Monday, November 7, 2022

A Little Personal Protest

Last week I got a voting reminder from the County Election Board that also included a sample ballot. There are a lot of things to weigh in on, including national, state, and county positions, amendments to the state constitution, and a couple of dozen judges retentions. It took me a couple of days, but eventually I researched everything and filled out sample ballot to take into the polling place.

Most of the positions and issues were easy for me to decide on, but there is one that has me stumped. In my opinion none of the candidates (Republican, Democrat, or third-party) are worthy of my support. After talking to a couple of people about the problem, I believe I will leave that spot blank.

I've never done that before, but the internet told me it's a valid option and even has a name. Undervoting, according to Wikipedia, is when "the number of distinct choices selected by a voter in a contest is less than the maximum number allowed for that contest, or when no selection is made for a single choice contest."

In the end my lack of a vote won't matter, but it will make me feel better.

Five years ago: National Saxophone Day

8 comments:

  1. I checked all the judges and they all have positive reviews.

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    1. In my opinion, that is WAY easier than it used to be years ago.

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  2. I'm with you. There were a few I felt uncomfortable with and left blank. Didn't know there was a name for it though. Under voting is better than not voting at all.

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    1. Picking a candidate for this position felt like trying to force a solution.

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  3. I undervoted on two positions! Now I know what to call it--thank you.

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  4. Good for you! You've done the right thing!

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