Actually, the most failsafe way to make sure your ballot is counted is to hand deliver it to your county auditor's office, which is exactly what I'm going to do after I fill out my ballot. I realize however that some people may not be able to do that do to health or lack of transportation.

MUCH cheaper to drop it off at your Town Hall, or perhaps your area will have special drop boxes many will.

Before you do that check with the county elections department, some will not accept Fed ex or UPS delivered ballots.

Since I have already recovered from Covid, I'll walk across the street and early vote. Texas has extended early voting. I haven't voted on election day since before Obama's first run. Very seldom that they are crowded and at least in Dallas county, the precautions are legend.

Not a bad idea!

I would like to be able to mail it in, but I'm sure Texas will never permit that. Seniors can vote by mail, so I've made sure my mother is registered, and it went smoothly with the primary. I'll definitely be there in person for early voting this fall.

Wear a mask. I'll vote in person they're not going to stop me no matter what.