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In some precincts, it's mail vote only

Original post made on May 25, 2008

Reacting to the trend of more and more people voting by mail, the county registrar is closing six Mountain View polling places during next month's primary elections.

Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, May 23, 2008, 12:00 AM

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Posted by Darin
a resident of another community
on May 25, 2008 at 11:06 am

For those who want to vote in person, it should be possible to go to the polling place of a nearby precinct. However, your ballot may be considered provisional (not counted until they verify that you aren't trying to vote more than once).


Posted by Election Day mourner
a resident of another community
on Jun 2, 2008 at 11:12 am

Is it me, or does mail-in voting change the whole concept of Election Day? Why is the Registrar pushing for this, to save money? It's a shame, because going to the polls brings neighbors together and makes us a community.


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