After reading the diary about a similar practice in Oregon on the Rec List I thought I better post this news that the same sort of thing is going on next door here in Washington.
Elections officials caution voters about canvassers offering to help with ballots
by LINDA BRILL / KING 5 News
North Bend homeowner Steve McDonald said he thought it was a "trick-or-treater" at the door on Wednesday.
But when he answered, the two young men at his door said they were with the Republican Party and asked if they could deliver his ballot.
"I just found it strange someone would show up on my doorstep wanting to take my ballot from me," said McDonald. "There was one thing alarming, they didn't show any credentials."
It happened to Republican voter Jaime Oberg, who didn't hand over his ballot to the strangers. Oberg said he told them, "Thank you, but I'll take care of it myself."
The King County Republican Party said it has 50 teams door-belling in the eastern part of King County. The teams are targeting Republican voters, helping them cast their ballots.
In the video the reporter said this practice is legal. I can't comprehend why this is legal. The possibilities for abuse are alarming, especially if the elderly are being targeted.