Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

choie

(4,111 posts) Wed Oct 31, 2012, 11:34 AM Oct 2012

Was listening to Brad Friedman last night

who was subbing for Mike Malloy. He was discussing the possibility of voters who are in areas hit by Sandy being unable to vote electronically due to power outages. Does anybody know if there are contingencies in place if this occurs? This seems worrisome, to say the least.

2 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Was listening to Brad Friedman last night (Original Post) choie Oct 2012 OP

this was asked earlier.... bariloche Oct 2012 #1

Yes, of course, paper ballots choie Oct 2012 #2

bariloche

(29 posts)

1. this was asked earlier....

Reply to choie (Original post)

Wed Oct 31, 2012, 11:53 AM

Oct 2012

Yes....the contingency is to do it the old fashioned way. Paper ballots will be used in that case. It would require more time but voters have the right to vote by any means possible. I read about this yesterday and sorry I don't have the link but it makes total sense don't you think?

choie

(4,111 posts)

2. Yes, of course, paper ballots

Reply to choie (Original post)

Wed Oct 31, 2012, 11:55 AM

Oct 2012

are the way to go. I just hope they are prepared (and no, I am not a concern troll)

Reply to this discussion