Civics Re: Hillary Clinton visit

[kempermentor]

> Kemper wrote:
> In my state, Oregon, we get our ballots a couple of weeks before
> election day.  That way everyone gets the opportunity to vote
without losing a day of work or standing in lines that stretch forever.

> Carol responds:
> I don't know about Oregon, but Arizona voted against a change to
> mail-in ballots only, so we have a choice between mailing in the
> ballot or going to the polls. For the first time ever, I'm requesting
> a mail-in ballot, giving up the privilege of a secret ballot ...

Kemper now:
Why isn't your ballot secret?
In OR, we sign the envelope that we mail in or drop off.  Within the
envelope is another envelope that has no identifying markings which
holds our ballot.  The elections office separates the two envelops to
ensure confidentiality.

Kemper