Embracing the right to vote

Oregon woman willing to go to any length to ensure her vote counts

By Tracy Brawley November 02, 2018 Portland, Oregon

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Jan Staehely says regularly updating her signature at the state elections office is an extra step but is worth it in order to have her vote counted. Staehely, who has cerebral palsy, was surprised to learn her ballot was rejected in a 2014 election because signature did not match the one she used to register to vote. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Embracing the right to vote

Jan Staehely (left) talks with co-worker Rhonda Eppelsheimer, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., October 26, 2018. Staehely, who has cerebral palsy, was surprised to learn her ballot was rejected in a 2014 election because signature did not match the one she used to register to vote. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Embracing the right to vote

Jan Staehely uses a keyboard to talk with co-workers at her OHSU office, October 26, 2018. Staehely, who has cerebral palsy, was surprised to learn her ballot was rejected in a 2014 election because signature did not match the one she used to register to vote. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Embracing the right to vote