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Trueblue Texan

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10. One of the things voters can do to make sure their vote is counted accurately...

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Apr 1, 2026, 09:21 AM

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…is to check the printed ballot that the machine spits out. Check the name of every candidate to make sure it’s the one you voted for. Those printed ballots can be recounted when an election is disputed. If voters don’t bother to check, the machine tally could be manipulated without detection. If you ever find your ballot doesn’t match your vote, the election judge on site needs to know and you should document every detail.

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Not you personally BumRushDaShow Wednesday #8

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So When Nancy Pelosi says it we need to listen gab13by13 Wednesday #5

because "conspiracy" claims only matter if someone with money, position or authority say them. Javaman Wednesday #7

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Dominion is now owned by one of Trump's Republican buddies. Lonestarblue Wednesday #6

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Got a link for this? bluestarone Wednesday #13

One of the things voters can do to make sure their vote is counted accurately... Trueblue Texan Wednesday #10

We have vote by mail. We fill out paper ballots. Amaryllis Wednesday #11

Those machines don't count the names, they count a bar code for the name questionseverything Wednesday #17

but if the machine tally doesn't match the print outs, you know there is a problem..nt Trueblue Texan Wednesday #21

She is right here. I'm thinking this is more for the toss up states? bluestarone Wednesday #12

Pennsylvania was never a toss up state until musk and his goons spent a couple months there questionseverything Wednesday #18

Since Musk and trump kissed and made up, Bayard Wednesday #20