The Life Cycle of a Mail-In Ballot

 FBI Report on Chinese Interference

- FBI Director Kash Patel sent a report to Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley.

- The report claims a confidential source informed the FBI that China is shipping fake driver's licenses to the U. S.

- Purpose: To create "tens of thousands" of fraudulent mail-in votes for Joe Biden.

Vulnerability of Mail-in Ballots

- Mail-in ballots are prone to interference and threaten election integrity.

- Officials in China recognize the vulnerability of mail-in ballots.

Mail-in Voting Process

- Voting procedures for mail-in ballots differ by state:

- Some states require voters to apply for a mail-in ballot with a valid reason.

- Others automatically send mail-in ballots to all registered voters.

- Basic process:

- Voter requests a mail-in ballot.

- Election officials verify voter identity.

- Validated applications result in a mailed ballot.

- Voter completes the ballot and includes identifying information.

- Ballots must be returned properly (via mail, drop-box, or in-person).

Steps Involved in Mail-in Voting

- Example (Minnesota 2020):

- Completed ballot is placed in a small envelope without identifying information.

- Small envelope goes into a middle envelope (signature envelope) that includes identifying info.

- Middle envelope placed in a larger mailing envelope with no personal info.

- Returned ballots are dated, verified for identifying info, and sorted for counting.

Concerns About Mail-in Balloting

- Complexity increases the likelihood of errors and interference—18 steps from request to casting a ballot.

- Processes for handling rejected ballots or errors add additional complexity.

- Many individuals handle the ballot after it leaves the voter's control, increasing risk.

In-person Voting Process

- In-person voting is simpler:

- Voter goes to polling place with ID.

- ID is matched with voter registration.

- Voter casts their vote with no additional handling.

Voting Integrity

- In-person voting ensures no additional people handle the ballot, promoting integrity.

- A small number of absentee ballots reduces tampering risk.

- The 2020 election saw a significant increase in mail-in ballots due to COVID-19.

2020 Election Data

- In 2018, mail-in ballots made up about 22% of total votes; in 2020, it rose to over 45%.

- There were 154. 6 million votes cast in 2020, with 69. 6 million being mail-in ballots.

Call for Changes in Absentee Voting

- Majority of election personnel are honest, but a few dishonest individuals can impact election results.

- The need for a legitimate reason for absentee voting is emphasized.

- Current mail-in voting methods are prone to election interference.

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