if possible, vote in person

[jchuzi]

Because of the controversy involving the US Post Office, I intend to vote in person on Election Day. I will take all necessary precautions, but I want my vote to count. I urge all TS members and their friends and family to seriously consider this instead of voting by mail.

[Xairbusdriver]

Bigly sad you ask that question. Nastiest question ever!!

In the August Primary, TN added the Covid-19 virus as a reason for absentee voting. Our State Supreme Court (meeting via Zoom?) decided that would not be allowed in the General. Fortunately, SWMBO and I are over the minimum age limit and always vote by mail. We may forego that method this year and use 'early voting'. Reports from the Primaries said most sites were very lightly populated. Of course, Primaries are usually much less attended anyway. Maybe just find a couple of real respirators, over a gaiters, along with our rubber gloves... bring your own pen.

[krissel]

NJ is mailing every registered voter a ballot. But we will also have at least one dropbox in each district strictly for ballots. That's what I intend to do. We also have the option of in-person but that will be with a provisional ballot that will be held to make sure you didn't vote otherwise.

VOTE! 

[krissel]

Ha, now NJ is being sued to stop mail-in voting.

As our gov says, "Bring it on!"   

[Xairbusdriver]

So, that's why PotUS uses FL instead of NJ as a "residence".

[kimmer]

Are we not treading dangerously close to the no politics rule?

[Highmac]

Mmmmm,,, as someone watching from the sidelines, I tend to agree with Kimmer on this.


I'll just say.... PLEASE tread softly 

[Xairbusdriver]

I'll just say, VOTE!, as safely as possible, as soon as possible, personally if you have to. There is more than one way to give your life for your country.

[krissel]

OK, I removed any reference to the source that is suing to suppress the vote of citizens. One can look up the actors in this drama. 

However, general election voting is by definition political, so we would have to completely ignore any reference to the act of choosing our representatives if we want to be technical.

Citing facts as they develop are unfortunately too touchy a subject, even when they affect my right to vote. 
 

[kimmer]

My only comment on the 2020 US election: because of the date of my move, I won't be able to vote.    First time in my life. 

[Xairbusdriver]

I won't be able to vote.

Are you sure about that? Since Oregon has been voting by mail for some time, I would suggest visiting the State/County Voter Registration site and checking the details as to timing and physical location. Here is a link to the page there with a list of County Election Officials that should be able to help with your situation. It may be that you can vote in Oregon (or any other State) at least until you actually register in another one. And that would probably apply even if simply moving from one county (or any other voting district) to another. I think I even saw a page with info on updating one's registration info.

(If anything I supply contains legal information, a bill will follow)
 

Kriss, I assume (always dangerous!) that you left off a question mark at the end of your last statement?

My whole adult(?) life was lived making sure i had all the facts I could gather. My life and the lives of my crew and passengers depended on having those facts. Facts are not subjective. They matter. 'Don't go out without them.'

[kimmer]

I won't be able to vote.

Are you sure about that?

Yes, Jim, I'm sure. I've already checked with my local elections office.[The move and arrive dates just over-lap too much] It's a little bump that doesn't mean a thing.

[Xairbusdriver]

It's a little bump that doesn't mean a thing.

I guess we'll have to agree to disagree there. Every vote counts. Especially this year. I want to see a 'landslide' so there are no "questions". The final results may be late, anyway, because of having to count so many mail-ins. They probably have to be counted manually since the signatures have to be matched; not something a local computer will be able to do.  

[jchuzi]

Let's remember the difference between democracy and feudalism. In democracy, it's your vote that counts. In feudalism, it's your Count that votes.

[kimmer]

Look, I know every vote counts; but my point was that in the midst of moving as far as I am, and other assorted details that I shouldn't share here, voting in the election is a minor blip.