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A Subreddit to discuss voting. From methods, to systems, laws, news, and questions - all voting related topics are welcome.

(This sub isn't for specific Elections or general Politics. Other subs for those include /r/elections and /r/politics.)

Submitters are encouraged to remain as non-partisan and open-minded as possible to encourage constructive conversations.

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Maybe a stupid question

This box/section on the voting instructions sheet makes it seem like you are supposed to sign in it (see red font above and "sign here" wording). There's nothing saying that this merely an example and so I signed it and returned my instructions within my ballot just to be safe. My friends however did not. I could not find anyone info on this. Can someone confirm if you need to sign this thing or not?

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2024/11/03
06:18 UTC

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can i go vote at a voting center outside of the county in registered in?

i live in tennessee and i’m registered to vote in a county that i don’t live in any longer. do i have to go to a voting center in the county that’s on my voter registration or can i go to any in the state of tennessee?

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2024/11/03
02:26 UTC

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[NY] Still haven't received absentee ballot, it was mailed a week and a half ago

i'm a college student from nyc living upstate for school right now. i requested my ballot like a full week before the deadline and it was mailed a few days later on the 23rd but still hasn't arrived. the tracking site has said "out for delivery" for over a week now. what the fuck? i'm so pissed like what is this bs are u actually kidding me? i'm lowkey getting paranoid that somebody stole it out my mailbox and is gonna try to mail it. what should i do??

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2024/11/03
01:13 UTC

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A fun kind of voting!

Here’s my why- I’ve spent most of my adult life in addiction, sought relief through self harm, loathed myself, my body, my everything. By my early 40’s I busted ass. Quit smoking, got sober. Rekindled and developed the strongest relationship I could with my 2 boys. I’ve come to love and accept me for me and heck yes most days I feel Fab! I really wanted to show that being a Fab40 isn’t just about a hot body and flaunting boobs. The voting is daily! Yes I’m having fun with this!!
http://votefab40.com/2024/angela-donadio-2

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2024/11/03
00:29 UTC

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help

for context I registered late online and got sent an affidavit number that I was supposed to show to when I went to vote in persian (I went in to cast a provisional ballot). At my polling place, 1) my name wasn't coming up on their computer search 2) they never used my affidavit number for anything 3) they didn't check my ID. Has this happened before 😭 I just filled out a provisional, voted on the tablet, and left. I guess everything went semi-smoothly (except for the fact that they couldn't find my address on the computer either...)I'm so confused, was that number just for nothing? I guess I voted?

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2024/11/02
23:41 UTC

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Traveling

If someone is traveling to another state for work, can they vote where they are?

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2024/11/02
23:21 UTC

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Signature didn’t match?

NY state. I went to early vote in person today. I recently moved and this was my first time voting here. I registered to vote online and used my mouse to sign so the signature they had on file was kind of janky. The lady said something like “oh, did your signature change?” And I didn’t explain properly (I was really tired/did not compute.) They let me vote but now I’m worried my ballot might be rejected? Thank you.

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2024/11/02
23:06 UTC

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Question about addresses and voter registration

My husband and I are registered to vote at the same address (our house), but he gets a ballot from one county and I get one from another. Is this normal?

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2024/11/02
22:56 UTC

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Was voting 3rd Party but now voting for Harris. Anyone else?

Im definitely left of center. Always been a registered independent for election purposes. When it comes to president ive always voted Dem. My first election was in 2010.

I live in California so i have the no luxury(or curse) of my vote not being decisive in any way. I was in no way voting for Joe Biden this time around. Gaza was the final straw for me but overall ive never been a big Biden fan even though i voted for him to get rid of Trump.

When Harris came in as the nominee i was hopeful that at least on Israel/Palestine she would rhetorically acknowledge that we need to consider heading in a different direction. Shes been more than disappointing on the issue. I was leaning more again on a third party or write-in protest vote. After all CA is a safe blue state.

However Trumps MSG rally has me leaning on just biting the bullet and voting Harris. I come from an immigrant Mexican family with a mix of different legal statuses. I feel like we just need to turn the page on Trump. The guy is truly a menace. I dont think the Dems necessarily deserve my vote but in the words of AOC i cannot do 4 more years of resistance nonsense. I hate when the Democrats make hating Trump their whole personality.

Also id like to keep advocating for Palestinians(i call my reps when i can) but i know with Trump in office we are just going to be occupied fighting so many other battles at home that the Palestinians risk becoming an after thought.

I can only hope Trump is resoundingly defeated. Wondering how other ppl considering 3rd party votes in safe states feel?

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2024/11/02
22:47 UTC

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Moved counties right before election in North Carolina

I just moved 2 weeks ago to a different county in North Carolina and updated my drivers license and voter registration online through the DMV. I was told to vote in my old county (which was my residence 30 days before the election), so I voted early in my prior county. Now I am worried I shouldn’t have updated my registration online before voting even though it has not been processed yet (because it was after the deadline to make changes). What do I do in this situation? Do I call my new county and ask if I can redo my registration form this week? I’m terrified my vote won’t count or I’ll be in trouble. Please help!!

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2024/11/02
22:40 UTC

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Help! Still registered in Williamson but now live in Denton

I moved to Denton county about 10 months ago, will I be ineligible to vote? Such a pain in the ass to vote…. As long as my ID isn’t expired and my social matches who I am, all the extra bs shouldn’t matter…

2 Comments
2024/11/02
22:28 UTC

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Anybody else been getting these texts?

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2024/11/02
21:57 UTC

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Moved addresses; ID not changed yet and registered under old address

Hello, I moved from Georgia to Maryland four weeks ago. I have not updated my IDs etc yet to my new address, and I also am registered to vote under my old address. I am able to travel back to GA to vote, but is there any issue with the legality of this? Thank you!

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2024/11/02
21:31 UTC

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Anyone else just crippled with anxiety and over the harassment?

So I've lived in NY for 15 years between the same two apartment complexes and both places do not allow soliciting. Yet, weekly I get harassed by people reminding you to vote. Now, I am not the only tenant with a panic and/or trauma disorder who doesn't respond well to unannounced social interaction. I personally get hostile as F, ya know, 'fight, flight or faun'. I'm not someone you f with in other words and so I come with a warning sign that says on my front door "Solicitors will be sacrificed to the Old Gods and the new." hoping this would prevent someone from knocking so there's one less person I tell off. Mind you, it's not intentional. Like I'm not thinking about my reaction. I just react as I feel threatened as I wasn't expecting anyone to show up, let alone try to break my darn door down banging so loud yelling through the door to vote and asking who I'm voting for. Anyone with CPTSD will know what I mean when you say "this is just a specific trigger of mine and everyone knows to text or call before showing up." Couple this with being autistic and I'm rather interesting to deal with at times. So please don't make nasty comments that I'm a bitch. I'm not. I'm just some young lady that wants to be left alone in peace and quiet and they are literally trespassing on private property yet still do this despite my telling them, very loudly. I know at least three other tenants in our small 24 person community who would have the terror response and go hyperventilate in their apartments sobbing from random strangers banging on their doors harassing them vs my more Wolverine approach and believe me, my landlord is aware and I'm praying he can get these folk fined. At this point my nervous system and every reserves for any capacity to be around people is shot because of all of this.

I don't know about you, but I'm sorry, it's not only actual harassment when you've been texted and stalked to your apartment with these 'remember to vote for x, y and z' campaigns, but it's just flat out infuriating and disrespectful. Do they really think after sending over 100 texts and over 100 campaign mailers that people will vote now? I vote in person because I don't want my vote to 'get lost' in the mail. But now due to my mental health over all this when we're literally 3 days out, I don't think I'm leaving my apartment until it's just all over. Like if I saved the amount of fliers I've gotten I honest to Goddess think I could build myself a cardboard two story house. I've had these people go through a good 100+ texts of which I've block listed every single one and yet a new one pops up. I'm on the 'no call' list too!

Anyone else living this hell? I've never had an election where I was blatantly harassed. It's honestly just disturbing. It would be one thing if it was just the 100+ fliers in my mail, but the texting, and stalking. Yea. I'm done.

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2024/11/02
21:24 UTC

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LA County Voters Alert

We’re in the eighth day of early voting and the in person turnout is dismal. If you haven’t already voted, please do so before Tuesday. Tuesday will be a madhouse.

Do yourself a favor and prepare a poll pass. Go to the second page of your “Official Sample Ballot” and scan the QR code and you can fill out your ballot. Then, when you get to your local polling station, you can scan it at the Ballot Marking Device and print out your ballot.

Trust me you will be glad you did it before Tuesday.

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2024/11/02
21:10 UTC

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Do you need help voting? PLEASE INDICATE THE STATE YOURE TRYING TO VOTE IN!!!

State election laws vary greatly depending on the state you’re registered and live in. If you don’t share which state that is, no one can help you—an answer correct for one state may not be correct in another state. Please ensure your posts include the state before publishing.

14 Comments
2024/11/02
21:00 UTC

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help

hi, im 18 and in another state for college and lost track of time and didnt submit my request for an absentee ballot. i missed the deadline to request one, is it still possible for me to vote? im currently in california

3 Comments
2024/11/02
20:11 UTC

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Mail in voting

I just called my Board of Elections & they said they never got my mail in application & now it’s too late. I applied to mail in voting & sent it in before the deadline date with the correct address & everything, now they’re saying they never got it? That’s complete b.s. now I’m out of voting options because I have a disability that prevents me from voting in person.

3 Comments
2024/11/02
19:33 UTC

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mail in ballot

hello! college student here - it's my first election and long story short, i lost track of time because of school and still haven't sent in my mail in ballot. is there ANY WAY for it to get from the east coast to the midwest by evening nov 5? first class postage is already stamped

3 Comments
2024/11/02
19:20 UTC

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Mail in ballot

Long story short my voting district screwed me and didn’t send me my ballot until the 29th (even though I sent the request for a ballot to them 2nd week of Oct).

Just got my ballot. Where can I drop it off so it is actually picked up? It needs to be in TX by 5pm Tues (I’m on east coast), my local post office is closed until Monday.

If I drop it off in a blue post mail box will it be picked up tmrw? If not what options do I have or am I fucked?

2 Comments
2024/11/02
18:55 UTC

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Voter reg application status

I've lived in NYC from and moved from CA over 2 years ago. I have a NY Driver's License. I went to register to vote on October 26th. I received a confirmation email from the DMV, with a subject "DMV Transaction Confirmation" and said Thank you for using the online voter registration application service. Your application will be sent to your County or City Board of Elections. They will notify you when your voter registration application is processed.

Meanwhile, my fiance registered on the same day and was cleared right away and their name is in the system via NYCvotersearch.com. Mine has 0 records found.

Did I do something wrong? what is taking so long?

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2024/11/02
18:40 UTC

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MAIL IN VOTING

I’m living in NY registered to vote in Illinois and have my completed mail in ballot. Can I drop this off in any USPS collection box or do I need to go to the actual post office?

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2024/11/02
18:12 UTC

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Absentee ballots still haven’t arrived

Live in Texas but have been visiting my parents in Indiana. Ballot still hasn’t arrived. Am I going to be able to vote??

1 Comment
2024/11/02
17:51 UTC

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Pennsylvania cheaters back at it , again !

They should make in person voting mandatory in PA , since they wana cheat every 4 years.

4 Comments
2024/11/02
17:40 UTC

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Active Military & spouses -- voting answers here

https://www.fvap.gov/vote

Visit to see how military families can vote with the FVAP. This bypasses many states' voting deadlines.

Or contact the VAO (Voting Assistance Officer) assigned to you.

Thanks for your service, and thanks for being a voter!

Please post additional info and resources too.

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2024/11/02
17:21 UTC

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will my party affiliation be shown anywhere?

im a first time voter, and have to vote in person with my parents. i was wondering if my party affiliation will be shown anywhere theyd be able to see, as i cant be open with where i stand politically.

12 Comments
2024/11/02
17:06 UTC

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Can I still vote?

I just moved. I am registered to vote at my old address, which for context is still in the same city I currently live in. In fact, I only moved about a block away. This was a sudden move so I wasn't able to update my voting information before the deadline to do so. Can I still vote?

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2024/11/02
17:00 UTC

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Can Someone Technically Sell Their Vote To Make Money?

Is it possible to sell your vote to make some money if someone wanted to?
Not really planning on doing this, but I was curious if it is even possible. I am married with two kids working a “good” office job with a wife who is a high school teacher, and we have continued to get tighter and tighter on our budget and have gone through all of our savings in recent years. We went from paying credit cards off every month and having some money put into savings and over the last couple years with inflation we are basically paycheck to paycheck now. I know there are families still worse off than us, but it is so frustrating doing everything we were told to do with our education, careers and pay and being in this position. I know the politicians are all paying/jerking each other off and made me wonder if theoretically someone could sell their vote to one party or another?

As close as this election is, and the amount of money each party is wasting on shitty commercials apparently targeting kids that can’t vote, why not just pay for the votes directly?

7 Comments
2024/11/02
16:25 UTC

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Will I have total privacy when I vote?

I'm going to vote for my parent's opposing candidate. Will they be able to find out somehow? It's my first time so I don't really know how it works inside.

14 Comments
2024/11/02
16:24 UTC

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How do I cancel my voter registration in WA after DMV registered me without asking?

Pretty much it. I went to get a WA license since my OK one was expired, I’m registered to vote in OK and when I was at the DMV the lady tells me after handing me my receipt that I’m now registered to vote in the state of WA. Was that even legal for her to do?? I don’t even know what she marked my party as and I haven’t received a voter ID car so now I’m sitting here unsure of what exactly I should do since it’s technically a federal crime to be registered to vote in two separate states. I’d like to be able to vote this election season so any help would be appreciated.

9 Comments
2024/11/02
15:55 UTC

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