u/FriedTheOnions

I just thought I’d provide an update because I complained about what happened to the local council.

They said that he voted at 11:09am but that was the time that I voted.

My dad’s first name is my last name so what happened is they took my ID, but checked off my dad as having voted. I also informed them that we were not issued a tendered ballot and they said that this was wrong and they will take it up with the presiding officer.

So as it turns out, the people sitting at the polling station did make a mistake in selecting the name as the email confirmed that the no one else in the house voted, but I did. I didn’t use a polling card, I just gave them my drivers license as ID.

I’ve included a picture of the email as proof. To the person that kept accusing me of making my story up, you’re a tosser.

My dad went to vote today in the local council elections but when he got there, he was told he already voted electronically, but he didn’t. How could this be possible? Could someone have voted on his behalf?

Is this something we can look into or report?

Update: Just went to the polling station with my dad. It says that ballot paper was already issued but it was not. He hasn’t been to the polling station today. It could very well be an error as they were using an IPad and in previous years they would have a list. They’ve given a number for me to call tomorrow but the election is done. Will still call tomorrow.

They didn’t seem to know when I mentioned a tendered ballot. Can someone explain what a tendered ballot is and would it be applicable in this case?

Update: My dad was told he voted in the local election but he didn’t.

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