So I read this...................................

"Abstaining from voting is a kind of vote.... It's notable that the nonvoters are generally presumed to represent votes that would be cast for the Democratic Party's candidate, but that presumption shows how the abstention means something. The nonvoter doesn't want to give affirmation to the Democratic Party's candidate... I say all the votes — cast and uncast — count and have meaning."
-Ann Althouse

.............and thought:  I should go vote early.  So I did.

A few observations:

-Ohio's early voting is a really good thing.  The Board of Elections office is easily accessible; the staff is professional and friendly; there is no waiting; using the heavy black pencil to fill in the ovals on the ballot gives me the feeling that there will be no mistaking my choices.

-If all Ohio counties follow the protocols of Licking County, it is difficult to see the opportunity for "voter fraud."

-There were four property tax levy issues on the ballot, three renewals and a new city "streets" levy.  Voted for all four.  Feel free to make your own choices, but I hope you will support the Library levy renewal.  Thank thee kindly.