2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumReceived my Official Sample Ballot for voting in Maryland/Montgomery County two weeks ago,
Just finished reading it thoroughly. 2016 voting is by paper ballot!
A more complete and clear sample could not be given in my mind.
The back of the ballot is clearly marked with polling place information.
EARLY VOTING: Ten early voting locations open April 14-April 21, 10am-8-pm
SAME-DAY REGISTRATION is permitted at EARLY VOTING ONLY
To regis at Early Voting, all one needs is a Maryland MVA ID (driving license or MVA issued ID) or other proof of residence.
VOTING BY MAIL: Use the application printed inside sample ballot and be sure to mail it postmarked by Election Day April 26
VOTING ON ELECTION DAY: Tuesday April 26 (7am-8pm) at the polling place printed on the back of this Guide.
Lots of detailed information inside
Voters MUST be registered to vote by April 5(Party affiliated. So switching MUST be done by this date OR during the EARLY VOTING times. (No exceptions)
If you are 17 you can register to vote ONLY IF YOU WILL BE 18 ON ELECTION DAY.
These instructions along with all the detailed information inside the voting Guide/Sample Ballot is ALL the information a voter will need to register, change registration etc. BUT I be money that there will be many people...especially the Bernie folks who will want to change party affiliation or register to vote ON ELECTION DAY, April 26. And when they are not permitted to vote or asked to fill out provisional ballots they will be screaming voter fraud/suppression by the DNC or Hillary campaign even though these rules are in place state-wide and well in advance of Maryland election day.
WhiteTara
(29,705 posts)and the papers don't give any information about the elections or candidates.
Jitter65
(3,089 posts)or trying to vote without having registered.