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I really enjoy Vote-by-mail--though sometimes I procrastinate and end up having to drop off my ballot, which isn't technically voting by mail. Tonight I am on TOL's website reviewing past shows about this year's candidates and measures, and marking my ballot while the issues are fresh in my mind. As my housemates pass out Halloween candy to the neighborhood kids, we're also carrying on a lively political discussion. I am old enough to have voted in a polling booth, but find I have more helpful interaction with other people while voting at home than I did while voting "in public."

I am curious about potential fraud though. Is there evidence of anyone experiencing intimidation or losing out on their right to a secret ballot? What about other abuses of the system?

posted 4 years, 7 months ago
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