Oregon's Voting method should be done nationwide!

[davepdx]

58. I have first hand experience with a mis-matched signature in Oregon

I have a wrist injury that was the cause of a signature mismatch. The procedure used to validate signatures is described on pages 28 and 29 of the pdf linked below. If there is a signature mismatch you are sent a letter indicating this and a signature card is enclosed that you can fill out and mail back in. The format of the letter is on page 79 of the same pdf. From the letter:

"However, your ballot has been challenged because the signature on the return identification envelope does not match signatures contained in your voter registration record.
We have enclosed a new voter registration card for your convenience. Please complete the form and return it to our office by 5 pm on, __________ (14 days from the date of the election) or you may choose to update your signature in person by coming to our office at __________________.
Your ballot will not count unless, after comparison, we can verify the signature on your return identification envelope matches the signature on your new voter registration card. If a new voter registration card is not returned by _________, your registration will be placed in inactive status. This means that you will not receive a ballot for future elections, or be qualified to sign petitions until you submit an updated registration card."

So, if your ballot is challenged you have a chance to update your signature and have your vote counted. Just because it is challenged does not mean that your vote won't be counted.

I took the option to go to the elections office in my county and sign the card there. My signature on my ballot was validated and my vote counted. It took me less time to make this trip than it took me to vote in person so many years ago here in Oregon.

And if you don't trust the mail you can take your completed ballot to the elections office in your county or to one of the many convenient ballot drop-off locations.

http://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Documents/vbm_manual.pdf