The "I Voted Today" Thread (Page 2/4) blackrams OCT 23, 08:53 PM quote Originally posted by williegoat: For the first time, this year we could vote anywhere within the county. I just found a location that was convenient and the ballot was printed after I signed in. I learned that in Mississippi that you must vote at your assigned precinct. If you go to another, say one that is closer and more convenient, they are supposed to tell you where you are supposed to vote. The question was asked, what if they (the voter) refuses and demands to vote at the wrong location. The answer was, well, let them vote on a special ballot, it won't count but, they'll be happy. I was a bit surprised by this. The instructor said this happens a few times every election and they allow the person to cast a vote even though it won't count. I never ever considered voting at a different precinct but, I guess some folks try. What a waste of time and effort. So be it. Shrug. Rams MidEngineManiac OCT 23, 08:57 PM quote Originally posted by blackrams: I learned that in Mississippi that you must vote at your assigned precinct. If you go to another, say one that is closer and more convenient, they are supposed to tell you where you are supposed to vote. The question was asked, what if they (the voter) refuses and demands to vote at the wrong location. The answer was, well, let them vote on a special ballot, it won't count but, they'll be happy. I was a bit surprised by this. The instructor said this happens a few times every election and they allow the person to cast a vote even though it won't count. I never ever considered voting at a different precinct but, I guess some folks try. What a waste of time and effort. So be it. Shrug. Rams Sometimes it makes sense. For a lot of years I moved every 6 mos to year for work, so just out of convenience I used dads address for mailing/legal purposes, that way I knew nothing would get lost. I was there every week or 2 anyway, and if it was something important he would call. Come election time, I might be residing a few hundred KM from that address. Boondawg OCT 23, 08:58 PM quote Originally posted by MidEngineManiac: Aint it funny... It is! maryjane OCT 23, 09:27 PM quote Originally posted by Boondawg: I always thought that whole "civic duty" guilt trip was horsesheet. No, I get that you have a civic duty not to rob someone, or rape them, or push them down a flight-of-stairs, but play with them?! No, you (we) have a civic/moral and LEGAL duty not to do those things. It is not illegal if one fails to vote. cliffw OCT 24, 08:55 AM I was made to remove my Covid diaper so they could compare my face to my picture on my voter ID. williegoat OCT 24, 01:31 PM quote Originally posted by cliffw: I was made to remove my Covid diaper so they could compare my face to my picture on my voter ID. Even though I was wearing a mask, as soon as the poll worker saw my Driver's License he said, "There's no mistaking it. That's you alright!" Nobody ever forgets me. I would make a terrible bank robber, mystery shopper or undercover cop. williegoat OCT 24, 02:58 PM Today, I returned to the county website and found this: I feel better now. Hank is Here OCT 26, 08:30 AM On a related note...on the news of the major netowkrs( ABC/NBC/CBS) they show long lines for early voting; even on election day they shows lines gonig down the block. In my life I have never waited in a line to vote with the exception being when I have showed up before polls opened. Have you had to wait in a long line to vote? Is waiting to vote normal? Personally I can't relate to what the media is portraying on terms of difficulty voting. maryjane OCT 26, 10:01 AM It's been several decades since I last saw long voting lines, but I've never lived in a large city either.. williegoat OCT 26, 11:05 AM I live in the Phoenix metro area which is one of the larger metro areas in the US. Before I retired, I always got to the polls very early and was one of the first two or three in the door when the polls opened. By that time, there was usually quite a line behind me. 2008 was an exception, though. I was early, as usual, but there were already 20-30 people in line an they were all on the phone calling their friends to get them up and out. They were organized. Since I retired, I just wait for the morning rush to end and waltz right in. I really enjoy the experience, maybe that makes me a little odd.