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LearnedHand

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1. Doesn't that betray the right to a secret vote?

Reply to ananda (Original post)

Fri Feb 20, 2026, 04:43 PM

Feb 20

It opens up women to intimidation, especially from partners, exposes people to potential violence in general, and likely is illegal as hell. I’d report it to the state’s voting organization and make a big damn deal out of it on social media.

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My sister and I voted today in Texas. [View all] ananda Feb 20 OP

Doesn't that betray the right to a secret vote? LearnedHand Feb 20 #1

Party affiliation is public information. Ms. Toad Feb 20 #6

I know voting records are public LearnedHand Feb 20 #9

That's not really correct. Ms. Toad Feb 21 #11

That Dallas thing is weird. Quiet Em Feb 20 #2

That's interesting. ananda Feb 20 #3

I have no idea. Quiet Em Feb 20 #8

We voted yesterday. hamsterjill Feb 20 #4

As a general rule - primaries are the "property" of the party - Ms. Toad Feb 20 #5

Thank you. ananda Feb 20 #7

Here's a link blogslug Feb 20 #10