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beachbumbob

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4. problem is, what stops some one from arson? Or other means to destroy ballots?

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Alternative to the USPS for voting by mail in my state [View all] bigtree Aug 2020 OP

i agree!! we have had 100% vote by mail for years in my state and until this year... samnsara Aug 2020 #1

PA also has designated drop off boxes Freddie Aug 2020 #2

Yes, I voted by mail in the primary, gab13by13 Aug 2020 #11

Make sure to check the rules. LisaL Aug 2020 #13

I went on the election web site, gab13by13 Aug 2020 #16

I went on line to look for drop off boxes in Pa. gab13by13 Aug 2020 #15

PA Dems site still has primary box locations and dates Freddie Aug 2020 #17

I called. We voted by mail in the primary, and was told we were also set to receive the GE ballot. not_the_one Aug 2020 #59

My mom said Republicans are suing to stop the collection boxes democrattotheend Aug 2020 #54

We have a local election in my Fla. county Aug 18. I opted for a mail in ballot.. mitch96 Aug 2020 #3

Yes, I didn't even know about this option PennyK Aug 2020 #31

Yeah, and in Palm Country you can check online to see if your vote was counted. Ligyron Aug 2020 #38

problem is, what stops some one from arson? Or other means to destroy ballots? beachbumbob Aug 2020 #4

A lot of them are built like tanks, certainly fireproof and tamperproof bigtree Aug 2020 #5

How would you do this.. Burn down every building that has ballots? nt mitch96 Aug 2020 #8

be easy to dump battery acid in to the mail slot beachbumbob Aug 2020 #20

I deposited my mail in ballot into the bin at the supervisor of election building.. People all over mitch96 Aug 2020 #58

if ballot boxes are placed remotely all sorts can be done, the issue would be timing beachbumbob Aug 2020 #60

Remotely, yes. At a manned site I think it would be a bit more difficult. nt mitch96 Aug 2020 #61

How about a federal offense? gab13by13 Aug 2020 #12

Yes, they need to equip each box with cameras. LisaL Aug 2020 #14

+1 cameras are a very good idea. lagomorph777 Aug 2020 #28

+1. And big warning signs dalton99a Aug 2020 #36

There's at least one of those boxes in every town in CT - I dropped our ballots off.... George II Aug 2020 #6

It doesn't eliminate the need for post office. LisaL Aug 2020 #7

Can you go to the supervisor of elections office and drop it off? nt mitch96 Aug 2020 #9

If I could, it would be easier to just vote early in person. LisaL Aug 2020 #10

Perhaps, but you are lessening the risks. It's your choice, of course. secondwind Aug 2020 #18

My plan is to mail it back early (assuming I actually get the ballot mailed to me on time). LisaL Aug 2020 #19

What's riskier? mellow Aug 2020 #21

I am not sure how I can make it any clearer. LisaL Aug 2020 #24

With the vote spread out over many weeks, there shouldn't be a crowd like on election day. lagomorph777 Aug 2020 #32

It's not the case here. LisaL Aug 2020 #37

Wow. Early/Absentee/Mail In voting was virtually illegal in VA until we flipped the state in 2019. lagomorph777 Aug 2020 #40

My polling place has always been pretty light also. But like I said, who knows LisaL Aug 2020 #42

Yes, in VA, they must mail me the ballot. I was able to apply online; drop off at County Registrar. lagomorph777 Aug 2020 #29

Our DMV has people outside collecting them, you drive up and hand it to them. Autumn Aug 2020 #22

And WHAT IF someone makes fake boxes? James48 Aug 2020 #23

I kind of doubt that whole scenario. LisaL Aug 2020 #25

the purpose can just be to confuse enough to disrupt normal and help trump claim illigitimacy certainot Aug 2020 #43

we have a few of those in my county. i live close enough to take directly AllaN01Bear Aug 2020 #26

Some of us live alone, no longer drive, and rely on the U.S.P.S. for many needs. quaint Aug 2020 #27

Is there anybody you can call for help? I'll bet there are local volunteers who would love to help. lagomorph777 Aug 2020 #30

Good thought. quaint Aug 2020 #35

You have to check the rules as to who is allowed to drop off your ballot. LisaL Aug 2020 #39

California law changed. quaint Aug 2020 #47

North Carolina NCjack Aug 2020 #33

Here if you are mailed absentee ballot, you won't be allowed to vote on the machine. LisaL Aug 2020 #41

LisaL, where will you vote? NCjack Aug 2020 #46

My plan it to vote by mail and hope for the best. Do it as soon as I get my ballot (if I get my LisaL Aug 2020 #48

State? NCjack Aug 2020 #49

Ohio. LisaL Aug 2020 #57

Wow. Your situation sounds worse than Texas LeftInTX Aug 2020 #55

Oh I know. LisaL Aug 2020 #56

If you're in an urban area that provides a drop box.... brooklynite Aug 2020 #34

Put the boxes in front of police stations if safety is a concern, assuming local police are trusted. Hoyt Aug 2020 #44

Have them all over in Colorado. Makes votiing so easy! Don't listen to the Liar-in-Chief! Illumination Aug 2020 #45

In Texas, you always have to show ID. ananda Aug 2020 #50

We also have these in Wisconsin Luciferous Aug 2020 #51

We also have these in Wisconsin Luciferous Aug 2020 #52

Here in Oregon we have those. BadGimp Aug 2020 #53

We need these in every. Damn. State. NT Happy Hoosier Aug 2020 #62

agreed bigtree Aug 2020 #63