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LisaL

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56. In OH, they start counting ballots before the election.

Thu Sep 24, 2020, 09:16 AM

Sep 2020

By that I mean they scan them, but don't release the results. Results will be released on election day for those ballots that arrived before the election.
So if your big concern to have ballots counted on or before election day, you have to get your absentee ballot in before the election day in OH.

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Hazmat suit up! If you are brave and able...vote in person. [View all] Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 OP

That's what we're doing in Georgia. nt Ilsa Sep 2020 #1

Me too in TX. I do think people should check their rules Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #3

Well my state counts absentee first. LisaL Sep 2020 #6

I'm going to vote early in GA in person. themaguffin Sep 2020 #87

Have you seen a printed hard copy of your vote? Ilsa Sep 2020 #90

what..?? themaguffin Sep 2020 #92

You should really worry more about proper respiratory protection. LisaL Sep 2020 #2

Huh? Thought hazmat suits were the full monty? Was just a Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #4

Not all hazmat suits include respiratory protections. LisaL Sep 2020 #5

My bad :) Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #30

You know what, I go to the grocery store with a mask. I can do my part to save the Republic Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #39

Yeah, but if you already ordered an absentee ballot - bring it with you! consider_this Sep 2020 #53

We have not received our ballot...in Ohio they don't send it out until I think Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #54

If in OH, IMO, use the mail in and do it early - see my post #58 below! consider_this Sep 2020 #59

I am taking my ballot and voting in Person, Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #83

You might get stuck with provisional ballot consider_this Sep 2020 #86

You made me think....last week trump encourage *guess his followers to Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #60

I was told I could turn in my ballot and vote early. If not, will put in drop box. But ohio Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #84

If your ballot gets there before the election day, it will be among the first to be counted. LisaL Sep 2020 #98

In Oh if you requested absentee they won't let you vote in person on a regular ballot. LisaL Sep 2020 #66

I have not done it yet, but was told to bring ballot with me. Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #85

Interesting. LisaL Sep 2020 #95

Voting early in Ohio. Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #7

Me too Maeve Sep 2020 #35

I signed up too...I know and you know it is life threatening but I will suit up and do Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #55

Or, if your state uses electronic voting machines, vote with a paper ballot. foo_fighter999 Sep 2020 #8

Me, too, in Texas. marble falls Sep 2020 #9

TX doesn't allow people to vote absentee unless they have an excuse. LisaL Sep 2020 #14

Its changed for Covid, they sent my ballot without any problem. Trumps suing ... marble falls Sep 2020 #70

Can you vote at any poll site in your county? They switched to that in Mclennan TX. Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #32

We have two polls in town and I've never waited in line behind more than 10 people ... marble falls Sep 2020 #65

Lol. I've been practicing holding my breath. Hoping I can Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #77

I'm a left handed dyslexic. I don't dare try for the one minute mile! marble falls Sep 2020 #78

Vote with a hand-marked paper ballot, if at all possible. RockRaven Sep 2020 #10

Yes, guess we are between a rock and a hard place. 1) safest Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #33

Haven't seen a paper ballot in over twenty years. marble falls Sep 2020 #79

absolutely.... VarryOn Sep 2020 #11

That's what the ballot tracking is for. LisaL Sep 2020 #12

Ballot tracking is a great idea... VarryOn Sep 2020 #16

No, thank you. LisaL Sep 2020 #17

I'm thankful you and others... VarryOn Sep 2020 #20

Last I checked on TX rules do not mention drop offs but believe it or not Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #36

?? Wow! Karma13612 Sep 2020 #41

They probably meant absentee ballot application, not the ballot itself. LisaL Sep 2020 #42

You're right! Thanks Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #51

Even if your ballot is accepted...if Trump gets a court to throw out absentee ballots in say Ohio, Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #57

I have been debating whether I want to mail in ballot or vote in person this year. kentuck Sep 2020 #13

So we should listen to his nonsense and do what he says? LisaL Sep 2020 #15

He's going to continue to talk bullsh*t. kentuck Sep 2020 #18

And I am going to vote by mail. LisaL Sep 2020 #19

You are lucky in OH! consider_this Sep 2020 #58

We some good points with mail in voting. LisaL Sep 2020 #63

In other words he or devious aides are figuring out ever possible Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #46

Btw, question....re:electors. Don't get that. He'll already have Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #48

Does your state use electronic voting machines? foo_fighter999 Sep 2020 #21

The fear of Trump declaring early win based on in person vote is not justified for many states. LisaL Sep 2020 #22

My state doesn't start counting votes until election day. foo_fighter999 Sep 2020 #23

My state has a very secure mail-in system. kentuck Sep 2020 #29

OH does too. LisaL Sep 2020 #47

Yea, I can early vote starting Karma13612 Sep 2020 #43

That is my thinking. I also am working the polls so I can make sure everyone gets to vote...got Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #61

Voting in person right next door; my San Francisco neighborhood won't have no fucking trumpskis. NBachers Sep 2020 #24

"Trumpskis'. Love that! Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #49

I've worked retail every bloody day of this pandemic pecosbob Sep 2020 #25

I know! Been dreaming about the voting machine for 4 yrs. nt Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #50

I have been voting by ballot for 20 years. I am going to continue to do so. Vivienne235729 Sep 2020 #26

Wish I could, but it's 5000 miles to my polling place DFW Sep 2020 #27

That's what we're doing in my family. Crunchy Frog Sep 2020 #28

Well, I don't really have a choice but to do that. GoCubsGo Sep 2020 #31

I am voting early in Ohio...in person. I will wear a mask Fuck Trump. Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #34

Already voted in Virginia yesterday. Nt helpisontheway Sep 2020 #37

Voted in Michigan yesterday. Deposited my ballot in the local drop box. Kaleva Sep 2020 #38

We have to wait until after October 6th to vote in OH. LisaL Sep 2020 #44

I voted as soon as I got the ballot from the post office! Kaleva Sep 2020 #45

Makes sense. LisaL Sep 2020 #71

This election is not the time to wait till the last minute before sending the ballot back. Kaleva Sep 2020 #89

Will they start counting them? Before 11/3? Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #52

In OH, they start counting ballots before the election. LisaL Sep 2020 #56

I heard they don't count the ballots...votes-until the day of the election and if they have extended Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #68

I just read that Michigan democrats want to change the rules and allow ballots to be counted before LisaL Sep 2020 #73

That is a good idea. Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #82

See this chart to see how it works for your state. consider_this Sep 2020 #62

This is a great chart! You should post in a separate thread! Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #91

Thanks for your suggestion. consider_this Sep 2020 #93

I wish when orgs have great info in a table they would Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #96

I saw that however... consider_this Sep 2020 #97

Really? Cool. CNN headline had FBI looking into it. Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #100

Guess we'd better keep and eye out. consider_this Sep 2020 #102

Yet even for us here who are in the top quadrant of "Informed" its Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #103

this is exhausting and soul sucking! hang in friend! EOM consider_this Sep 2020 #104

It is. And preparing mentally so won't be as devasted when he steals it. Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #105

We will not allow it!!! consider_this Sep 2020 #106

They just changed the law to allow the ballots to be processed the day before the election Kaleva Sep 2020 #88

I'm gonna put on my mask and go octoberlib Sep 2020 #40

I wrote to Biden campaign yesterday afternoon for guidance consider_this Sep 2020 #64

I am sure strategy has to vary from state to state considering all the different rules. LisaL Sep 2020 #67

Then they should alert voters. consider_this Sep 2020 #72

Which is what would happen in OH if you requested absentee-you can't change your mind LisaL Sep 2020 #74

Biden campaign needs to get the word out consider_this Sep 2020 #76

Paper ballot IN PERSON on first day of early voting here in New Mexico. n/t MFGsunny Sep 2020 #69

Hopefully all usual ways fo voting are still valid consider_this Sep 2020 #75

I find it curious when they say Reps are more enthused about voting Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2020 #80

Early voting here in FL (that will be 3 vote...me, the Mrs and our older daughter) Roland99 Sep 2020 #81

Vote early. Drop off your ballot if possible, in person if you can be safe, by mail if you must lagomorph777 Sep 2020 #94

That's my plan. A HERETIC I AM Sep 2020 #99

Nope, voting by mail! nt USALiberal Sep 2020 #101