With the Left’s full-court press to embrace vote-by-mail, we asked how you would vote this November. Post- Primary Poll weariness aside, those who chose to respond made their intentions clear. They are not voting by mail.
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Not a big sample, but two things stand out. First, none of these folks will trust the US Postal Service with the chain of custody for their ballots. Second, most are willing to don a mask for the length of time required to vote in person at their local polling place but nearly one-third of respondents will not mask up.
This is consistent with other reports that have found their way to my inbox. A significant number of people are voting in person, especially among Republicans.
Good for you, but be aware. In New Hampshire, there have been several reported instances during the primary of moderators or poll officials trying to prevent unmasked residents from voting. This is illegal.
Yes, the state has said you need to wear a mask, but the law and the State constitution do not. Under no circumstance can anyone lawfully prohibit any resident who peaceably appears at the polls on election day from casting a ballot.
I am told that the AG’s office has confirmed this (despite saying otherwise before the primary) and the rumor is that guidance may be forthcoming on that point, though this is not confirmed.
It might not be a bad idea to have the Secretary of State’s Office phone number on hand (603-271-3242). If you are stopped, call them, and tell them what is happening. Ask if they will speak to the moderator or election official who is suppressing your rights. Then put them on speaker and clear it up.
You do not need a medical exception.
And remember rule number one: If you want your vote to count, you had better show up at the polls and cast it. It is the only guarantee it will count (as long as you do not invalidate it in some other way).
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