We the People Vote
note from editor:
This information is from public resources. I would encourage each and everyone to please do
your research on voting and or candidates running. It is every americans Right to choose who they believe is the option for their vote.
The voting information on local and national levels updates as we approach 2025 elections. I would encourage you to look on ballot pedia for the candidates on national levels for our state and federal below in addition to what we have listed.
Editors Note: We would highly encourage you to vote in person at your polling location. You can find your voting location above..
Many Resources on Voting Intergrity and Election Issues
The Latest after the primary 2025
We Congratulate all the candidates in Greene County
who won in their perspecitve races.
Maria Batista did win for Superior Court and Matt Wolford won the race for the Commonpleas Court.
We want to congratualte Josh Prince on a great race and his Knowledge and experience on contitutional foundations and all that he did to reach out to many through out our state in the primary.
Just a couple of quick things ahead:
We had a very low voter turnout and that is concerning. In order for things to change we have to be aware and educated on what is at stake in our state and nation. If we dont vote and just give up, then the sacrifices that many of our forefathers made for our constiutional Republic is in jeopardy and is literally at stake.
We have to let our voices be heard no matter what the circumstamce which is one of our many rights according to the constitution. So forward there is much to look at. We are hoping for a solid Voter ID, Same day paper ballots, One day voting of which President Trump has expressed. Also, no machines as many in the patriot communities have expressed but again, much is still ahead. Get involved if you can. We would encourage you to check out Audit the Vote PA and other patriot resources on what the latest developments are or how you can get involved.
We would also highly encourage you to check out patriot acadamey and get involved in learning more about our constitution as that is the foundational principle for everything we hold most dear.
We would highly recommend that you go to your precinct to vote in person. Many are not in support of mail in ballots as they are known to have many issues as demonstrated through other countries whom have banned mail in voting and also many issues that have come to light and been reported the past few years within several states. It is your choice of course. Just a suggestion but please educate yourself on the issues before you make that decision. We do understand the need for absentee with military service members or those with Health issues.
Dont forget to periodically check your voter registration for any errors or issues.
Much is still ahead...
God Bless and Keep Praying Continually.
DID YOU KNOW
Several countries have restricted or banned mail-in voting, particularly for residents living within their borders, often due to concerns about fraud or electoral integrity. Below is a list of countries that have either fully banned mail-in voting or significantly limited its use, based on available information:
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France: Mail-in voting was banned in 1975 due to instances of fraud, notably in Corsica, where postal ballots were stolen or misused. It remains prohibited for residents within France, though citizens abroad can vote by mail for certain elections, and proxy voting is allowed domestically.
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Mexico: In 1991, Mexico banned all absentee voting methods, including mail-in voting, to address widespread fraud and intimidation by the ruling party at the time. Since 2006, mail-in voting has been reintroduced but only for citizens living abroad, while residents within Mexico cannot vote by mail.
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Belgium: Mail-in voting is not permitted for residents within the country. While there’s no evidence of a specific "ban" in 2018 as sometimes claimed, Belgium has never widely adopted mail-in voting for domestic voters. Citizens abroad, however, can vote by mail, and proxy voting is allowed domestically.
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Italy: Residents within Italy cannot vote by mail, though Italians living abroad are permitted to do so. There’s no historical "ban" per se, but mail-in voting has not been implemented for domestic voters.
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Sweden: Mail-in voting is not allowed for residents within Sweden. Citizens abroad can vote by mail, but domestically, voting is facilitated through in-person methods like early voting and proxy voting.
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Japan: Mail-in voting is highly restricted and not available to most voters. It is limited to specific groups, such as those with disabilities who have special certificates, and is not an option for the general population living in the country.
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Russia: Mail-in voting is not permitted for either domestic or overseas voters. While a 2020 law allowed for the possibility of postal voting, it has not been implemented in practice.
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Brazil: Mail-in voting is not allowed for residents or citizens abroad. Voting is compulsory, and citizens abroad must vote in person at consulates or embassies, though limited online voting has been introduced in some cases.
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Chile: Mail-in voting is not permitted for any voters, whether residing in Chile or abroad. Citizens abroad must vote in person at consulates or embassies.
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Colombia: Neither residents nor citizens abroad can vote by mail. Colombians abroad can vote at consulates or embassies, and early voting is allowed domestically.
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Argentina: Mail-in voting is not permitted for residents or citizens abroad, who must vote in person at consulates or embassies. A one-time exception occurred in 2019 when voters could mail ballots.
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Morocco: Mail-in voting is not allowed, and citizens abroad cannot vote at all. Residents must vote in person at polling stations.
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Tunisia: Mail-in voting is not permitted. While citizens abroad can vote, they must do so in person at polling stations in embassies or consulates.
This list is not exhaustive, as voting laws vary widely and can change over time. Many countries, particularly in Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, either ban mail-in voting for residents or restrict it heavily, often citing security concerns like vote-buying or fraud. However, some of these nations allow mail-in voting for citizens living abroad or offer alternatives like proxy or early in-person voting. Conversely, countries like Germany, the UK, and Switzerland permit mail-in voting for all voters, showing that policies differ significantly even among developed nations.
Machine voting typically refers to the use of electronic voting machines (EVMs), direct-recording electronic (DRE) systems, optical scan systems, or internet voting to cast or count votes, as opposed to fully manual methods like hand-marked paper ballots counted by hand. Many countries use a mix of methods, and some have experimented with machine voting but discontinued it due to security, transparency, or cost concerns.
Estimating the Number
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Total Countries: There are 195 recognized sovereign countries in the world (193 UN member states plus Vatican City and Palestine, as of March 2025).
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Countries Using Machine Voting: According to data from the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) and other sources, approximately 34 countries currently use some form of electronic voting (e-voting) at national or sub-national levels as of recent years. This includes countries like Brazil, India, the Philippines, and Estonia, which use EVMs or internet voting extensively, and others like the United States, where usage varies by region.
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Countries That Have Discontinued or Never Adopted: Several countries have tried machine voting and reverted to paper-based systems (e.g., Netherlands, Germany, Ireland) due to concerns over security or transparency. Many others, especially smaller or less resourced nations, have never adopted machine voting, relying instead on hand-counted paper ballots.
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Manual Voting Prevalence: The majority of countries still use paper ballots, often with centralized manual tallying, as it’s cost-effective and perceived as more transparent. Hand-counting is particularly common in parliamentary systems with simpler ballots (e.g., one contest per election).
Rough Calculation
If around 34 countries use machine voting, that leaves approximately 161 countries (195 - 34) that do not use it as a primary method at the national level. However, this number could vary:
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Some countries use optical scanners to count paper ballots (e.g., Canada, parts of the U.S.), which blurs the line between "machine" and "manual" voting.
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Data is incomplete for many nations, especially those with unstable political systems or limited election infrastructure.
Examples of Countries Without Machine Voting
Countries that likely do not use machine voting (based on available information and trends) include:
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Most of Europe (e.g., UK, Germany, France reverted to paper after trials).
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Many African nations (e.g., Kenya reverted after issues in 2013, though Namibia uses EVMs).
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Smaller or less technologically advanced countries (e.g., Mali, Niger, Belize).
Conclusion
A reasonable estimate is that around 150–160 countries do not use machine voting as their primary method for national elections, relying instead on hand-marked and hand-counted paper ballots or minimal automation. This number is an approximation, as precise, current data for every country is not readily available, and practices evolve over time.
For a definitive count, further research into each country’s electoral system would be needed, but this estimate aligns with global trends favoring paper-based voting for its simplicity and verifiability.
SOURCE: GROK on X. Fact Checked by looking at each country on voting policies.
Historical Reference:
See our Constitutional Page for more. Article 1.
Your Rights
You have rights as a voter protected by both federal and Pennsylvania law.
It is illegal for any state or local government to discriminate against anyone by denying them the right to vote based on their:
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race,
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ethnicity,
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national origin, or
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membership in a language minority.
Your right to vote can only be challenged if a poll worker, poll watcher, or another voter says you do not live in the precinct or are not who you say you are.
It is illegal for any person or corporation to intimidate or coerce you to vote for or against a particular candidate or political issue.
There are also laws that:
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protect people in language minority groups from discrimination,
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ensure that people with a disability or the elderly can vote independently and privately, and
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establish rights for people who are in jail or who have been convicted of a crime.
You can report any problems with voter fraud or if elections are not conducted properly using an online form, or by contacting your location's election officials. A complaint filed with an online form will not change the results of an election.
Language rights
Under federal law, counties must provide election services and information in another language when the population of voting-age people who speak that language reaches a certain size. In any county, if you have limited English proficiency, you may choose someone to enter the voting booth with you to help you vote.
Pennsylvania provides voter registration forms in Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese on the voter registration page.
Rights for voters with a disability
Under federal and Pennsylvania law, each polling place must have a voting system that is accessible to voters with a disability. If you cannot enter the voting booth or use the voting system due to a disability, you can select a person to enter the voting booth with you to provide help.
Rights for people in jail or with a felony or misdemeanor conviction
If you are a person with a felony or misdemeanor conviction, or are in jail, on probation or under house arrest, there is special information about registering and voting.
What are the voting rights laws?
Throughout history, the federal government has strengthened our voting rights and increased protections against unfair voting practices.
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
This Act says that no state or local government may deny someone the right to vote based on their race or ethnicity. This law also protects against the discrimination of people in language minority groups. The federal government extended the Voting Rights Act in 1970, 1975, and 1982.
Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA)
To correct the problems encountered during the November 2000 Presidential Election, the United States Congress enacted the Help America Vote Act in October 2002. HAVA applies to all federal elections and has seven major requirements:
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Create standards for all voting systems used by the states.
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Require voting systems to be accessible to individuals with disabilities and those using alternative languages.
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Require the use of provisional ballots.
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Implement identification requirements for those who vote for the first time after registering by mail.
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Require states to implement a statewide voter registration database.
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Provide for a board to establish standards for what constitutes a vote.
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Require states to conduct educational programs for voters and election officials.
Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act of 1984
This law requires United States polling places to be physically accessible to people with disabilities for all federal elections.
If no accessible location is available to serve as a polling place, a county must provide an alternate means of casting a ballot on Election Day.