Pennsylvania, you’re home to no shortage of American heroes, most importantly Gritty, everyone’s favorite anti-fascist. In November, you could all be heroes, because according to the talking heads, you are THE *tipping point* in this election.
American democracy might hinge on you. So, fittingly, your state has some dumb rules about voting. One especially dumb rule is about “naked ballots,” or ballots that aren’t returned in the secrecy envelope, which is labeled "official election ballot" here.
Allegedly to enhance election privacy and security, it could disenfranchise you! For your ballot to count, you must place it in the secrecy envelope, then in the return envelope, which you sign and date. Not in the secrecy envelope? It WILL NOT COUNT.
Last week, a Philadelphia election official suggested naked ballots could throw out as many as 100,000 votes. In 2016, Trump won Pennsylvania by just *44,000* votes. Yes, this is dumb and anti-democratic and a reminder of why we need to vote in and win local and state elections!
Until we change these bad laws, we must go around these asinine rules. So, PA, follow the instructions on your ballot and use the secrecy envelope! If you need more info on how to register, vote by mail, or vote early, @votesaveamerica has your back. votesaveamerica.com/state/pennsylv…
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