11 sats \ 16 replies \ @oliverweiss 25 Jul \ parent \ on: Stacker Saloon
Not even identification? Really?
depends on the city or state
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how do they know if the person has already voted?
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Each city has a different process
In my city if you vote in person you tell the poll worker your name and address to get a ballot
If you vote by mail (and most people vote by mail in California) you can sign up for an alert via email or text to confirm your ballot has been received by the county election board
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It’s maddening.
Another big problem is that voter registration lists are outdated. People change addresses or leave the California or pass away.
Some states require identification 🆔 and it doesn’t have to be a photo. Sometimes a utility bill will suffice
But in places that don't ask for ID, does that mean you can vote for other people? That's very funny.
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California passed a law making voter ID illegal.
Some cities like Huntington Beach have passed voter ID laws and are now in litigation with the state attorney general.
Most people vote by mail which is less clean than in person.
If you register to vote online, all you need is a driver license (or ID card) number and social security number. No photo necessary. No proof of citizenship.
Many non-citizens have a driver license and social security number.
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*uck insane!
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voting is in person in Portugal?
and most of Europe?
I think mail voting is unique to USA
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I'm not sure how it is in other European countries, but in Portugal you can only vote in person if you're in Portugal. If you're an emigrant you can vote at the consulate but you can also vote by post, but I'm not sure what the procedure is.