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Write In Candidates ?? Anyone?
« on: August 07, 2016, 09:11:24 am »
Anyone??  Here's my dilemma:  Florida election law states: Any person who is seeking election as a write-in candidate shall not be required to pay a filing fee, election assessment, or party assessment. A write-in candidate is not entitled to have his or her name printed on any ballot; however, space for the write-in candidate’s name to be written in must be provided on the general election ballot. A person may not qualify as a write-in candidate if the person has also otherwise qualified for nomination or election to such office.

So ... I'm not sure that there will be a space provided on the ballot for a write in candidate and secondly Cruz has previously qualified.

Right now, and I'm not quite understanding the lawsuit, but there is a lawsuit in FL heading to the Supreme court concerning write in candidates.

If I write in Cruz and that vote doesn't count (which for me at this point is a matter of principle anyways) ... will my votes down ballot not be counted?

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/politics/os-write-in-candidate-lawsuit-20160805-story.html
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« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2016, 10:54:59 am »
Given what I'm discovering about Castle it looks like I'll either write in Cruz or skip the presidential slot on the ballot. :shrug:
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« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2016, 11:25:04 am »
Waste of time IMO. But if that's how you feel, go for it.

I would rather just leave the Presidential ballot empty.
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« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2016, 12:09:59 pm »
write myself in.
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« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2016, 12:49:34 pm »
Quote from: libertybele on August 07, 2016, 09:11:24 am
Anyone??  Here's my dilemma:  Florida election law states: Any person who is seeking election as a write-in candidate shall not be required to pay a filing fee, election assessment, or party assessment. A write-in candidate is not entitled to have his or her name printed on any ballot; however, space for the write-in candidate’s name to be written in must be provided on the general election ballot. A person may not qualify as a write-in candidate if the person has also otherwise qualified for nomination or election to such office.

So ... I'm not sure that there will be a space provided on the ballot for a write in candidate and secondly Cruz has previously qualified.

Right now, and I'm not quite understanding the lawsuit, but there is a lawsuit in FL heading to the Supreme court concerning write in candidates.

If I write in Cruz and that vote doesn't count (which for me at this point is a matter of principle anyways) ... will my votes down ballot not be counted?

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/politics/os-write-in-candidate-lawsuit-20160805-story.html

Write in votes never really count, since there's never enough to make don't difference, so unless writing someone in completely invalidates your ballot (I don't think it does), write in whoever you want and consider it the same as leaving the presidential slot vacant and voting down ticket.
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« Reply #5 on: August 07, 2016, 01:09:00 pm »
I'm not going to worry about it until November.  Although the nominees will likely remain the same, there is still a bit of buzz about a new independent entering the race.
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« Reply #6 on: August 07, 2016, 01:46:43 pm »
Since Constitution Party did not get on the ballot in Texas, I'll be writing in Cruz.
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« Reply #7 on: August 07, 2016, 02:24:14 pm »
If the write-in does not qualify as Cruz may not in FL, I don't know of any reason they would disqualify the down ballot as well. Same with not properly choosing a president "the hanging chads" did not disqualify the remaing ballot. But if in doubt, write in Navycando, and I will appoint Cruz as my VP.
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« Reply #8 on: August 07, 2016, 02:29:34 pm »
Quote from: NavyCanDo on August 07, 2016, 02:24:14 pm
If the write-in does not qualify as Cruz may not in FL, I don't know of any reason they would disqualify the down ballot as well. Same with not properly choosing a president "the hanging chads" did not disqualify the remaing ballot. But if in doubt, write in Navycando, and I will appoint Cruz as my VP.

Here in Michigan we eliminated straight ticket voting so nothing we do at the top of the ticket has any effect downticket.

At this point I'm down to either writing in Cruz or skipping the top slot and voting downticket.
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« Reply #9 on: August 07, 2016, 02:44:51 pm »
Quote from: libertybele on August 07, 2016, 09:11:24 am
If I write in Cruz and that vote doesn't count (which for me at this point is a matter of principle anyways) ... will my votes down ballot not be counted?
@libertybele

I taught Texas Election Law for 10 years in Texas and I am familiar with other states' laws.  Your selection or write-in, lawful or not, for President, stops with that selection and will have no bearing on your down ballot choices.  Don't worry about that.
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« Reply #10 on: August 07, 2016, 02:45:36 pm »
I will tell you one thing, in 40 years of voting, much of that time being activily involved with the campaigns of Republicans running even if they were not my choice in the primaries, this will be my very first time writting in a candidate.
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« Reply #11 on: August 07, 2016, 04:27:44 pm »
Quote from: libertybele on August 07, 2016, 09:11:24 am
secondly Cruz has previously qualified

Are you sure??

He hasn't qualified via party nomination or independent signatures.
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« Reply #12 on: August 07, 2016, 04:46:51 pm »
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Are you sure??

He hasn't qualified via party nomination or independent signatures.
He qualified for the primary.
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« Reply #13 on: August 07, 2016, 05:00:58 pm »
Quote from: Oceander on August 07, 2016, 12:09:59 pm
write myself in.
I've done that before. Most of the time it was against a state senator whom I don't like but was running unopposed. I don't want to give her the pleasure of having unanimous support.

For President, though, it's a lot more complicated, and I strongly recommend against it. I'd rather use the vote strategically for a candidate on the ballot than burn it on a write-in that might not actually count at all.
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« Reply #14 on: August 07, 2016, 05:05:19 pm »
Quote from: jmyrlefuller on August 07, 2016, 04:46:51 pm
He qualified for the primary.

You're correct.  I misread the requirements posted.  Thanks!
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« Reply #15 on: August 07, 2016, 05:11:22 pm »
Quote from: catfish1957 on August 07, 2016, 01:46:43 pm
Since Constitution Party did not get on the ballot in Texas, I'll be writing in Cruz.

Catfish ... I can't find that Cruz in eligible as a write-in candidate in Texas.  If you have more information, let me know please
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« Reply #16 on: August 07, 2016, 05:17:30 pm »
I will likely be writing in Gov Scott Walker. 
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« Reply #17 on: August 07, 2016, 05:48:20 pm »
Quote from: catfish1957 on August 07, 2016, 01:46:43 pm
Since Constitution Party did not get on the ballot in Texas, I'll be writing in Cruz.

By election day, you should be able to write in a candidate though.

http://www.constitutionparty.com/get-involved/election-central/ballot-access/
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« Reply #18 on: August 07, 2016, 05:55:13 pm »
Quote from: Texas Yellow Rose on August 07, 2016, 05:11:22 pm
Catfish ... I can't find that Cruz in eligible as a write-in candidate in Texas.  If you have more information, let me know please

Found this...,and I guess Cruz did not secure the 38/ 80778 signatures needed.  Still can write in, but it won't be counted.

While eight states do not allow write-in votes in federal elections, in Texas anyone eligible can file as an official write-in candidate. They only need to get the signatures of 38 individuals to serve as presidential electors, individuals who would cast votes in the Electoral College should they win a majority of the popular vote in Texas. This process saves the candidate from needing the 80,778 signatures required to make it on the ballot. The certification process assures that candidates who are ineligible — or do not exist — cannot be counted during vote tallying.

https://www.texastribune.org/2013/01/02/voting-mickey-mouse/

Will down ballot vote instead I guess.
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« Reply #19 on: August 07, 2016, 05:57:01 pm »
Quote from: XenaLee on August 07, 2016, 05:48:20 pm
By election day, you should be able to write in a candidate though.

http://www.constitutionparty.com/get-involved/election-central/ballot-access/

Thanks...  I am going to contact them to see if they need a signature
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« Reply #20 on: August 07, 2016, 06:27:47 pm »
Quote from: catfish1957 on August 07, 2016, 05:57:01 pm
Thanks...  I am going to contact them to see if they need a signature

Great idea!  Me too!
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« Reply #21 on: August 07, 2016, 09:01:45 pm »



While eight states do not allow write-in votes in federal elections, in Texas anyone eligible can file as an official write-in candidate. They only need to get the signatures of 38 individuals to serve as presidential electors, individuals who would cast votes in the Electoral College should they win a majority of the popular vote in Texas. This process saves the candidate from needing the 80,778 signatures required to make it on the ballot. The certification process assures that candidates who are ineligible — or do not exist — cannot be counted during vote tallying.




    I believe I read somewhere Earlier that the Cruz Campaign must act on this before Late August, If it wants the Votes to be counted at all.

    Somehow I just don't see him doing this in Texas or any other State (which some don't allow at all and have different deadlines).
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« Reply #22 on: August 07, 2016, 11:51:38 pm »
Quote from: catfish1957 on August 07, 2016, 01:46:43 pm
Since Constitution Party did not get on the ballot in Texas, I'll be writing in Cruz.

Cruz did not register as a write-in candidate, so voting for him won't count.
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