With a ‘signature match’ system, mail-in ballots are only counted if election officials (notably, NOT handwriting experts) decide if a voter’s signature on their ballot “matches” the one on their absentee ballot application or voter registration form.
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#NewJersey’s system produces many incorrect mismatches, and voters are not given any pre-rejection notice or opportunity to fix errors.#NJ is sending a mail-in ballot to every registered voter in light of the#coronavirus, and it's important that every voter's voice is heard.Show this thread -
We're representing a 78-year-old Middlesex County resident, William M. Riggs, whose hand tremors make it virtually impossible for him to sign his name consistently. Mr. Riggs intends to
#VoteByMail this year due to#COVID19 but fears his ballot could very likely be rejected.Show this thread -
Nobody should be disenfranchised because of their signature, especially during a
#pandemic, when more people are expected to vote absentee. We're challenging 'signature match' systems nationwide. Read about our work in#NorthDakota, for example:#NDpolhttps://campaignlegal.org/story/i-had-my-ballot-rejected-because-my-handwriting …Show this thread
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