So far, I've heard one complaint. A reader reports that, when his wife voted at Farmersville Elementary, two GOP names lit up when she attempted to select a Democrat. If you are experiencing problems anywhere, please report them here.
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Having voted for the first time in my life (mid 40's), at last years Presidential election, one thing that stood out to me was that I was never asked for ID. I vote today and I was just asked to sign my name, tell them my D.O.B. and into the booth I go. Has this always been the way?
Voter IDs are required for first-time voters and first-time voters at a new polling place. A change to the Elections Code require ID all the time is under review. I have asked for problems at the polling places. This is not a problem.
Bernie, I have received a mail in ballot and decided to vote in person. I know I have to give it to the judge of elections before voting but does it have to be sealed just as if you were going to submit it?
No. It should not be sealed. Bring your ballot and the return envelope to the Judge of Elections. The ballot will be spoiled and then you can vote in person. If you have lost your MIB or the return envelope, or if you never received one despite applying, you can cast a provisional ballot.
This is not a complaint but polls at Forks church on Sullivan Trail very busy when I was there at noon. They were just about out of sign in papers and I think they were ripping up paper to use when more arrived. Room crowded and the folks entering to sign paper form then had to cross thru voters waiting to vote to get to check in with poll workers sitting in back of room. Have needed more than 3 machines there for years. Poll workers seemed to have no problems with their equipment and look up of names seemed smooth.
I saw several 1990's era Ford Taurus wagons with no hubcaps backed up to my polling place, disguised as pizza delivery vehicles. I know what I saw was wrong. The drivers claimed the boxes being delivered contained pizza, but I am sure that they contained ballots made of bamboo paper.
I experienced at my polling station in Nazareth, the same thing the lady did at Farmersville Elementary. But it was simply human voter error on my part and readily fixed. The touch screens are very sensitive. I touched a Democrat candidate button a little too close to the Republican column and lit the opposing candidate as my selection. My mistake was easily corrected by touching the Dem candidate button. Both selections stayed lit. I intuitively touched the lit R candidate button, which instantly turned it off and left my D candidate button lit. Hopefully that lady corrected her error similarly. Apparently the voting machines are as touchy as the voters these days!
I'd like to get out in front of this and I appreciate this opportunity. I'd like to complain about unfair treatment at my polls for all my favorite candidates who may lose. I said it here first: we wuz robbed dammit!
The machines are super sensitive. Had to change a few votes. Once again, the McClure machines are acting up. Instead of fixing the shifty machines he will scream at people who complain. Fix the damn machines!!
No problems except touch screens and electronic signature during covid is a bummer! We all should not have to touch the same things. Last year there was cleaning. This year none. Hand sanitizer was available however no cleaning in between usage.
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Having voted for the first time in my life (mid 40's), at last years Presidential election, one thing that stood out to me was that I was never asked for ID. I vote today and I was just asked to sign my name, tell them my D.O.B. and into the booth I go. Has this always been the way?
Voter IDs are required for first-time voters and first-time voters at a new polling place. A change to the Elections Code require ID all the time is under review. I have asked for problems at the polling places. This is not a problem.
No issues whatsoever in Lower Nazareth.
Bernie, I have received a mail in ballot and decided to vote in person. I know I have to give it to the judge of elections before voting but does it have to be sealed just as if you were going to submit it?
I screwed up and ended up voting Bob Dole accidentally. How can I get this rectified? Think I got an old '96 ballot or someting.
No. It should not be sealed. Bring your ballot and the return envelope to the Judge of Elections. The ballot will be spoiled and then you can vote in person. If you have lost your MIB or the return envelope, or if you never received one despite applying, you can cast a provisional ballot.
This is not a complaint but polls at Forks church on Sullivan Trail very busy when I was there at noon. They were just about out of sign in papers and I think they were ripping up paper to use when more arrived. Room crowded and the folks entering to sign paper form then had to cross thru voters waiting to vote to get to check in with poll workers sitting in back of room. Have needed more than 3 machines there for years. Poll workers seemed to have no problems with their equipment and look up of names seemed smooth.
No issues whatsoever in Tatamy. Smooth sailing. Get out and vote!
I saw several 1990's era Ford Taurus wagons with no hubcaps backed up to my polling place, disguised as pizza delivery vehicles. I know what I saw was wrong. The drivers claimed the boxes being delivered contained pizza, but I am sure that they contained ballots made of bamboo paper.
I experienced at my polling station in Nazareth, the same thing the lady did at Farmersville Elementary. But it was simply human voter error on my part and readily fixed. The touch screens are very sensitive. I touched a Democrat candidate button a little too close to the Republican column and lit the opposing candidate as my selection. My mistake was easily corrected by touching the Dem candidate button. Both selections stayed lit. I intuitively touched the lit R candidate button, which instantly turned it off and left my D candidate button lit. Hopefully that lady corrected her error similarly. Apparently the voting machines are as touchy as the voters these days!
I'd like to get out in front of this and I appreciate this opportunity. I'd like to complain about unfair treatment at my polls for all my favorite candidates who may lose. I said it here first: we wuz robbed dammit!
4:15, The touch screen is very sensitive, more so than an ipad.
The machines are super sensitive. Had to change a few votes. Once again, the McClure machines are acting up. Instead of fixing the shifty machines he will scream at people who complain. Fix the damn machines!!
No problems except touch screens and electronic signature during covid is a bummer! We all should not have to touch the same things. Last year there was cleaning. This year none. Hand sanitizer was available however no cleaning in between usage.
Voted absentee for elections in Bethlehem, and received notification my completed ballot had arrived with plenty of time to spare.
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