NYC voters received mail-in ballots in “ERROR” marked for military personnel the 2020 presidential election with “Official Military Absentee Ballot” instead of a “Military/Absentee Ballot,”.
New Yorkers call upon City Councilman Chair to the Committee Government oversight Chair Fernando Cabrera to launch an investigation in this serious matter. Especially, in this highly contested election regarding mail-in ballots.
This has caused confusion and concerns over these ballots with about 35 days left to the general election.
Voters in New York City have received mail-in ballots for the 2020 presidential election marked for military use despite never having served in the armed forces — causing confusion and concerns over whether the ballots can or should be used.
The error shows that voters received a “Official Military Absentee Ballot” instead of a “Military/Absentee Ballot,” leaving several New York residents confused. Many worried that there vote won’t count towards the general election on Nov 3, 2020.
NYC City Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer, “I believe that’s just the tip of the iceberg,” referring to the constituents in his Sunnyside district who have reached out to him about receiving the ballots. “It appears that everyone has gotten this particular ballot.”
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NYC elections board says nearly 100,000 Brooklyn voters received wrong ballot return envelopes
By Kelly Mena and Paul P. Murphy,
CNN
Updated 4:38 PM ET, Tue September 29, 2020
NYC elections board says nearly 100,000 Brooklyn voters received wrong ballot return envelopes
By Kelly Mena and Paul P. Murphy,
CNN
Updated 4:38 PM ET, Tue September 29, 2020
