Turned in my ballot for the California recall

[ColinC]

Wife and I put them in the mail yesterday. There wasn't much of a strong inclination to vote for any replacement, as Newsom was clearly the best candidate on the ballot. That being said, I wrote in my first choice in the primaries, Antonio Villaragosa, after I voted "no"for the recall. Anybody else turn in their ballot yet?

[honest.abe]

1. If this is a mail in election why are so many worried about turnout?

I keep reading that the Repubs are more motivated to show up. If its mail in who needs to show up?

[ColinC]

2. I suppose in this case, turning in the ballot means "show up"?

[honest.abe]

4. So some Dems can't be bothered to simply drop off their ballot in a mail box??

I find that hard to believe in such an important election.

[ColinC]

6. I'm pretty sure if I wasn't highly motivated, it would have been something that was just on the back

Of my mind until somebody strongly encouraged me to turn it in. Unfortunately, the GOP has an advantage on door knockers, etc who can motivate even the ones who didn't get around to turning in their ballots before the election.

[beaglelover]

9. Exactly. Everyone can vote by mail in the recall election. If Democrats can't be motivated to take

2 minutes, to mark ONE box and mail the ballot back in, then we deserve to lose the recall election and get some kook, like Larry Elder, as our next Governor.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

11. I'd bet that most DUers vote, and can't understand not voting.

Just like vaccinated people can't understand why otherwise-healthy people refuse the Covid vaccine.

It just seems to me that most Republicans vote, because it's what's done; Democrats are more likely to need to be motivated, amused, inspired, and need nice weather.

Get out and vote. Or sit at home in your robe and fuzzy slippers, and vote. Just vote.

[Dream Girl]

3. You aren't supposed to select anyone if you vote no

Not that it’s incorrect or invalidating, but strategically Newsome is discouraging people from selecting anyone. You’re just supposed to vote No.Not really sure wat the rationale is for that but that’s wat I’ll do.

[ColinC]

7. I mean he's the only candidate worth voting for on the ballot.

If he's your only choice, then why vote for anybody else? In a way that makes a lot of sense. But in the happenstance that the recall succeeds, I want there to be a chance that my preferred candidate wins.

[Dream Girl]

8. Yes, the processed is flawed. They're an equal protection lawsuit happening right now.

Some one just posted the rational for not selecting a second choice

[ColinC]

16. I hope they win

It really is absurd that he can get close to a majority of the vote and somebody who gets a small plurality could still win.

[chowder66]

5. Mailed mine back today. Voted No and left it at that. nt

[Brother Buzz]

10. Your write-in for Antonio Villaragosa may or may not be counted

The state releases the certified list of write-in candidates 03 Sep 2021

[ColinC]

12. I'll be fine if it isn't, of course

I doubt he has expressed any interest in actually running again. But we'll see

[Raine]

13. I never got one, no one at my house did. nt

[ColinC]

14. I think they were only sent out last week. You should get it soon-ish, I'm sure.

If you don't within the next week or two, I would reach out to my local registrar for a status update.

[Raine]

15. Thanks ... hopefully it will come soon. nt

[myccrider]

17. I just took Hub and my ballots to a drop box. N/T