This is something I'll never understand. I get flak sometimes from fellow conservatives here in Florida because I always vote EARLY in the early voting cycle. They claim they prefer the traditional voting on Election Day. I reply that by voting early you have it IN the bag and avoid problems like long lines on Election Day or inclement weather such as in NY.
Yeah, I would prefer that everyone vote on Election Day but since the REALITY is we have early voting then I do that. Oh, and don't forget what happened in Maricopa County of Election Day 2022.
In another election today, a low-profile PA state House election in Bucks County, Democrats outvoted Republicans in early voting by a margin of SIX TO ONE.
This one was over before the sun even came up today.
Although nobody (aside from Democrat operatives, possibly) knew those numbers until 8 PM when the polls closed.
Same, and for the reasons you posted.
And in the military, I often have to vote by mail. I don't worry about shenanigans doing either. I voted early for Trump in Florida in 2016 and he won Florida. I voted for Trump by mail in Florida in 2020 and he won by an even greater margin.
This leads me to believe my votes were counted.