Vote Early (vote often at your own risk)
A few weeks ago, I commented that I didn't think that either the public or the media paid sufficient attention the the comprehensive changes to the election laws that we passed last session.According to the Daily Herald, I think people are starting to understand the logistical issues that are going to be created as a result of the new measures, specifically the early voting provisions.
As I said before, I support the provisions, but I think that people better start preparing now for the problems and challenges that are sure to arise.
posted by Rep. John Fritchey @ 10/02/2005
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5 Comments:
I wonder if John can concieve of any possible abuse of the early voting provision?
Probably. But I'm not sure that it's any more or less susceptible to abuse than is absentee voting.
That's pretty much my view on the issue as well. It takes away an excuse for people not to vote. Now they just need to make sure to advertise it to the public.
In suburban Cook County, there will be just 6 locations for early voting. Not exactly the most convenient unless you happen to live or work near a district courthouse.
I just can't figure out why people think the current system of voting is complicated?
The rules changes passed in the Spring Session were obviously tilted to one party. No wonder voters are cynical and stay home.
We can diagnose why turnout is so low, but when will politicians understand that their reputation (as a whole) has more to do with low turnout than any rules obstruction.
Return some faith to the voters, cut some of the reasons for our apathy, and maybe more voters will show up.
As for "early voting", I say move Election Day to a holiday or a weekend. Thirty days of early voting does create more opportunity for fraud.
Say what you want, but there's more evidence of voter fraud in Illinois than there is evidence of the need to "open" polling further.
This bill was a step back, not a step forward.
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