Can I vote for (write-in) Ron Paul in all 50 states?

[unknown]

I'm a bit confused.

It would seem that in some states, we can write him in, in other states we cant.

Which are the states and why not? Just individual state rules?

 

[sailingaway]

Does it matter to you if it is counted as more than just a none of the above vote? Because in all states either writing him in or leaving it blank would have you counted as a 'none of the named candidate' vote, which I see as a vote of no confidence. They track that 'undervote' everywhere, and if it is large, we can call attention to it.

Beyond that, some states do and some states don't also break out the votes for a write in candidate in Ron's position. In CA I am getting together electors to have Ron's votes formally counted as being for RON, not just against all the named candidates. In some states like NH, you can write in anyone and they will count that person's votes. It varies by state, on that part. But for me, regardless of whether they do or don't split my vote out as specifically for RON rather than just against all the names on the ballot, I am going to vote for Ron. It is important to me.

 

[CPUd]

Here's a graphic:

 

[sailingaway]

except that despite that map ^^^ your vote will be counted as a 'none of the above' no confidence vote if you do a write in. For me that expresses my opinion better than voting for someone on the ballot as if they reflected what I want, when they don't. That map only says where do they tally votes by name for the write in candidate.

 

[unknown]

But for me, regardless of whether they do or don't split my vote out as specifically for RON rather than just against all the names on the ballot, I am going to vote for Ron. It is important to me.

This.

 

[juvanya]

I dont understand this "wont count" crap. Write in votes COUNT in every single state. The question is whether it can win, and usually it cannot. Its like NOTA in Nevada counts, but cant win. When county clerks see 1% of the vote for Ron Paul, theyre are likely to report it as a curiosity. Every year you get articles about people voting for God and Mickey Mouse.

 

[acptulsa]

I dont understand this "wont count" crap. Write in votes COUNT in every single state.

Not only are write in votes never counted in Oklahoma (as per state law), I doubt they're ever seen. We have ballots, but they're scanned electronically.

We have new machines, so I don't know if it's still true, but once upon a time writing in a name created a 'defaced ballot'. And no vote was counted if it was on a 'defaced ballot', even if it was no write in vote. The excuse was the 'defacing' confused the scanner's grain 'o sand brain.

 

[ronpaulfollower999]

You can only vote for Ron Paul in ONE state, the state you are registered to vote in.

 

[nobody's_hero]

In Georgia, they'll throw half the write-ins away, even if the candidate is qualified. I was one of over 3,000 Georgia voters to write-in Chuck Baldwin in 2008, but I'm not sure if I am one of the 1,402 they reported.

 

[sailingaway]

Not only are write in votes never counted in Oklahoma (as per state law), I doubt they're ever seen. We have ballots, but they're scanned electronically.

We have new machines, so I don't know if it's still true, but once upon a time writing in a name created a 'defaced ballot'. And no vote was counted if it was on a 'defaced ballot', even if it was no write in vote. The excuse was the 'defacing' confused the scanner's grain 'o sand brain.

then you could leave it blank for a 'none of the above' vote, they do count the 'undervote' who don't vote for any of the named candidates. If that is what you want to do.

 

[acptulsa]

then you could leave it blank for a 'none of the above' vote, they do count the 'undervote' who don't vote for any of the named candidates. If that is what you want to do.

Of course it isn't. I want to vote for Ron Paul again!

Nonetheless, it's what I did four years ago, along with tens of thousands of other Oklahoma voters. And I'm pretty sure I remember how.

 

[Todd]

I'm confused about what that means for Virginia if "candidate must file". I have no idea if that has happened.

 

[sailingaway]

I'm confused about what that means for Virginia if "candidate must file". I have no idea if that has happened.

If Ron Paul had to file, I'd be pretty sure he won't so you are looking at having a vote for him counted as a general 'none of the above', not tallied to his name.

 

[tangent4ronpaul]

There is a fairly simple way to be able to vote for RP in all 50 states and have it counted...

Simply get him to change his name to Mitt Romney

-t

 

[Smart3]

I voted for Ron Paul.

A vote in the primary for Dr. Paul is all he ever asked for. He is not still running for President. Writing him in is silly. If abortion is your key issue, then vote for Goode, if not then vote for Johnson.

I will be voting for Johnson - out of respect for Dr. Paul. If Dr. Paul was still running, I'd vote for him.

 

[sailingaway]

I voted for Ron Paul.

A vote in the primary for Dr. Paul is all he ever asked for. He is not still running for President. Writing him in is silly. If abortion is your key issue, then vote for Goode, if not then vote for Johnson.

I will be voting for Johnson - out of respect for Dr. Paul. If Dr. Paul was still running, I'd vote for him.

Vote however you want. A lot of people on Ron Paul forums want to vote for Ron Paul.

 

[unknown]

Not sure if this has been posted before but I came across this website:

http://writein-ronpaul.com/

May be worth a new thread if it hasnt been posted previously.

I wonder how close we could get to the goal if there was an all out concentrated push.

 

[Massachusetts]

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[VBRonPaulFan]

Not sure if this has been posted before but I came across this website:

http://writein-ronpaul.com/

May be worth a new thread if it hasnt been posted previously.

I wonder how close we could get to the goal if there was an all out concentrated push.

ugh... who the hell uses tables anymore? that is hideous to look at...

at least some of the info is centralized.

 

[juvanya]

To quote Emma Goldman...