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In reply to the discussion: Vote-by-mail spurred controversy, fraud charges and maybe the Capitol riot -- now it may become [View all]Lonestarblue
(9,981 posts)Ive never voted by mail, so some of my suggestions may already be a part of mail ballots.
1. Print ballots with clear directions and color clues for where voters are to sign, for example, all places where a signature is required in yellow. Ive seen this often on financial documents Ive been sent for signature and it helps ensure that Ive signed in all needed places.
2. If a privacy envelope is required for the vote to remain hidden, clearly mark that on the outside of the envelope with a color highlight.
3. Insert a separate short checklist for the voter, listing each step in completing the ballot; e.g., did you sign on line 33 and date your ballot.
4. Include a mail by date on the checklist.
I have a feeling that ballots designed by Republicans are intended to be confusing.
Another issue that needs to addressed is the current attempt by Republican legislatures to change how voters can be registered. Republicans have long objected to independent groups like Stacey Abrams Fair Fight being able to register voters. If they change the laws so that people may only register to vote in person at a government office, registrations will drop dramatically.