Here's an overall Video Instruction on #VoteByMail
NOTE: More #AbsenteeBallots means more time for election officials to carefully process & count. Voters should not expect results election night. A delay just means counters are being careful. #VoteBlue
3 envelopes
1 plain (secrecy envelope),
1 with affidavit/oath on the outside,
1 plain pre-addressed envelope, (outer envelope)
Check "physically incapacitated" box “ for #COVID-19 concerns #VoteBlue
ALASKA
Video Instructions to complete #AbsenteeBallot
Voting packet will have a ballot, a return mailing envelope that contains the voter certificate and ID requirements, instructions and a gray secrecy sleeve
Sign your ballot envelope in front of witness.
ARIZONA
How to vote #AbsenteeBallot VIDEO
Don’t have enough time to mail ballot back?
Drop it:
At any in-person #EarlyVoting location, including County Recorder’s or Elections Office.
Some counties have drop boxes.
At any voting location on #ElectionDay
ARKANSAS
How to complete #AbsenteeBallot Video
Inside will be:
•Voter statement
•Step-by-step voting checklist
•Ballot; one page, front & back
•Ballot only envelope
•Return envelope
Fill out the ballot, seal it by itself in "ballot only" envelope
CALIFORNIA
How to complete #AbsenteeBallot VIDEO
Seal it. Secure your ballot inside envelope
-Sign it. Make sure the signature on your ballot envelope matches the one on your CA driver license/state ID
-Return it. #VoteBlue
IDAHO
Instructions to complete #AbsenteeBallot gregpruett.com/stop-before-yo…
Use black or blue ink pen.
Check BOTH SIDES of your ballot.
Fill in boxes completely to make sure machines can read them.
Put in “Secrecy Sleeve.” #MakeAPlan to Vote Video #VoteBlue
ILLINOIS
How to complete #AbsenteeBallot
In Vote By Mail packet, you will receive three items:
Official Ballot (candidates & propositions)
Return Envelope
Affidavit of assisted voter
Thread of all Dem Candidates here:
IOWA
How to fill out #AbsenteeBallot
VIDEO
*Note: The number one error Iowa voters make on their absentee ballots is failing to sign the outer affidavit envelope that is used to mail the ballot. If ballot is unsigned, voter has until 5PM on Nov. 2 to fix
KANSAS #VoteByMail
How to complete #AbsenteeBallot sos.ks.gov/forms/Election…
-To vote, place a cross or check mark in square
-When you have finished marking your ballot, seal it securely in the ballot envelope
-Complete & Sign the form printed on the ballot envelope #VoteBlue2020
After completing Ballot in black pen.
Place in the manila envelope, sign envelope where instructed & seal it
Place manila envelope in white envelope, sign white envelope where instructed & seal it #VOTE
MICHIGAN #VoteByMail
How to Complete #AbsenteeBallot
VIDEO instructions
-Completely darken the oval opposite each choice as shown using only a black or blue pen
WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED VOTING: Place ballot in secrecy sleeve with numbered stub is visible
MINNESOTA
How to Complete #AbsenteeBallot
VIDEO instructions
-Smallest secrecy tan envelope for ballot & nothing else!
-Middle envelope is the signature envelope but no witness required UNLESS you register after Oct 13
-Largest envelope is one for mailing
MISSISSIPPI #VoteByMail#AbsenteeBallot
Voter properly marks the ballot in secret, places in the supplied envelope & seals it
Voter must complete the affidavit on the back on the envelope and it must be witnessed as required by law
Step by Step guide here sos.ms.gov/content/docume…
MONTANA
Instructions on how to vote Absentee Ballot sosmt.gov/wp-content/upl…
Fill in oval using only black or blue ink; Do not use X, √ or other mark
-Place voted ballot in SECRECY ENVELOPE & seal
-SIGN voter affirmation
-Place Secrecy Envelope in Return Signature Envelope & seal
NEBRASKA #AbsenteeVoting
VIDEO
Instructions:
After completing ballot, sign oath on back of ballot.
If the signature does not match your signature on file with the state, ballot could be tossed & will not count
*Write-In PRESTON LOVE for U.S. Senate
NEW HAMPSHIRE #VoteByMail
How to Vote your #AbsenteeBallot
VIDEO instructions
Completely fill in the oval to the right of your choice on the ballot
Place the ballot inside smaller affidavit envelope & seal
Sign affidavit printed on outside of envelope
OHIO
How to complete your Absentee Ballot
VIDEO
Place completed ballot & signed Statement of Voter (with Drivers License or last 4 of Social Security) into a return envelope. You may use Return Envelope that county board provided or your own envelope
OREGON
When your ballot package comes in the mail, it will include:
Ballot
Optional Secrecy Sleeve
Signature Return ID Envelope
*Secrecy Sleeve is optional
You must sign your Signature Return ID Envelope in order for your ballot to be counted. sos.oregon.gov/voting/Pages/b…
RHODE ISLAND #VoteByMail
Your mail ballot packet includes: 1. Your mail ballot 2. Voter's Mail Ballot Certificate envelope 3. Voting from Home instructions 4. Postage-paid return envelope 5. Voted by Mail sticker
If you don't receive, call Elections Division at 401-222-2340.
If #EarlyVoting appeals, you can actually #VoteEarly in all States! Even ones that don't, technically, have #EarlyVoting
(Some by #AbsenteeBallot which you can hand deliver if you prefer.)
If you see a list that says you can't vote early; it's wrong.
All Dates for all States⤵️
You also have alternate choices to RETURN your #AbsenteeBallot#VoteByMail other than #USPS
It varies by State.
In-Person, UPS/FedEx, Designate friend or family to drop it off for you & (in at least part of 36 States) Drop Boxes
Be sure to fill out your #AbsenteeBallot carefully & correctly exactly as instructed. (No #NakedBallots)
Here's a 50 STATE mega-Thread with detailed video instructions on how to fill out YOUR #VoteByMail ballot
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Volunteers can take action to detect potential hacking & voting equipment problems.
Photographer volunteers take photos of precinct poll tapes & then screenshot to uploader.
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THREAD
36 states have ballot drop boxes
THREAD #DropBox locations
AK AZ CA CO CT DE FL GA HI IA ID IL KS KY MA ME MD MI MN MT ND NE NJ NM NV NY OH OR PA RI SD UT VA WA WI
States allow #AbsenteeBallot delivery to Election Office
Find here voteamerica.com/local-election…