Protecting Residents’ Ballots
Ballot harvesting is the non-secure method of collecting early […]
Ballot harvesting is the non-secure method of collecting early […]
The disabled resident must have the ability to choose the individual that assists them in casting their ballot. If the resident is unable to make such a specific request for assistance or offer instructions concerning their desired vote choice, then assistance cannot be rendered.
Once residential directors have identified any facility vulnerabilities, it is important to implement policies and procedures to protect the residents, staff, and facility.
It is important for residential communities to perform a self-assessment to protect the voting rights of residents and protect the staff and facility from legal issues and bad publicity.
It is important to ensure the votes of vulnerable citizens are protected and counted fairly.
Only with continued strong leadership will the residents, staff, and facility be safe from actions, whether inadvertent or deliberate, that violate state and federal laws.
Once an assessment has been performed and vulnerabilities identified, facilities can begin to develop policies, procedures, and training.
It is important to ensure the votes of vulnerable citizens are protected and counted fairly. Here are a few key points from the Center for Vulnerable Voters Senior Citizen Voting Bill of Rights that outlines what vulnerable voters can and should expect from our election systems.
Once residential directors have identified any facility vulnerabilities, it is important to implement policies and procedures to protect the residents, staff, and facility. It is crucial to educate staff on state and federal voting laws, as well as criminal penalties for vote fraud. Directors can be held responsible for staff failure to comply with the law.
It is important for residential communities to perform a self-assessment to protect the voting rights of residents and protect the staff and facility from legal issues and bad publicity. Asking the following questions may be helpful in identifying any vulnerabilities.