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Freddie

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15. That was the problem in PA

Sun Nov 15, 2020, 10:39 AM

Nov 2020

The law was always that absentee ballots were processed and counted on Election Day. Since previously there weren’t that many (you needed a reason) it was never a problem. Gov Wolf tried to change this. The Repug legislature offered him a deal - we’ll allow vote processing to start before Election Day IF you remove the secured drop boxes and make voters depend on the USPS. This was when it was becoming clear that Trump was having the mail slowed down. Gov Wolf said no deal, the drop boxes stayed but so did the ridiculous processing timeline. As long as Repugs control the state legislature I don’t see this changing anytime soon. Until more timely processing benefits them, of course.

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If you voted, how did you cast your ballot? [View all] NurseJackie Nov 2020 OP

Dropped off the ballots on September 30th Sherman A1 Nov 2020 #1

Our early voting lines moved quickly! The line wrapped around the building... but we were in/out in NurseJackie Nov 2020 #2

We waited about 10 minutes in line Sherman A1 Nov 2020 #3

We had good weather too. The voters were in a good mood... NurseJackie Nov 2020 #5

This was our first time voting absentee. brer cat Nov 2020 #4

Covid was a big concern of ours too. But also didn't want to risk our ballots being delayed. NurseJackie Nov 2020 #6

I vote absentee in all elections Zing Zing Zingbah Nov 2020 #26

I'm sure I will get used to voting absentee, brer cat Nov 2020 #27

I was one of those mail in ballots that pushed PA into blue Freddie Nov 2020 #7

I think early and mail-in voting is here to stay! NurseJackie Nov 2020 #10

That was the problem in PA Freddie Nov 2020 #15

On the day of, in-person. Will always vote this way regardless Tarc Nov 2020 #8

There's a lot of comfort in knowing that the actual ballot was accepted by the reader. NurseJackie Nov 2020 #12

Early, in person. Laelth Nov 2020 #9

At our neighborhood voting center... it was like a social gathering. NurseJackie Nov 2020 #11

One hour wait at polling place nt Shermann Nov 2020 #13

On a nice day it's not so bad. I've only waited in-line, on a rainy day just ONE time. NurseJackie Nov 2020 #14

dropped off at county registrars office into a litttle metal box on the clerks counter AllaN01Bear Nov 2020 #16

3 hours. N/t Ms. Toad Nov 2020 #17

Yikes! That's dedication... THANK YOU! NurseJackie Nov 2020 #18

I had to vote early - Ms. Toad Nov 2020 #19

... NurseJackie Nov 2020 #24

Better a 15-hour shift of voter protection Ms. Toad Nov 2020 #25

I walked my ballot down to the recorder's office the very next day Vivienne235729 Nov 2020 #20

When I saw the lines... rather than being annoyed at the wait, I was overjoyed! NurseJackie Nov 2020 #28

We were too. When the satellite dropoff places opened up, the lines were Vivienne235729 Nov 2020 #44

Texas: Only real option for age 65 is in person LeftInTX Nov 2020 #21

First day of early voting here in New Mexico. Turin_C3PO Nov 2020 #22

I brought a small insulated lunchbox with water and crackers... just in case. NurseJackie Nov 2020 #29

As soon as I got my ballot in the mail Mossfern Nov 2020 #23

Usually vote by mail Retrograde Nov 2020 #30

" I like voting by mail in a state that makes it easy and accessible." NurseJackie Nov 2020 #31

Early in-person, @30 minute wait Maeve Nov 2020 #32

I was ballot #1 in person at my polling place... nt EarthFirst Nov 2020 #33

Very cool! How early did you have to arrive in order to secure that honor! NurseJackie Nov 2020 #35

No line. In and out in minutes. tblue37 Nov 2020 #34

Where's the 'I voted for Trump' option? My Pet Orangutan Nov 2020 #36

Nooooo! Besides... NurseJackie Nov 2020 #37

Inquiring MIRT's want to know ! My Pet Orangutan Nov 2020 #38

Early, in person, after having to tell a couple of MAGATS ... 11 Bravo Nov 2020 #39

#3 Roland99 Nov 2020 #40

By mail. About two weeks before the election. lpbk2713 Nov 2020 #41

I was very eager to vote also. As soon as I received my Sample Ballot... NurseJackie Nov 2020 #47

First time early voting... electric_blue68 Nov 2020 #42

Early, drop box... Ohio Joe Nov 2020 #43

My only option is vote by mail. PufPuf23 Nov 2020 #45

I think we're inching closer to the day that this is the MOST common option... NurseJackie Nov 2020 #46