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NCjack

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33. North Carolina

Mon Aug 10, 2020, 09:31 AM

Aug 2020

From: North Carolina State Board of Elections
https://www.ncsbe.gov/Voting-Options/Absentee-Voting]

"The envelope (containing the ballot -- added by NCjack) may be mailed or delivered in person to the county board of elections office or an open early voting site during the early voting period.
Only the voter or the voter’s near relative may possess the absentee ballot to return it to the board of elections."

My best option is to go to an early voting site. If the waiting line is short, vote on the machine. If the line is long, deposit my absentee ballot.

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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