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Mail ballots submitted by voters who meet eligibility and validity requirements are counted in every election.

Before they are counted, election officials vigorously verify the validity of every mail ballot submission.

Learn the facts:

bipartisanpolicy.org/report/mail-voting-is-safe-secure/
 
There is a common misconception that the only way to know for sure that your vote is securely received and counted is to walk into a polling place and cast an in-person ballot.

Not true!

Voting by mail is not only safe and secure, it’s an integral component of keeping our elections secure and accessible, and it already has a long history of success.

Do your own research:

electioninnovation.org/update/is-voting-by-mail-secure-and-how-can-i-know-my-mail-in-vote-is-counted/
 

Your vote is safe​

What happens after you vote?

Whether you voted by mail or in person, there are processes in place to make sure your vote is secure.

State and local election offices take steps to make sure your vote is counted correctly and your voice is represented.

Learn more:

vote.gov/your-vote-is-safe
 

How States Verify Voted Absentee/Mail Ballots​


The most common method to verify that absentee/mail ballots come from the intended voter is to conduct signature verification.

When voters return an absentee/mail ballot, they must sign an affidavit on the ballot envelope.

When the ballot is returned to the election office, election officials have a process for examining each and every signature and comparing it to other documents in their files that contain the voter signature—usually the voter registration record.

If a ballot is missing a signature or the signature does not match the one on file, some states offer voters the opportunity to “cure” their ballots.

An election official will contact the voter explaining the problem and asking them to verify their information and that that they did in fact cast the ballot.

Some states have other methods for verifying absentee/mail ballots, such as requiring voters to provide a copy of an identification document or to have the absentee/mail ballot witnessed or notarized.

Thirty-one states conduct signature verification on returned absentee/mail ballots:
  • Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington and West Virginia.
Ten states, the Virgin Islands and Washington, D.C., verify that an absentee/mail ballot envelope has been signed but do not conduct signature verification:
  • Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, Nebraska, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia and Wyoming.
Seven states require the signature of a witness in addition to the voter’s signature:
  • Alabama (two witnesses or a notary), Alaska (witness or notary), Louisiana, Minnesota (witness or notary), North Carolina (two witnesses or a notary), South Carolina and Wisconsin.
Three states require the absentee/mail ballot envelope to be notarized:
  • Mississippi, Missouri and Oklahoma.
Arkansas requires a copy of the voter’s ID to be returned with the absentee/mail ballot.

Georgia requires the voter’s driver’s license number or state identification card number, which is compared with the voter’s registration record.

Minnesota and Ohio also require this information, though Minnesota also requires a witness signature, and Ohio conducts signature verification.

States also verify absentee ballot applications.

Note: The federal Help America Vote Act (HAVA) places additional identification requirements on first-time voters who registered by mail.

Help others understand:

ncsl.org/elections-and-campaigns/table-14-how-states-verify-voted-absentee-mail-ballots
 
The Harris Administration said:
Mail ballots submitted by voters who meet eligibility and validity requirements are counted in every election.

Before they are counted, election officials vigorously verify the validity of every mail ballot submission.

Learn the facts:

bipartisanpolicy.org/report/mail-voting-is-safe-secure/
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www.latimes.com

'Ripe for error': Ballot signature verification is flawed - and a big factor in the election

In an election marked by uncertainties, the signature verification process for mail-in ballots is riddled with vulnerabilities and has never been tested on such a massive scale.
www.latimes.com www.latimes.com

www.adn.com

‘Ripe for error’: Ballot signature verification is flawed — and a big factor in the election

When performed by professionals in criminal cases or legal proceedings, signature verification can take hours. But election employees in many states must do the job in as little as five seconds.
www.adn.com www.adn.com

www.westernjournal.com

At Least 200K Mismatched Signatures: Study of 2020 Maricopa County Ballot Envelopes Points to Flawed System

Shiva Ayyadurai told The Western Journal that people on the left and right agree that the signature verification process is flawed.
www.westernjournal.com www.westernjournal.com

www.businessinsider.com

5 mistakes that can disqualify your November mail ballot and how to avoid them

In many states, you get only one chance to make sure your mail-in vote counts. Here are the common errors to be aware of when voting this fall.
www.businessinsider.com www.businessinsider.com

There is no "vigorous" attempt to verify the validity of every mail ballot submission. In fact, in some states, particularly blue, Democrat run ones, the standard is nonexistent. With no in-person ID requirement, and just a signature with a low standard to accept it, just about anyone could fill in a mail-in ballot and return it with it being counted.
 
T. A. Gardner said:
There is no "vigorous" attempt to verify the validity of every mail ballot submission. In fact, in some states, particularly blue, Democrat run ones, the standard is nonexistent. With no in-person ID requirement, and just a signature with a low standard to accept it, just about anyone could fill in a mail-in ballot and return it with it being counted.
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Sources say otherwise.

If you don't trust the process, don't use it.
 
Our elections are built with a set of rigorous checks and balances in place, ensuring we have accurate, fair, and secure elections every step of the way. Despite the strength of our elections, we’ve seen a rise in attempts to sow distrust, division, and fear in the wake of the 2020 election. As we head towards November, it’s more important than ever to understand the existing systems and processes that ensure the validity of every voter and accuracy of every ballot cast.

Understanding the ballot verification process is critical to building confidence in the strength, accuracy, and durability of our elections. In all 50 states and the District of Columbia, trained election officials take numerous steps prescribed by law to ensure that each vote has been cast by an eligible voter.

Each State Has Consistent Processes for Verifying Ballots​

In all 50 states and the District of Columbia, teams of trained election officials go through a meticulous list of steps prescribed by state law to ensure that each ballot has been lawfully cast by an eligible voter.

Voter Verification for In-Person Voting​

Voters who cast their ballots in person undergo verification procedures to prove their identity. State verification procedures may include:
  • Non-documentary identification procedures, such as signing a poll book or providing significant personal information; and
  • Reviewing official documents presented by each voter, such as utility bills, pay stubs, lease agreements, and/or a photo ID.

Voter Verification for Mail Ballots​

Voters who cast their ballots by mail must also complete similarly rigorous verification procedures. In fact, every state requires some type of envelope verification, where elections officials check the outer envelope of mail ballots to ensure it contains all required information, such as the voter’s name, address, and signature.

Most States Verify Mail Ballots by Signature​

In at least 31 states, election officials compare the signature on a mail ballot with the voter’s signature on file, often from their voter registration form or previous elections. Many states require bipartisan teams to verify signatures and include several layers of checks for questioned signatures.

See for yourself:

votingrightslab.org/2024/06/24/ballot-verification-the-first-step-toward-securing-free-and-fair-elections/
 
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