October 23, 2008 at 08:36:30

Why Florida absentee votes may not be counted

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By Susan Pynchon (about the author)

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In Florida, you can TRADE your absentee ballot for a regular ballot at your polling place, but cannot turn in your completed absentee ballot -- unlike California, where you can turn in your completed absentee ballot at your polling place.

In fact, Paul Lehto adds: According to paragraph 7 of the CA Voter's Bill of Rights (see attached*) in California you have the right to return your vote by mail ballot not only to your "polling place" but to any precinct in the county.

"Ballot blunders prevent votes from being counted:"

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Susan Pynchon

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Susan Pynchon is the founder and Executive Director of Florida Fair Elections Coalition and its research counterpart Florida Fair Elections Center.

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