it in the mail.
I dawdled a bit when my primary ballot arrived before that, but for the general election I just HAD TO get that ballot in as quickly as possible! |
Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 07:04 PM
jaxexpat (5,480 posts)
52. What a hopeful lot are we Americans.
It brings a tear to the eye.
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Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 07:06 PM
warmfeet (3,321 posts)
53. I know the feeling.
My wife and I delivered our ballots to the Washington county elections office on September 29th. We have tracked them as well. They have been received and will be counted. Two more votes for Joe and Kamala.
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Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 07:08 PM
ailsagirl (21,963 posts)
54. Bravo!!
Received mine yesterday-- never before have ballots seemed so utterly critical.
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Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 07:14 PM
whistler162 (11,155 posts)
56. PLEASE EDIT OUT THE PHOTO
of your ballot. You may be breaking the law by posting that image.
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Response to whistler162 (Reply #56)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 07:44 PM
RussellCattle (1,200 posts)
62. Legal in Washington State. Look at attached link and explain why it's illegal...
...in so many southern states. Fucking republicans hate ballots and even pictures of ballots I guess.
https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2016/10/25/13389980/ballot-selfie-legal-illegal |
Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 07:24 PM
ChazII (6,042 posts)
57. Mine came in today's mail
as well! Waiting until Monday because I think the polling places are closed on Sunday.
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Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 07:30 PM
firstwife (115 posts)
58. Oh, I'm going to check the mail now!
Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 07:34 PM
customerserviceguy (25,182 posts)
60. Cathartic, isn't it! n/t
Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 07:55 PM
Alice Garoute (16 posts)
64. Introduction First Post
Good afternoon DU,
First time here , my name is Lounah , I choose Alice Garoute as a username because she's our Susan B Anthony , a Haitian Suffragist , and advocate for women's right . I have been browsing since 2003 , I laughed , cried with you , but was affraid to post anything , because I was not a US citizen yet . Im Afro Carribean from Haiti and waited patiently 30 years to become a US Citizen, this year on September 14th , same week The Notorious RGB passed . I register the same day , and my first vote will be against Orange Cheeto (I never say his name ) . I came in this country as an undocumented teenager , I know more about the US then Haiti , you can imagine all the sleepless nights thinking you might be deported , had to keep my me too story to myself , but you keep pushing and stay out of trouble . I live in Central Florida and have been married for 17years , with two kids and a husky . My Daughter just started college , my Son a middle schooler and my precious Shadow . I worked in the medical field and yes Covid19 is not a hoax . For years I have helped my community register to vote , make sure they get to the polls for Presidential , Congress , Governor and Local Election (For God Sake Democrats, Vote in Congressional Election too = we get to pick Justices ) , this year my daughter just turn 18 , so we get to accompany my husband and vote too . Im scare of what might happened if we don't vote early , and it's a close election . I do believe the US Constitution will stands no matter what Orange Cheeto wanna be Dictator and his enablers think ...they expect a bloodbath , so let's vote in mass. |
Response to Alice Garoute (Reply #64)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 08:09 PM
RussellCattle (1,200 posts)
65. Lounah, I can't tell you how pleased I am that you chose to respond to my post...
....with your first post. Thank you so much. Welcome to DU, but really welcome to the United States, and congratulations on getting your citizenship! We are lucky to have you here. This goofy country is made all the more richer by your presence.
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Response to RussellCattle (Reply #65)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 08:13 PM
Alice Garoute (16 posts)
66. Introduction First Post : Biden 2020
Thanks for welcoming me , RussellCattle .
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Response to Alice Garoute (Reply #66)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 09:12 PM
RussellCattle (1,200 posts)
68. You're welcome. I'll be looking up Haiti's Alice Garoute too and I just know....
.....that I'll like her and your choice of her name.
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Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sat Oct 10, 2020, 09:24 PM
oasis (48,875 posts)
69. Got mine yesterday. Thanks for the reminder on the urgency. nt
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Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sun Oct 11, 2020, 04:04 PM
colorado_ufo (5,469 posts)
71. I was so excited, I almost peed my pants!
Special thanks to our great Colorado Secretary of State, Jena Griswold, for running such a "tight ship" of an election. She was great on national TV, as well, in many interviews.
Hubby and I have completed our ballots, and I will be putting them in one of the many drop boxes today! Colorado has this voting-thing buttoned down, and every state should follow the example. |
Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sun Oct 11, 2020, 04:09 PM
Cha (286,383 posts)
72. Excellent point!
Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sun Oct 11, 2020, 04:32 PM
Texin (2,505 posts)
73. I was excited to receive mine. Then I remember I live in Texas with only 1 drop box in Dallas County
There's that. There's also the fact that they will require voter registration cards and photo IDs before they'll let you drop it in the frickin' box. And there's also the fact that the drop location is nearly 30 miles from my home in the City of Dallas - and I live south of LBJ and north of downtown. I'm beginning to think that I'm just as well off voting in person.
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Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sun Oct 11, 2020, 04:45 PM
NCjack (10,164 posts)
74. In Chatham County, NC, I mailed my ballot on Oct 7 to the Board of Elections.
Distance from my home to the BOE is about 1 mile. The BOE's logging system showed that my ballot was accepted on Oct 10.
Thanks USPS and BOE -- that is excellent delivery and processing time! |
Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sun Oct 11, 2020, 04:48 PM
soldierant (5,304 posts)
75. Got mine yesterday -
the only thing holding me up from having it in the envelope already is we have a few propositions - all important, - some not obvious - to research. Hopefully I'll get that done today, and I couldn't send it out today anyway, being Sunday.
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Response to RussellCattle (Original post)
Sun Oct 11, 2020, 05:01 PM
Unrepentant Fenian (1,069 posts)
76. On the topic of voter fraud...
I can attest to how good Washington State is at detecting voter fraud. I live in Washington State also. We have the ballot, a secrecy envelope and an outer envelope that has to be signed and dated by the voter. A couple years ago my wife forgot to sign her envelope, so I signed it for her and put it in the mail. A few days later, before Election Day she got a letter from the Election Board stating that the signature on her voter envelope didn't look right. She had to fill out an affidavit stating that was actually her ballot and her signature!
If they can catch that, I don't think they let much get by them! |
Response to Unrepentant Fenian (Reply #76)
Sun Oct 11, 2020, 05:40 PM
RussellCattle (1,200 posts)
77. You're exactly right. My daughter registered to vote here in Washington as a 21 year old, left...
....the country after graduating and lived in the Middle East. Her absentee ballots were always being questioned because her signature had changed so much from her college days signature. On her return she went to the county office to correct her old registration. Her votes always counted but she often had to verify who she was.
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