And if the election worker threatens to call the cops at your suggestion everything isn’t above board, then what?
Not everyone can afford (financially) a visit through the justice sytem. And I live in a VERY blue county...what do you think would happen to me?
Do you have a cell phone? Can you call the state election office? I know their hours post as 8-5 but they are open and take calls on election day beginning at 7 and not stopping till all polls in the state close.
Sorry, but I should have verified you are in Texas. I have only been an election judge in Texas.
At the polling place in a blue precinct the election judge will be a Rat but the assistant election judge is required to be from the other party. Might be a Rino or might be a real conservative. I hear you having legitimate concerns. I think it might be worth your while to make a few calls to the local “R” party and identify who that assistant judge will be. Call them and share your concerns. If you’re able to find out who that election assistant is at least you will know the best person to call over if you are having to vote at a machine that does it wrong. You still have the right to request a paper ballot UNLESS that has been changed since 2012, the last election I worked.
Also, I would add, if you know in advance your election judge is crooked, use the “report a complaint” form on the SoS site and report before the election.
I am sorry, I just checked that you are in New Jersey. I have knowledge only of Texas poll working.
I still think a call to your local Republican headquarters is in order to discuss this. Good luck and I’m saying a prayer. I have a niece that married a fellow from New Jersey and lives up there. I know she’s voting conservative too. Hope it goes right for both of you.