I will present this regarding provisional ballots in California. People can take it or leave it

[still_one]

Last edited Fri Jun 3, 2016, 07:33 PM - Edit history (1)

your choice. I am not going to debate anyone over this:

"Q: I am a voter with no party preference, and I received a vote-by-mail ballot with no presidential candidates. What can I do to request a ballot with presidential candidates?

Contact your county elections office no later than May 31 to request a vote-by-mail ballot with presidential candidates from the Democratic Party, American Independent Party, or Libertarian Party. Click Here for County Elections Contact Information; OR
Bring your vote-by-mail ballot to the polls on Election Day and exchange it for a ballot with presidential candidates from the Democratic Party, American Independent Party, or Libertarian Party. If you have lost your original vote-by-mail ballot, you will have to vote a provisional ballot at the polls—your vote will still be counted; OR
Bring your vote-by-mail ballot to an early voting location in your county and exchange it for a ballot with presidential candidates from the Democratic Party, American Independent Party, or Libertarian Party. If you have lost your original vote-by-mail ballot, you will have to vote a provisional ballot at the polls—your vote will still be counted."

http://www.sos.ca.gov/administration/news-releases-and-advisories/2016-news-releases-and-advisories/tips-no-party-preference-voters/

and this:

Q: Are vote-by-mail and provisional ballots always counted – even in "landslide" elections?

A: Yes, every valid ballot returned to county elections officials by 8:00 p.m. on election day is counted in every election, regardless of the ballot type or the margin in any particular contest.

http://www.sos.ca.gov/administration/news-releases-and-advisories/2014-news-releases-and-advisories/db14-090/

There are checks done to confirm that the person is registered to vote in that county, and that they did not already vote in that election.

[NurseJackie]

1. Very straightforward, easy to understand, reasonable and accommodating. What's so hard about that?

[NorthCarolina]

2. Provisional ballots will not be counted. No matter, they won't be trusted either.

There is no reason for anyone to be forced to vote on a "provisional ballot" in the CA primary, all they need to do is request a Democratic ballot.

If they are given a provisional ballot, they should refuse it, and re-request a Democratic ballot.

[Juicy_Bellows]

3. Absolutely, as is their right.

[NorthCarolina]

4. Here's some info on requesting a Democratic ballot. Do Not Accept a Provisional Ballot.

http://youdownwithnpp.com/vote-at-the-polls-on-june-7th/

[nadinbrzezinski]

5. Thanks but people need to request a cross over party ballot

The provisional is the last possible alternative.

[Starry Messenger]

6. k&r