make Election day a federal holiday. All voters must present ID. Mail in ballots are to be the exception not the norm. all overseas and mail in ballots must be mailed out in time for voter to mail them back and in their respective voting areas the day before the election. No mail in ballots will be counted if there is a discrepancy on signature or not dated. all ballots will be counted up to and including midnight of election day. States must have results within 12 hrs after midnight of election day. no exceptions. voting is limited to citizens only. Paper ballots only
Update. I understand about state elections but o feel if we are to have election integrity it all has to be the same mechanics. No rank voting. Stick with 1 way to do it and thatās it.
I agree with this post. If we canāt get our voting rights back and get the corruption stopped, none of the other things will matter because we wonāt have a country. We are one election away from being back in the throws of communism.
Absolutely! And I would add that although states have a right to do their elections their way, (which also makes it interesting) but that since each federal election impacts the entire country, there needs to be a way of being able to do an actual AUDIT when needed for any contested state count! So the points of only paper ballots, not the more expensive machines, and mandatory voter ID are super important in that respect! So many Americans lose faith to even go vote when states have a no voter ID rule, like their vote wont even matter as an actual citizen.
How can this NOT be supported by any decent red-blooded patriotic American? The only people that would object to this policy suggestion would be either dellusional or parinoid individuals, or people who despise the American way of justice and rule by, of, and for the American People.
What would be objectionable or insufficient in this well-place policy proposal? I can only think of one thingā¦
Also - no votes will be counted until a certain cutoff time. After counting is started, no further ballots of any kind will be counted. Also, the people counting cannot know who the vote is for until the results are release. Ballot may say āvote for Aā but they do not know which candidate āAā is. The identity of A can be revealed after all ballots are counted (candidates are assigned a random name or number prior to the election processed but the voter is aware of whom they are voting for - may be too hard to accomplish.)
So as far as a National Holiday I donāt care either way. As far as ballots go I truly believe that there should be a complete list of SS#'s in the system. When you vote it is attached to your SS# so once you vote no one can vote under your number again. If the SS# has never been issued (forgery) it would pop up red or if someone didnāt enter a SS# (illegal) it would pop up red. Problem solved. No illegals, no dead people voting, no one double voting.
Title 5 Federal Holidays (Edit to clarify based on comment confusion)
Federal holidays are significant days that provide Americans with time to celebrate, reflect, and participate in cultural traditions, and the year they were recognized in Title 5 of the U.S. Code. This article explores the potential impact of converting Juneteenth into a governmental voting day holiday.
Overview of Federal Holidays
New Yearās Day
Date: January 1
Cost Estimate: Approximately $20 billion
Year Recognized in Title 5: 1870
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Date: Third Monday in January
Cost Estimate: Roughly $6 billion
Year Recognized in Title 5: 1983
Washingtonās Birthday
Date: Third Monday in February
Cost Estimate: Around $14 billion
Year Recognized in Title 5: 1971
Memorial Day
Date: Last Monday in May
Cost Estimate: Approximately $9 billion
Year Recognized in Title 5: 1971
Juneteenth (Rename to Democracy Day)
Date: June 19 (Shift to first Tuesday after the first Monday in November)
Cost Estimate: Estimated at $1.5 billion
Year Recognized in Title 5: 2021
Independence Day
Date: July 4
Cost Estimate: Around $6.7 billion
Year Recognized in Title 5: 1870
Labor Day
Date: First Monday in September
Cost Estimate: Approximately $5 billion
Year Recognized in Title 5: 1894
Columbus Day
Date: Second Monday in October
Cost Estimate: About $3 billion
Year Recognized in Title 5: 1971
Veterans Day
Date: November 11
Cost Estimate: Roughly $4 billion
Year Recognized in Title 5: 1954
Thanksgiving Day
Date: Fourth Thursday in November
Cost Estimate: Roughly $6 billion
Year Recognized in Title 5: 1941
Christmas Day
Date: December 25
Cost Estimate: Approximately $800 billion (including the holiday shopping season)
Year Recognized in Title 5: 1870
The Proposal: Juneteenth as a Voting Day Holiday
Rationale
Propose changing Juneteenth to a national voting day holiday in November aims to enhance civic engagement and facilitate higher voter turnout, particularly among historically underrepresented groups. Aligning a day that celebrates freedom with the democratic process could reinforce the importance of participation in elections.
Potential Economic Impact
Increased Voter Participation: A national voting holiday may help remove barriers to voting, potentially leading to higher turnout.
Shift in Economic Activity: While some businesses may face temporary closures, increased voter participation could lead to long-term economic benefits.
Educational Initiatives: The holiday could serve as an opportunity for community education about the importance of voting.
Challenges and Considerations
Economic Disruption: Businesses may resist losing a day of revenue, necessitating a balance between economic interests and civic goals.
Public Awareness: Educating the public about the significance of the holiday and the importance of voting will be crucial for successful implementation.
Legislative Processes: Changing the status of a federal holiday involves navigating complex legislative hurdles.
Conclusion
The 11 federal holidays each hold unique cultural and economic significance, impacting consumer behavior and business operations. As discussions continue about transforming Juneteenth into a national voting day, it is essential to consider the benefits of increased civic engagement alongside potential economic ramifications. Ultimately, the goal should be to honor the spirit of freedom represented by Juneteenth while fostering a more inclusive and participatory electoral process in the United States.
Okay but what about people that canāt take the day off? Doctors, paramedics, firemen. Paramedics and firemen work 24 hour shifts. We canāt stand in line during working hours.
This is really how it was first intended, and is the way it should be, always and forever, to be fair, with simple rules, that everyone understands, that no one can cheat on.
This is the most important part of our system and needs to be fully protected and secured. National holiday for voting day and requiring an ID should not even be a debate. We need this ASAP
An answer to that could involve two prongs. The first make the voting day a 24 hour open ballot collection time, the second is give first responders the ability to jump the line like Disney fast pass.
I agree for the most part but think that voting should be a 3 day in person event. If you wanted it to be a federal holiday then I would think open polls day 1, day 2 federal holiday, and day 3 open polls. That should give plenty of opportunity for voters to get to the polls and I would think if it was a 3 day event more people would be motivated to get out and vote.
I posted a reply by mistake thinking I was replying to the topic immediately above this one. However, I am curious about the vast disparity in costs between the dates listed. Who made these estimates and what was the criteria? I can think of only one negative on the June date which would be that family vacations are planned throughout the summer when out of school and voting at that time may be an inconvenience for many. However, weather should be better excluding hurricane states.
Most of the proposed suggestions are good and valid. A Constitutional amendment would be required to make this proposal more palatable by making the election on a Monday making a 3 day weekend. Convention of States could do this. Recently, some states have made voting difficult in different ways such as a high number (not chance) of machines fail to work for any number of reasons including wrong size paper. Perhaps the only machines to be allowed would be tabulators typically found in most schools to score fill in the oval tests. That seems to be a good choice for ballots, no hanging chads, no machine provided hackable ballot. One state prescribed a certain pen to fill them in then failed to have enough pens in certain areas (usually those with a high number of opposite party voters). The tabulators should be able to read almost any black or dark blue pen or marker as long as the oval is filled in, say 98%. Allow wide markers so the ovals are completely filled easily. Marking outside the lines is OK. Also for a federal election, the States would be required to have as many polling stations as required for a determined ratio of voters per polling place. and a minimum number of workers at each polling station so there are no delay tactics. All this to allow more than enough time to vote without standing for hours to be able to vote. Surely the number of churches and elementary schools should be available for the required number of polling stations. An app could even be developed to estimate the line length so voters could take advantage of shorter lines. Hours open may be earlier and closing later to allow adequate time to vote. Get up early and get it out of the way, wait until late and there may be a long line. Most State Constitutions address mail in votes and because of the vast differences of security between mail in and voting in person, mail in votes should be severely restricted. Mandated in federal elections. Perhaps handicapped and bed ridden voters would get special consideration. A polling place in nursing homes would be allowed. There must be a way to start feeding ballots into tabulators shortly after opening without vote totals being shown so that counting can be completed in a reasonable time. Voting rules and regulations should be sent to all registered voters beforehand so voters know them and also know their assigned polling station which should be close by, certainly in the cities in walking distance. A āsampleā ballot designated as such would allow voters to do their own investigation into all candidates and be a knowledgeable voter. Every year there are those that donāt understand or follow voting rules and cause disturbances.
