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October 18, 2004
Early Voting II
No intimidation at the early voting that I noticed, but I was asked for a photo i.d. Oooo, scary. Obviously a scheme to stop people from voting....illegally.
The place was packed, which I didn't expect this early on a Monday morning. But there was enough extra staff to keep everything moving along, so there wasn't much of a line. Judging from my ballot number and the steady stream of people I saw going into the courthouse, I predict a record turnout for Washington County at least.
Be interesting to see today's numbers in tomorrow's paper.
Posted by Rita at October 18, 2004 09:55 AM
Comments
I've ALWAYS been asked for photo ID when I voted. Always.
Posted by: Da Goddess at October 19, 2004 04:13 AM
They added a voter ID law here, but one of the forms of ID you can use is a bank statement or utility bill.
Yeah. THOSE are positive proof of ID.
Sheesh.
Posted by: Craig at October 19, 2004 07:31 AM
It's fairly new here. I think I was carded in the last county election, but I never had been before. They'd just look me up on the voter registration list and hand me a ballot. How am I supposed to cast the votes of all my dead relatives if I have to show id?
Craig, the clerk was quite firm when she asked for my photo i.d. And she didn't look like a lady that would take any crap either.
Actually, I'm glad to know they're doing it. It's always been way too easy to commit voter fraud here, a fact that both sides have taken full advantage of.
Posted by: rita at October 19, 2004 07:39 AM