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J_J_

(1,213 posts)
Mon Apr 25, 2016, 12:46 PM Apr 2016

PA voter for Bernie 2moro -How should we handle the situation if we're given a provisional ballot?

from reddit- many comments and suggestions for voters
https://www.reddit.com/r/SandersForPresident/comments/4gd4j9/im_a_pa_voter_voting_for_bernie_and_john/

I'm a PA voter voting for Bernie (and John Fetterman for Senate) tomorrow. How should we voters handle the situation if we're given a provisional ballot or told our names can't be found in the registration system?

After the disenfranchisement in Illinois, Arizona, and New York, I'm willing to bet there are quite a few potential voters who may be intimidated about their upcoming votes. I personally know of two people in PA who have had their voter registration changed or disappeared, even though they are 100% sure they properly registered.

So I suppose this is a question is regarding all voters in upcoming states, really: If we show up to vote and we know for sure we're registered properly, how should we handle the situation if we are told our names are not in the system or we're handed a provisional ballot?

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PA voter for Bernie 2moro -How should we handle the situation if we're given a provisional ballot? (Original Post) J_J_ Apr 2016 OP
Fill out the provisional. Why didn't you check on your registration ahead of time? Lucinda Apr 2016 #1
Excellent reply ... thank you! NurseJackie Apr 2016 #3
My friends & family (Hillary supporters) in Arizona have always been Dem's so they were shocked grossproffit Apr 2016 #4
The GOP has made a hella mess. Both Dem campaigns are suing Arizona...so maybe Lucinda Apr 2016 #6
kick for PA GreatGazoo Apr 2016 #2
Why would you need a provisional ballot? Jitter65 Apr 2016 #5
You left out Michigan.... HillareeeHillaraah Apr 2016 #7
Here's what you do: in the 4 years between now and your next election, REGISTER. IamMab Apr 2016 #8
Tear it up in protest and call Tim Robbins Freddie Stubbs Apr 2016 #9

Lucinda

(31,170 posts)
1. Fill out the provisional. Why didn't you check on your registration ahead of time?
Mon Apr 25, 2016, 01:31 PM
Apr 2016

We know there have been all sorts of issues since the GOP has been working hard state by state to squash the voter protection laws.

grossproffit

(5,591 posts)
4. My friends & family (Hillary supporters) in Arizona have always been Dem's so they were shocked
Mon Apr 25, 2016, 07:35 PM
Apr 2016

when they were told they were registered as Independents. They're still pissed. Most of them submitted provisional ballots but doubt they were counted.

Lucinda

(31,170 posts)
6. The GOP has made a hella mess. Both Dem campaigns are suing Arizona...so maybe
Mon Apr 25, 2016, 09:13 PM
Apr 2016

they can get this mess fixed.

 

Jitter65

(3,089 posts)
5. Why would you need a provisional ballot?
Mon Apr 25, 2016, 08:07 PM
Apr 2016

It's a closed primary with a date certain to have been registered.

 

HillareeeHillaraah

(685 posts)
7. You left out Michigan....
Mon Apr 25, 2016, 09:18 PM
Apr 2016

Didn't something go wrong in Michigan...the results didn't come at all close to the polling...something had to be up there, right?

Oh wait ~

 

IamMab

(1,359 posts)
8. Here's what you do: in the 4 years between now and your next election, REGISTER.
Mon Apr 25, 2016, 09:21 PM
Apr 2016

We all know you don't need to be registered for the mid-terms because voting then isn't "cool enough," so that gives you 1460 days to learn your state's laws about voter registration and comply like every other citizen who votes does.

Good luck!

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