Early Voting Starts on Tuesday!!!
The Ohio Supreme Court and Federal District Court Gwin both issued decisions in support of our position that voters should be allowed to vote and register over the next week. It was covered by the PD in the previous link, and in the Dispatch as well as the Beacon Journal. I was surprised by how close the Ohio Supreme Court decision was so close at 4-3. The argument seems clear to me in that we should make it as easy as possible for citizens to cast a vote. The lawyer who argued the case for Madison County in Cleveland did a terrible job. Madison County had the opinion that they could defy the Secretary of State's order. Our opposition did not seem to have a good handle on how their position would throw the other 87 Boards of Elections into chaos. They have done this same process for years. It is only in the last two major elections (2006 and 2008) that there was "no fault" early voting. The deadlines are clear, and there is plenty of time to figure out if there is fraud in the system before the votes are actually counted on November 4. There will be no duplicate voting because of these decisions. I think it just makes it looks like one party is trying to supress the vote.
We are moving forward to try to get everyone to the polling places early. Some of those will need to register or change their registration. Democracy triumphed today.
I have to say also, that the Board of Elections in Cuyahoga County has done a good job getting ready. They are ready with trained workers and easy access to the building. If you are voting early remember that you still have to go through the metal detector.
Brian
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