Added:
Many states have already made a State ID that is valid for voting, Free. However, according to the Motor Voter Act, if they provide that they are required by law to help that person register to vote.
Not all states require photo IDs to vote. I believe all states should add this requirement to help combat fraud.
Blockchain voting system would solve like 90% of the problems with voting
I am for this. But, I have some stipulations.
1: Iām very against automatic voter registration.
2: Only US citizens should be allow to register.
3: Ballots should be prepared with more official security markings, on a state-by-state level.
4: Registration should run on a sunset clause; re-registrations.
I dont have a problem with them starting the counting early as long as the results are not released until polls close. There are large precincts that would take a long time to count. Start early just no results until closing.
if you make it a national holiday theres no excuse not to vote on that day. The only ones the shouldnt have to is military members. The housebound can request an absentee ballot with copy of ID.
No results permited until all votes counted. Give them 72 hours max, which will is ample time for all mail in ballots to be received and counted. We can wait 72 hoursā¦it is the whole NEWS business of it that wrecks everyone! It will also stop ideation that votes are being added here and there to make up for less in one area.
2. if number one is too much, start times by Time Zones, so they all have the same Greenwich Times. All on the first Tuesday of November. EST: 8 am to 10 pm, CST: 7 am-9pm PST 6 am-8pm and HI/Alaska whatever they need. 5am-7pm etcā¦as long as the all close at the same time, and they turn in their ballot results at the same time, too. I worked in a Registrars office over night counting ballots, so it really is possible to man them for different hours. This will allow anyone, with any type of work schedule to get in to vote.
Could we do fingerprints or facial ID like everybody has on their phones? Seems like we have the technology to do something a little more advanced, but I do also worry about electronic cheating?
A Constitutional Amendment requiring presentation of id, and proof of citizenship in order to vote would be a more sure solution which would also resolve the 10th Amendment issue.
The 10th Amendment is a critical protection against federal overreach.
The Constitutional amendment process is a very high bar and is controlled by the states, thus it too provides critical protection.
There really is no such thing as a federal election. All elections are state elections, including the election for president, and should remain that way. Federal control of elections would put too much control in too few hands.
Iām not sure a blockchain voting would accomplish what you think.
Paper ballots, and dipping a thumb in ink to allow voting once and only once are the way.
There are thorny issues:
Paper ballots are the way.
That is a problem. Also I dont like computer machines because they can be hacked. Dominion owned the company that caused the airline shutdown earlier this year. No machines!
Since the social Security agency is already notified when someone has died then they should also have to pass along that information to the department for voter registration for removal.
I donāt know what this is. Please explain.
I was going to make a post about this but youāre way ahead of me! Below are my notes, fell free to use any of the lauange you see fit!
Voting ID Requirements
Background:
Voting ID requirements vary by state in the U.S. Hereās a summary of voting ID requirements by state as of the latest information:
| Category | States |
|---|---|
| Strict Photo ID Required | GA, IN, KS, MS, TN, WI (Voters must show a specific type of photo ID to vote, and there are limited options to cast a ballot if ID is missing.) |
| Non-Strict Photo ID | AL, AR, FL, ID, LA, MI, MO, ND, NH, SC, SD, TX, WY (Photo ID is preferred, but voters can generally sign an affidavit or take other steps if lacking ID.) |
| Non-Photo ID Required | AK, AZ, CO, CT, DE, KY, MO, MT, OH, OK, RI, VA, WA (Voters may use non-photo forms of identification, like utility bills or pay stubs, to verify identity.) |
| No ID Required for Voting | CA, IL, MD, MA, MN, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OR, PA, VT, WA, WV, WY, and DC (Verification is done via other methods such as signature matching for mail ballots, and ID is generally not required for in-person voting except in special cases for first-time voters.) |
This is a general overview, and specific requirements can change, so itās always best to check with your stateās election office for the most current information regarding voting ID requirements.
Proposal:
Implement a standard that aligns with stricter ID requirements, ensuring that all voters present a valid photo ID, with options for an affidavit if ID is missing.
Rationale:
Voter ID requirements enhance the integrity of elections by preventing fraudulent voting while still allowing exceptions for those without ID to vote with additional verification.
Make into constitutional amendment.
ā National photo voter ID and signature
ā1 day voting
ā make into national holiday
ā for businesses that are open on election day, create incentives to encourage business to promote employees to take break and go vote.
ā paper watermarked ballot
ā mail in ballot available only to those with proper reasoning. Ex: deployed military, hospitalized citizens, etc
ā penalize counties/state that fail to count ballots by designated deadline.
ā sever punishment to anyone found quilty of voter fraud of any type. (Personally support death penalty)
ā mandatory audit on every election
ā penalize states/counties that fail to keep voter rolls updated
I agree. I too am a big fan of state rights but the federal elections should all be conducted the same. I also like: unique identifier for each ballot and I LOVE a website where you can check not only the status of your ballot but how the ballot was cast.
I would like a receipt proof i can take with me of what i voted.
YES PLEASE! Voter ID is common sense. Paper ballots and a way to see or track that your ballot was cast and counted correctly.
SCOTUS should mandate only US citizens can vote and every voter must prove their citizenship. Prosecute secretary of states who allow non citizens to remain on voter rolls. Clean voter rolls are MANDATORY if we are to allow mail in and absentee voting and ballot harvesting.