How will you vote in the general election?

[LouC]

I think when you put it in the drop box, that box is emptied by someone authorized by the polling center and delivered right to them, I don't think it goes through the USPS at all - we don't put postage on to drop in a drop box. Also, it only takes about a day and then you get a notification that your ballot has been received. Then another notification that your ballot has been accepted.

News Release - Colorado Secretary of State

All the mailed back Ballots go through the USPS.

You are correct about the Drop Boxes.

You have to sign up for the Ballot Trax to receive those notices, right?

 

[Demon]

All the mailed back Ballots go through the USPS.

You are correct about the Drop Boxes.

You have to sign up for the Ballot Trax to receive those notices, right?

Yes, you sign up for the notices.

 

[Moon]

We only have mail in voting here, but I’d rather vote in person.

 

[Lovebug]

For me the awesome things about voting in person were the fact I voted on Election Day and other people (not just my mom) could see me proudly wearing an "I Voted" sticker.

I worked as a poll worker for several elections, and fondly remember young first time voters beaming with pride when they got their sticker.

 

[Lovebug]

It is good to be an American...especially on election day. Imo, it would be awesome if voting was mandatory.

That would be un American?

 

[LouC]

We only have mail in voting here, but I’d rather vote in person.

You can vote in person according to Washington State.

Can I vote in-person?

Each county opens an accessible 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.

Frequently Asked Questions on Voting by Mail | WA Secretary of State

www.sos.wa.gov

 

[mrjurrs]

That would be un American?

Not if we changed the law. imo the minimum requirement of being a citizen is voting.

 

[LouC]

I worked as a poll worker for several elections, and fondly remember young first time voters beaming with pride when they got their sticker.

I love seeing the brand new voters come in and vote for the very first time.

I especially love being there to take First Time Voters same day registrations and then seeing them go and vote for the first time!

I also love seeing folks in their 90's coming in to vote and talking about their very first vote, so very long ago.

I have been working elections since 2005 and as a Chief Judge for about the last 10 years.

 

[Moon]

You can vote in person according to Washington State.

lol, I didn’t actually know that. I’ll have to start taking advantage of it. Thanks for the link.

 

[LouC]

Not if we changed the law. imo the minimum requirement of being a citizen is voting.

I understand and appreciate the sentiment but I would disagree. Forcing folks to vote seems to me akin to forcing them to say the pledge of allegiance.

 

[LouC]

lol, I didn’t actually know that. I’ll have to start taking advantage of it. Thanks for the link.

You are welcome.
Hope it works out for you.

 

[Lovebug]

Not if we changed the law. imo the minimum requirement of being a citizen is voting.

More education so that everyone would want to, yes. Mandating it, no.

 

[mrjurrs]

I understand and appreciate the sentiment but I would disagree. Forcing folks to vote seems to me akin to forcing them to say the pledge of allegiance.

You can cast your ballot for nobody if you choose, but if you can't muster up the energy to vote, what else are you shifting responsibility on? Like I said, it seems like the bare minimum that should be expected of citizens.

 

[mrjurrs]

More education so that everyone would want to, yes. Mandating it, no.

You can vote for nobody if you choose. Voting seems like a small job to perform for the benefits you receive.

 

[LouC]

More education so that everyone would want to, yes. Mandating it, no.

I think a requirement of graduating from high school and or gaining a GED should be that students must work at least one Primary Election and one General Election, both of which would be credited benefits to the diploma or GED certificate.

I think that would help infuse a greater sense of willful participation in voting via better understanding of the entire process of Elections and what goes into them and how important they really are.

Much better than mandatory voting.

Exactly what would happen to folks who still didn't vote?

 

[Patriotic Voter]

I worked as a poll worker for several elections, and fondly remember young first time voters beaming with pride when they got their sticker.

When I lived in Ohio, one year the Franklin County (Columbus area) Board of Elections decided an easy way to save money on the next primary election is to not make "I Voted" stickers. Literally hundreds of very disappointed voters (not including myself, though I totally agreed with them) contacted the FCBOE just to complain about not getting those stickers. The board director admitted to The Columbus Dispatch they did not realize "I Voted" stickers were so important to voters. So in November, I got a sticker because of complaints by other people like me.

 

[LouC]

You can vote for nobody if you choose. Voting seems like a small job to perform for the benefits you receive.

So what about folks who won't even vote for nobody?

 

[Lovebug]

I think a requirement of graduating from high school and or gaining a GED should be that students must work at least one Primary Election and one General Election, both of which would be credited benefits to the diploma or GED certificate.

I think that would help infuse a greater sense of willful participation in voting via better understanding of the entire process of Elections and what goes into them and how important they really are.

Much better than mandatory voting.

Exactly what would happen to folks who still didn't vote?

Yes. Not only do we need more poll workers, being involved in the process would instill more trust and understanding.
As for the bolded, we already have too many restrictions and unnecessary punishments.

 

[mrjurrs]

So what about folks who won't even vote for nobody?

They can still cast a ballot. Imo, laziness should not be an excuse.

How about your voting receipt qualifies as a tax credit?

 

[LouC]

Yes. Not only do we need more poll workers, being involved in the process would instill more trust and understanding.
As for the bolded, we already have too many restrictions and unnecessary punishments.

Exactly.

 

[LouC]

They can still cast a ballot.

Then no penalty = non compliance.

Imo, laziness should not be an excuse.

I agree, but I don't think it is all about laziness.

How about your voting receipt qualifies as a tax credit?

What about all the electors in non taxed categories?

Just playing a little devils advocate.

But I do think if Election Day would become a "Paid Holiday" that people would have to show an "I voted" receipt to their Employer in order to get the Payoff for the day off.

 

[switt]

I live in Colorado. We all vote by mail.

Heard all those mailed in ballots are fraudulent.

 

[MrNiceGuy]

FOR MEMBERS WHO ARE REGISTERED TO VOTE IN AMERICAN ELECTIONS: How will you vote in the 2022 general election this year if you have not already voted?

I always vote in person on election day, if possible. I have early voted in person. I do not vote by mail.

 

[mrjurrs]

Then no penalty = non compliance.

I agree, but I don't think it is all about laziness.

What about all the electors in non taxed categories?

Just playing a little devils advocate.

But I do think if Election Day would become a "Paid Holiday" that people would have to show an "I voted" receipt to their Employer in order to get the Payoff for the day off.

I never said there was no penalty, the law doesn't exist yet. I'd prefer carrot over stick in this area though.

If it is not laziness, what is it? And why would that be an excuse for not voting?

That's why I said tax credit instead of tax deduction.

 

[LouC]

I never said there was no penalty, the law doesn't exist yet. I'd prefer carrot over stick in this area though.

If it is not laziness, what is it? And why would that be an excuse for not voting?

No one needs an excuse for not voting.

That's why I said tax credit instead of tax deduction.