There out to be a code on each ballot

[captain queeg]

The ballot should have a unique code, and would have a little tear off stub with the same code. It wouldn’t be hard to have a machine that scans every ballot and records the number then they could set up a web site where voters could log on and see if their ballot has been processed.

[live love laugh]

1. Super easy. Too bad it won't happen this election. nt

[Salviati]

2. In WA state there is.

I've got a pile of them on my desk from past ballots

[SeattleVet]

6. Yep - but I don't keep mine for long after the election.

Our brewery gives you $1 off on a pint if you bring in your receipt!

[Squinch]

7. Washington's voting system is so smart that I'm convinced this whole USPS sabotage is to

prevent other states from emulating it.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

3. There's a bar code on them in my state.

And you can check online to see if your ballot was received and counted.

[Buckeye_Democrat]

4. There's a barcode in Ohio...

... and I believe that's what happens.

[greyl]

5. There is, nevertheless, should, not ought. nt

[Maeve]

8. Actually that IS what happens

In Ohio, for sure, and I believe in most (if not all) states.

The wheel doesn't have to be re-invented.