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Here's what you are looking for:
http://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/absentee-and-early-voting.aspx
Thanks a lot!
andythinkpad
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Does any one know where I can find out what other 3rd party candidates I can vote in New York?
googleplex
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I re-registered last week. And this will be my first time voting by mail-in ballot. I can't taking any more polling place lines in AZ
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It's important that everyone takes a look at the registration deadline for their state, just to ensure everyone has a chance to register before the General Election.
Wowfunhappy
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So, um, I have a question. I just graduated from College in May, and I currently have a full time job in New York City.
I'm currently living with my grandmother, because NYC is expensive and she has an apartment very close to my office. However, my "official" address is still at my parent's house back in New Jersey. This lets me avoid paying city tax (and is perfectly honest IMO, as I go back home to New Jersey most weekends)
Where do I register, how do I vote?
I'm currently living with my grandmother, because NYC is expensive and she has an apartment very close to my office. However, my "official" address is still at my parent's house back in New Jersey. This lets me avoid paying city tax (and is perfectly honest IMO, as I go back home to New Jersey most weekends)
Where do I register, how do I vote?
Flying Toaster
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Please vote people. Just vote no matter what vote.
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Tough one... technically you should declare the NY residency as your primary since you live there most of the time, but you are claiming the NJ address and receiving your mail and financial information there, so that's likely where you need to vote.
Ampersands
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I registered but am moving to a new address in a few weeks. Can I change it then or am I stuck with the one I put?
the GOAT way. Sad thing is, most of my family receives ballots, and into the trash they go.
I'll never understand this. Just take 2 minutes and drop it in a blue box.
Wowfunhappy
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Problem is, I CAN'T vote there. I work on election day. In Manhattan.
I'm assuming I can't do a write-in since I'm still in the country.
Zoe
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It depends on the state. Some allow mail-ins under different conditions.
Is there no early voting?
rokkerkory
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Thanks OP will get my gf to vote her first time!
I confirmed my early voting in AZ like a month ago. I ain't waiting in a line after that damn primary. Christ.
killertofu
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Question for Florida GAF. I have my parents address on my drivers license. Does that have any effect on where I can vote? I think it's been the same address on there since the last election but I definitely remember voting in another city...
NJ supports both early voting and no-excuse absentee voting. Vote early.
RoadHazard
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Why do you even have to register to vote in the US? In Sweden, if you're eligible to vote, you're automatically "registered" and then just show up at your voting location the day of and do it. Why put these obstacles in the way? Seems like a way to control the uneducated masses and make democracy a bit less democratic.
1 out of 2 major political parties in the US tends to win elections more when less people go out to vote. You can guess which one.
Zoe
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How do you get the correct ballot?
Considering how easy it is the vast majority of people to register to vote, I imagine that most people who aren't registered don't care. In Texas you can check a box when you get your driver's license, that's how I got registered.
RoadHazard
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Zoe
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The items on your ballot can change from one street to the next.
Squirrel Killer
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No, nor should they.
Think of it this way, we trust online banking because we can verify all the transactions we care about. Even if you're willing to forgo the secret ballot, verification of a electronic tally would be logistically impossible.
The way to use technology to improve voting is by enabling same day registration, check against duplicate voting to reduce need for provisional ballots, and customized printing of paper ballots so people can vote at any polling station.
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Bumping this thread, because there are now only 15 days left to register to vote in most states.
Register, it's really easy! Then you'll get to wear a neat sticker that said you voted!
Register, it's really easy! Then you'll get to wear a neat sticker that said you voted!
Lightning_Roller
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I'm already registered and ready to vote this October! Let's do this thing!!!
Squirrel Killer
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In the US, we vote for a large number of offices on election day. President, Senator, Representative, Governor, a bunch of other statewide offices, State Senator, State Representative, county offices, municipal offices, etc... If you've ever heard of jokes about electing dog catchers, that's true in some areas. It could be argued that this is a "feature" of the US process, not a "bug."
Most of these offices have different jurisdictions, that's what Zoe was referencing when she said, "The items on your ballot can change from one street to the next." I live near the border between my city and the next town over, if I lived just down the street a bit, my ballot would be substantially different.
It's getting confusing to me in Virginia. I used to just register, bring in my voter ID, and be OK. Now I am bringing a picture ID, my voter reg card, I plan to have some bills on hand, etc.
GOP. Never stop being so aggressively transparently racist.
EDIT: I also look forward to the two hour wait to merely vote (like last time around), arguably our most precious right that should be made easily available to everyone - early or remote.
GOP. Never stop being so aggressively transparently racist.
EDIT: I also look forward to the two hour wait to merely vote (like last time around), arguably our most precious right that should be made easily available to everyone - early or remote.
GoldenEye 007
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I do have a question. My fiance recently moved to TX from FL. She did the voter registration and everything and is now registered in TX. However, her ID is still a FL one. Would she have any problems voting with bringing in her new voter ID card and current picture ID?
If it helps any, she's white.
If it helps any, she's white.
RPGCrazied
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Lame. I wish Texas had early online voting. I want to vote and get it over with. Me and everyone I knows Trump isn't an option and going with Hillary. She wasn't my first choice, it was Bernie, but I'm not one of those Bust Bros, cause I'm not that stupid.
Zoe
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She'll have to fill out a form:
Though if she's lived here long enough to register, she really should get a Texas license. You have to jump through more hoops after the 90 day grace period.
I asked this in another thread but it got locked; didn't know this one existed.
I'm currently registered to vote in Oregon. I'm moving Illinois around October 21st. When do they send out ballots in Oregon? Will they forward me my ballot or do they not do that? Also how will I turn it in? Or am I just screwed this year?
I'm currently registered to vote in Oregon. I'm moving Illinois around October 21st. When do they send out ballots in Oregon? Will they forward me my ballot or do they not do that? Also how will I turn it in? Or am I just screwed this year?
GiantEnemyGoomba
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Is there anyway to see what my ballot is going to look like?
Zoe
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Most jurisdictions should have sample ballots on their websites. You can usually put in your exact information or look at a more general one.
Google now has stuff where if you search "[state] voter registration" or "[state] absentee ballot" they have a ready table of information in the results.
Apply for absentee ballot for OR now
http://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Documents/SEL111.pdf
Fill it out and mail in way before election day. When you settle in IL you can register to vote in IL after election day. Inform the OR election board about your change in address too.
If you're willing to look up some info about IL, it's probably possible for you to vote as IL resident instead of OR absentee.
SecretMoblin
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Registering to vote is the first thing I do whenever I move (after telling the post office).
Thankfully it's really, really easy to register in this state, and if you aren't registered it's exceptionally easy to do so at the polling place on election day.
We consistently have the highest (or second highest) turnout every election, so we're doing something right.
Thankfully it's really, really easy to register in this state, and if you aren't registered it's exceptionally easy to do so at the polling place on election day.
We consistently have the highest (or second highest) turnout every election, so we're doing something right.
Thanks you so much, will print this out today and mail it.
Jeronimo Jones
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Also early/advance voting may be worth it if you don't want to deal with crazy lines on actual election day.
Here in GA, all registered voters are eligible to vote early in person, just check your info at https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov for locations.
Here in GA, all registered voters are eligible to vote early in person, just check your info at https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov for locations.
ThatStupidLion
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how do i know if im registered
brianmcdoogle
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I'm still bummed that this is the first election in my lifetime that I will have to do an absentee ballot. At least it is for a good/happy reason.
But, since I'm not voting in person, I'm a bit nervous on getting my ballot in the mail. I signed up for one online, I called and spoke to someone on the phone, and they have my request and everything is fine, but I'm still nervous since this is a big, important year.
But, since I'm not voting in person, I'm a bit nervous on getting my ballot in the mail. I signed up for one online, I called and spoke to someone on the phone, and they have my request and everything is fine, but I'm still nervous since this is a big, important year.
Squirrel Killer
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Fortunately, the person responsible for such a cluster fuck is also elected. This shit isn't that hard, if they can't figure it out, they don't deserve to remain in office. I would tell you who that is, but the office and/or the title of the office changes from state to state. In my state, it's the county auditor.
http://www.canivote.org/
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