THE JOURNEY OF A US ELECTION BALLOT FROM SRI LANKA TO THE US
Posted on November 6th, 2020
Chandra Fernando
During this unusual time, I want to share with you, the time, energy, and cost of participating in the US Elections. This is an example of the civic duty of US citizens who take presidential elections seriously and try their best to have a voice in a democratic process important to all citizens.
As your readers try to understand the complicated procedure of the American political process and try to decipher the steps of the electoral college operation, please note the dedication of the more than three million expats who this year have participated in this democratic exercise.
FROM: RAJAGIRIYA LK TO: BALTIMORE, MD
Travel History: Wednesday, 9/23/2020
Left FedEx origin facility
7:36 am COLOMBO LK
In transit
Friday, 9/25/2020
10:18 pm
SINGAPORE SG
At local FedEx facility
4:57 pm
SINGAPORE SG
At local FedEx facility
Saturday, 9/26/2020
3:31 pm
HONOLULU, HI
International shipment release – Import
Sunday, 9/27/2020
10:23 pm
HONOLULU, HI
In transit
Monday, 9/28/2020
11:40 am
HONOLULU, HI
In transit
12:52 am
HONOLULU, HI
At local FedEx facility
Tuesday, 9/29/2020
12:33 am
MEMPHIS, TN
Arrived at FedEx location
Wednesday, 9/30/2020
2:56 pm
MEMPHIS, TN
Departed FedEx location
6:13 am
MEMPHIS, TN
In transit
5:36 pm
BALTIMORE, MD
At destination sort facility
8:19 am
LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, MD
On FedEx vehicle for delivery
7:21 am
LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, MD
At local FedEx facility
Thursday , 10/01/2020
9:40 am
BALTIMORE, MD
Delivered
November 9th, 2020 at 11:40 am
Thank you Chandra, We need this dedication. A new administration is a good place to start without casting doubt and making allegations when only we hold the power to prove who we are. We cannot fault anyone if we don’t do our part. If we begin with the vote, it is a strong foundation. I will discuss plans when you get back to the US. Anjalika