But absentee ballots nationwide, however convenient, should have at least one uniform condition when the election is for a president. Absentee ballots should be required to be postmarked on a date that would mean they would arrive before election day. Waiting a couple of weeks to certify results because ballots have yet to arrive is ridiculous, especially in close elections. We need look no further than Florida for an example. Currently, Nebraska absentee ballots must be post-marked by or turned in on election day.
Convenience is a welcome trend in casting ballots.
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