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All eligible voters should be able to have confidence that their mail-in ballot will be counted (esp. during a #pandemic). However, 'signature match' systems are causing votes to be tossed. We're fighting back in #NewJersey.
#NJpoliticshttps://campaignlegal.org/update/clc-sues-another-state-prevent-ballot-rejections-exacerbated-covid-19-pandemic …
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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.1 reply 1 retweet 0 likesShow 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.1 reply 2 retweets 6 likesShow 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 …
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