February 25, 201610 yr 2 weeks ago, I registered to vote in Ohio. I go to school here and can legally claim Ohio as my place of residence, especially since I will be living here for the remainder of my undergraduate studies. The reason I start this thread is to show how easy it is. I live in a residence hall (dormitory) at my school, so my only address is a PO Box. However, I was able to use another campus address (per the instructions of the university) and filled out my voter registration form. Upon visiting the voting office, I turned the form in, and was not asked to provide any form of ID, any proof of residency, any previous addresses, or even verify any of the information I wrote down. The only thing I was questioned on was the last 4 digits of my social. I do not plan on trying, but I'd bet a lot of money that if I drive back to Northern Kentucky on Election Day, my name will be registered and I could fill out a ballot. People who think voter fraud doesn't happen, I can guarantee it does. I am just in shock that I didn't have to verify my identity or address in registering to vote.
February 25, 201610 yr Isn't it your duty to notify Kentucky that you're now registered to vote in Ohio? One of the prices of citizenship is responsibility. As an aside, I don't think that there's anyone on this board who believes that voter fraud does not occur.
February 25, 201610 yr Author Isn't it your duty to notify Kentucky that you're now registered to vote in Ohio? One of the prices of citizenship is responsibility. As an aside, I don't think that there's anyone on this board who believes that voter fraud does not occur. I will look into that, as you have brought it to my attention for the first time. However, if that is the case and it is my responsibility, shouldn't the person who took my voter registration form tell me to do so? I hope you are right that no one on this forum believes that voter fraud does not exist... because it absolutely does.
February 25, 201610 yr Isn't it your duty to notify Kentucky that you're now registered to vote in Ohio? One of the prices of citizenship is responsibility. As an aside, I don't think that there's anyone on this board who believes that voter fraud does not occur. I, especially as an 18-22 year old, definitely wouldn't take the time to let Kentucky know that I'll be voting in Ohio. If that made me an irresponsible citizen, so be it.
February 25, 201610 yr I will look into that, as you have brought it to my attention for the first time. However, if that is the case and it is my responsibility, shouldn't the person who took my voter registration form tell me to do so? I hope you are right that no one on this forum believes that voter fraud does not exist... because it absolutely does. Individual cases of double voting by actually driving to different locations no doubt is extremely rare and isn't likely going to sway elections. The key word in any discussion of voter fraud is widespread. I don't recall reading any stories in quite a while alleging widespread voter fraud affecting election outcomes.
February 25, 201610 yr Just because that was your experience registering, does not mean you would be able to vote without proving your identity and residence. You would have to prove that in order to vote, per the OH Secretary of State's website. Ohio law requires that every voter, upon appearing at the polling place to vote on Election Day, must announce his or her full name and current address and provide proof of identity. The forms of identification that may be used by a voter who appears at a polling place to vote on Election Day include: An unexpired Ohio driver’s license or state identification card with present or former address so long as the voter’s present residential address is printed in the official list of registered voters for that precinct; A military identification; A photo identification that was issued by the United States government or the State of Ohio, that contains the voter’s name and current address and that has an expiration date that has not passed; An original or copy of a current utility bill with the voter’s name and present address; An original or copy of a current bank statement with the voter’s name and present address; An original or copy of a current government check with the voter’s name and present address; An original or copy of a current paycheck with the voter’s name and present address; or An original or copy of a current other government document (other than a notice of voter registration mailed by a board of elections) that shows the voter’s name and present address.
February 25, 201610 yr In some respects, how we vote hasn't changed a whole lot in the past 100 years. Some states (WA, OR) have embraced voting-by-mail. Why presidential elections are still largely decided on a single, often cold and rainy, day in November, in person (rather than online, for instance), is a real head-scratcher. I know, some will holler that such will encourage more fraud, but our antiquated system of voting no doubt is a reason that millions of Americans choose not to participate on Election Day.
February 25, 201610 yr In some respects, how we vote hasn't changed a whole lot in the past 100 years. Some states (WA, OR) have embraced voting-by-mail. Why presidential elections are still largely decided on a single, often cold and rainy, day in November, in person (rather than online, for instance), is a real head-scratcher. I know, some will holler that such will encourage more fraud, but our antiquated system of voting no doubt is a reason that millions of Americans choose not to participate on Election Day. Like I have posted/stated in the past, I feel a DUTY to cast a vote to honor those who died for my freedom and right to do so. If I'm inconvenienced a little for just a few hours out of one day to do so, so be it. I will never take it for granted and I'll never complain about being inconvenienced. SUCK IT UP FOR ONE DAMN DAY! The above is directed at you Twotoplace, just how I look at the issue. I know you will not agree.
February 25, 201610 yr I will go for HARD COPY voting by mail. Other than the loss of anonymity it should be secure. And for some is definitely more convenient. Done before election day so that the printed roles show you already voted should be done to help one remember if they voted already - certainly no one would try to commit fraud - right? Early voting using electronic machines - ouch. That is fraud waiting to happen. It makes the old Chicago saying that much easier - "vote early...and often.".
February 25, 201610 yr Like I have posted/stated in the past, I feel a DUTY to cast a vote to honor those who died for my freedom and right to do so. If I'm inconvenienced a little for just a few hours out of one day to do so, so be it. I will never take it for granted and I'll never complain about being inconvenienced. SUCK IT UP FOR ONE DAMN DAY! The above is directed at you Twotoplace, just how I look at the issue. I know you will not agree. Thanks for the pep talk. For starters, eliminate Tuesday voting. Makes no sense why voting needs to be on a Tuesday, a day when most people work. Voting should be on a weekend -- Saturday AND Sunday. Make it easier for people to vote by mail, like WA and OR. Investigate and expand online voting once safeguards are developed.
February 25, 201610 yr Thanks for the pep talk. For starters, eliminate Tuesday voting. Makes no sense why voting needs to be on a Tuesday, a day when most people work. Voting should be on a weekend -- Saturday AND Sunday. Make it easier for people to vote by mail, like WA and OR. Investigate and expand online voting once safeguards are developed. Awe, you making fun of my statement? Sorry if it amuses, but hey, if I can add sunshine to your day I've done my job.
February 25, 201610 yr Awe, you making fun of my statement? Sorry if it amuses, but hey, if I can add sunshine to your day I've done my job. Lordy. I'm simply saying let's make it easier for the masses to vote so we can -- in your words -- honor those who fought for our freedom. I have no idea what you're reading into my comments, but obviously you aren't in favor of changes to the current election day format.
February 25, 201610 yr Lordy. I'm simply saying let's make it easier for the masses to vote so we can -- in your words -- honor those who fought for our freedom. I have no idea what you're reading into my comments, but obviously you aren't in favor of changes to the current election day format. Just pullin' your chain, havin' fun. Don't know how much easier it can be other than taking the process to the person wherever they are. I'm sure we can improve on that process but whatever the future generations come up with they just have to make sure, one LIVE person one vote.
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