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Hereโs what voting looks like across the nation today
Read full article: Hereโs what voting looks like across the nation todayHereโs what voting across the nation looks like today -- one of the most historic election days in recent history. (2020 Getty Images)Would-be voters learn they are not registered at their precinct at the O.P. (2020 Getty Images)Voters cast their ballot at The Orpheum Theater on Nov. 3 in Madison, Wisconsin. (2020 Getty Images)Voters stand in ballot boxes at the Kentucky Exposition Center on Nov. 3 in Louisville, Kentucky. (2020 Getty Images)
This is Floridaโs rule on selfies at polling stations
Read full article: This is Floridaโs rule on selfies at polling stationsWe understand documenting that youโve voted is important to a lot of people โ especially when you get that โI Votedโ sticker. You should be proud of yourself for casting your vote, but know that there are strict rules in some places when it comes to taking pictures at polling places. โNo photography is permitted in the polling room or early voting area, except an elector may photograph his or her own ballot,โ the Florida Legislature website states. Voters should always practice courtesy and common sense, and you can always ask a poll worker to specify what the rules are. When in doubt, just wait until youโre back in your car to snap that โI Votedโ sticker selfie.
A terminally ill woman mailed in her ballot. Now, after her death, her vote wonโt be counted.
Read full article: A terminally ill woman mailed in her ballot. Now, after her death, her vote wonโt be counted.Weโve heard of people out in droves who voted early or sent a mail-in ballot. Lines at early-voting precincts have had some crowds waiting hours -- but to cast a ballot, many find the time well-spent. Pflughoeft was fascinated with politics and determined to vote in the 2020 General Election, so she mailed in her ballot early. All the other states have various stipulations as to whether they will allow the ballot of a deceased person to count, such as when the person died and when the death is learned. However, if past elections are any indication, votes from people who pass away before Election Day generally donโt have an impact on the results, according USA Today.
LIVE: See the most up-to-date tweets from Trump and Biden right here
Read full article: LIVE: See the most up-to-date tweets from Trump and Biden right hereWe donโt need to tell you that 2020 has been an epic election year. If youโve kept an eye on social media to stay up to date on all the election happenings, youโve likely been watching the feeds of President Donald Trump and Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden. They both address issues, as well as, at times, take jabs at one another. Regardless, itโs one of the best ways to stay up to date on whatโs happening with both nominees. If you want to keep an eye on the latest tweets from both Trump and Biden, weโve got them for you right here.
โWhy am I here?โ 5 especially memorable lines from election debates of the past
Read full article: โWhy am I here?โ 5 especially memorable lines from election debates of the pastIn the 1992 presidential election, independent candidate Ross Perot had what at the time was deemed an unusual selection for his running mate, retired Navy Admiral James Stockdale. Bush, who served as Reaganโs vice president, easily won the 1988 presidential election over Michael Dukakis. โI served with Jack Kennedy, I knew Jack Kennedy. Jack Kennedy was a friend of mine. Senator, youโre no Jack Kennedy,โ Bentsen said.
Ready to vote but need a ride? This company says itโs stepping in to help
Read full article: Ready to vote but need a ride? This company says itโs stepping in to helpAnd just like every election year, itโs of the utmost importance that citizens cast their ballot in this yearโs election. If youโve registered but are already concerned about how you will make it to a polling station, the ride-sharing company Uber wants to step in and lend a hand. As Election Day approaches, and as part of its โGet Out the Voteโ campaign, the company aims to help people find their polling location, as well as offer discounted rides to and from the poll during early voting. โAs we look ahead to this yearโs election, we are committed to doing our part to make sure every citizen has access to vote,โ Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said. Uber officials said as Election Day nears, people will begin to have access to important information in the app.
A look at the gender gap when it comes to voting in presidential elections
Read full article: A look at the gender gap when it comes to voting in presidential electionsWomen wearing masks pose behind a voter registration table in Union Square as the city continues Phase 4 of re-opening following restrictions imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus on August 09, 2020 in New York City. Photo by Alexi RosenfeldAug. 18 marked the 100-year anniversary of the 19th Amendment being ratified, which changed elections forever. The 19th Amendment prohibits the state and federal government from denying the right of citizens to vote based on sex -- meaning, women became eligible to vote after previous years of discrimination at the polls. Since 1980, more women have voted in each presidential election than men, according to Statista. So, how much of a gap has there been between women and men voters in each presidential election of the century?
Worried about whether your vote will count? Hereโs how to submit a ballot without using the mail
Read full article: Worried about whether your vote will count? Hereโs how to submit a ballot without using the mailRestrictions and types of early voting vary by state, but 40 states and the District of Columbia do offer some form of early voting. Turning in ballots at a local election office or polling locationJust about every state allows voters to bring ballots in person to turn them in at local election offices. If youโre not close to a local election office to turn in a ballot, some states allow ballots to be turned in to alternate locations or the polling locations. New Hampshire and Vermont allow voters to return ballots to a polling place. Drop boxesThese are special containers that allow voters to drop off absentee or mail-in ballots in sealed envelopes.
Better late than never? Thereโs still time to make a plan, get to the polls -- even at the last minute
Read full article: Better late than never? Thereโs still time to make a plan, get to the polls -- even at the last minuteClick or tap here for deadlines in each state to register for the primary election and the general election in November. This is where you really want to start familiarizing yourself with your stateโs Secretary of State or Department of State website. People can be eligible to vote by mail if they are:Going to be away from their county on Election Day and during early voting. Absentee/mail-in ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day. Ballots from voters overseas must be received by the fifth day after Election Day, while ballots from members of the armed forced must be received by the sixth day after Election Day.
Why so many differences? Breaking down the ballot process in the U.S.
Read full article: Why so many differences? Breaking down the ballot process in the U.S.These are the types of voting ballots and equipment used throughout the country, according to Ballotpedia:โข Optical Scan Paper Ballot Systems: Voters mark their votes by filling in an oval, box, or similar shape on a paper ballot. Paper ballots are later scanned either at the polling place or at a central location. โข Ballot Marking Devices and Systems: These systems are designed to help disabled voters who might be unable to vote using other methods. Rather than recording the vote into the computerโs memory, the ballot is instead marked on paper and later tabulated manually. โข Punch Card Voting Systems: These devices employ a paper card and a small clipboard device.