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Bev54

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1. They can speed up the process by opening to the inner envelope and

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Sat Sep 19, 2020, 06:55 PM

Sep 2020

verify signatures weeks ahead but not open the actual ballot. That is what is done in most of the states that have mail in voting primarily. That way on closing of the election the ballots are ready to be counted, which can be done quickly.

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Pennsylvania counties are spending millions of dollars to prevent an election nightmare by counting [View all] RandySF Sep 2020 OP

They can speed up the process by opening to the inner envelope and Bev54 Sep 2020 #1

Does the PA ballot get returned in a double envelope? With the signature on the inside envelope?... Journeyman Sep 2020 #2

I am not sure, just know in several states that is how Bev54 Sep 2020 #3