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[–] IMongoose@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I do, try living in a blue state.

[–] pineapplelover@lemm.ee 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I live in blue state, no day off on election day.

[–] IMongoose@lemmy.world 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It also helps to have an employer that cares about most holidays.

[–] MutilationWave@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Businesses like food service can often be five times busier on a holiday. It's all hands on deck. Even the ones where there isn't a federal day off like Halloween and Election Day

[–] higgsboson@dubvee.org 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I live in a red state and have the day off, champ.

[–] IMongoose@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Nice, here is an actual relevant map:

https://www.lgbtmap.org/democracy-maps/election_day_holiday_paid_time_off_to_vote

It's really about split whether or not states will let you leave work to vote