mailin 0 #1 November 3, 2004 Somewhere between my registering to vote when I moved to this state in May of 2001 and now I was taken off the voter registration list. I'm sure it has to do with my name change after I got married in 2003. So I was surprised when I got to the polls this evening that I was not on the list, and was about to get angry that I couldn't vote - when the lady pulled an envelope from a bag and said "You can vote on a provisional ballot as long as you are eligibe to vote". Hmm.... ok! I was happy... until my husband turns to me and says "Not to burst your bubble but they don't always count provisional ballots". I was given a receipt for my ballot and a number to call and make sure my ballot was counted and I'll call the voter registration office tomorrow morning to make sure that I get on the registered list for next time. But... is that true? I didn't even know they had provisional ballots, so I was happy I could still vote but worried that now it may not be counted. Anyone know how they work? JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunaplanet 0 #2 November 3, 2004 QuoteAnyone know how they work? They rarely count Prov Ballots. Sorry to hear about your experience. Forty-two Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #3 November 3, 2004 Ugh! That sucks! Do you know why? JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #4 November 3, 2004 They will check those ballots starting tomorrow to see if you are eligible to vote. From my understanding this year, they will be counted. There are quite a few people in Florida that never received their mail-in votes and they may have to use Provisional today._________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #5 November 3, 2004 Ok - good news! I know my vote isn't going to be the end all/be all for anyone I voted for, but I want to be sure its included in the tally of those that voted libertarian for the presidential candidate. JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #6 November 3, 2004 That sucks.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
