Election Day - NJ / NY displaced residents

newmein2013

What do you suppose will happen with the presidential election next week being that so many people have been displaced from their homes and won't be able to vote in their districts? Personally, it really bothers me that my vote (or lack thereof in this case) won't count. Seems very un-American to me.

SeaRunner26

I hope that everyone gets a chance to exercise their right to vote. First and foremost, it's a right and a priveledge we have as Amercians, the importance of which cannot be understated. Seconde, I don't want there to be a question as to who won the presidential race because people that wanted to vote couldn't. I don't think the Country could handle that right now. Are there any other options for people that can't get to their precincts?

newmein2013

I do know that the away ballots had to be picked up in your hometown & postmarked by 10/31 so noone can do the away ballots in the traditional manner at this point. I'd like to think that they would be making provisions by this point but I haven't heard anything at all abut it.

alfpalmer

NJ voters can vote by email

rml_16

What do you suppose will happen with the presidential election next week being that so many people have been displaced from their homes and won't be able to vote in their districts? Personally, it really bothers me that my vote (or lack thereof in this case) won't count. Seems very un-American to me.

All the years I lived in New York, my vote never counted. *shrug*

From what I understand, they're extending the deadline for absentee ballots and setting up makeshift polling places for those who are displaced. They're trying to make it as accessible as possible.

Local and state elections aside, the state will go to Obama for president, regardless.

billsica

All the years I lived in New York, my vote never counted. *shrug*
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Local and state elections aside, the state will go to Obama for president, regardless.

^^^ This, so why worry?

newmein2013

Ok, great, I had no idea. Thanks guys, I'll spread the word.

Why worry? Or why does it matter if the state's going to Obama anyway?...... Frankly, its a matter of principle.

rml_16

Ok, great, I had no idea. Thanks guys, I'll spread the word.

Why worry? Or why does it matter if the state's going to Obama anyway?...... Frankly, its a matter of principle.

Agreed. I'm just saying that it's going to happen regardless so if that's what you want, then you'll get it. And if it's not what you want, it doesn't matter because it's going to happen, anyway. lol

I'd totally believe voter fraud if not.

But I would also still want to vote. My suggestion is look online at your local election board or whatever you have and maybe make some phone calls in your area to see what you need to do.

newmein2013

Here's the sites,,,,,,

NY
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/03/us/politics/hurricane-sandy-threatens-to-disrupt-voting-on-election-day.html


NJ
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/new-jersey-absentee-ballot-electronic-voting-hurricane-sandy-177112241.html

tortor17

They can always have an absentee ballot. I learned about that in History class when we were learning about the Presidential Election. That's when a ballot is mailed to wherever you are and you can just send in your vote. It's used mostly for people who cant get to polling places, such as senior citizens or people who are on vacation during the time of the election.

Ejourneys

NJ is allowing voting by email and fax:
http://atr.rollcall.com/new-jersey-to-allow-voting-by-email-fax/

bmiller211

What do you suppose will happen with the presidential election next week being that so many people have been displaced from their homes and won't be able to vote in their districts? Personally, it really bothers me that my vote (or lack thereof in this case) won't count. Seems very un-American to me.

All the years I lived in New York, my vote never counted. *shrug*

From what I understand, they're extending the deadline for absentee ballots and setting up makeshift polling places for those who are displaced. They're trying to make it as accessible as possible.

Local and state elections aside, the state will go to Obama for president, regardless.

RML I am so sorry for you. I live in Wisconsin and I have always felt that way but not to the extent of New York!!

tortor17

And your vote does count. That's why most people don't vote, because they think their vote doesn't matter. If everyone thinks that their vote doesn't matter and when that happens everyones practically just giving their vote away and making it easier for someone that's not right for the job. If everyone changed their perspective about that better presidents would've been elected and our economy might not be as bad as it is now. I've never voted, wont be able to for a few years, and don't really have a say about anything that in involved with who becomes president, but I sure do have an opinion.

rml_16

And your vote does count. That's why most people don't vote, because they think their vote doesn't matter. If everyone thinks that their vote doesn't matter and when that happens everyones practically just giving their vote away and making it easier for someone that's not right for the job. If everyone changed their perspective about that better presidents would've been elected and our economy might not be as bad as it is now. I've never voted, wont be able to for a few years, and don't really have a say about anything that in involved with who becomes president, but I sure do have an opinion.

I've voted in every election since I turned 18. But the electoral college made any vote not for a Democrat for president when I live in NY pretty useless. There was never a chance that another candidate would carry the state.

Sorry to burst your bubble with reality.

There are a few states where every vote does matter, but many that are going to one candidate or the other, no question.

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