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TWO WEEKS! (lemmy.world)
submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by jordanlund@lemmy.world to c/politics@lemmy.world
 

Election day is two weeks from today, so if you're planning on voting, (and I hope you are!) here are some tools to help!

Make a Voting Plan

https://www.vote411.org/make-your-plan

Everything You Need to Vote

https://www.vote.org/

If you've already voted (I dropped off my ballot today!) consider volunteering in your community to help other people get it done!

Locally, we have ranked choice ballots for the first time and... well... it's a LOT. Like a LOT a lot.

You can even be a poll worker!

https://www.eac.gov/help-america-vote

Don't let your dreams be dreams! DO IT!

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[–] simplejack@lemmy.world 18 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

When filling out my ranked choice ballot in my city, the top position for city council had 1 good candidate, 3 meh candidates, Tina from Costco, and a much of weird maga people that listed conspiracy shit in their voter guide pitches.

I had 5 slots, and I proudly put Tina from Costco in one of those slots over the magas. Tina’s chill.

[–] jordanlund@lemmy.world 9 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)
[–] spankmonkey@lemmy.world 7 points 3 weeks ago

Dude's policies are on point!

[–] simplejack@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Yeah, that guy has a head in a fridge.

[–] jordanlund@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

Wasn't he in "Frailty"? LOL.

https://youtu.be/mW6TlPMHXgk

[–] jordanlund@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago

Another fun one from the Oregon Pamphlet:

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

You can choose to not rank them at all right? Like you don't need to use all 5 slots? I'm hoping you left the maga people off completely, not just put them at the end...

[–] jordanlund@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

Yup! You can rank as few as you want!

[–] Lumilias@pawb.social 12 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I waited 30 mins in line yesterday to vote early and brought a first time voter with me. I plan on hauling more people on Thursday, including another first time voter who I peer pressured into voting by offering a free lunch.

[–] kescusay@lemmy.world 10 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

If you live in a swing state, you're actively helping save the country. Thank you!

[–] Lumilias@pawb.social 8 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

Sadly no, I’m in heavily gerrymandered Texas. I hope for the day when we swing purple.

[–] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Your efforts might be key to clinch the Senate and give Cruz the boot.

[–] Lumilias@pawb.social 3 points 3 weeks ago

God I hope so.

[–] usernamesAreTricky@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 weeks ago

The senate race is rather close in Texas, there's a real chance to oust cruz. If we're really lucky maybe flip blue for president too this cycle or be close enough that republicans have to pay attention and play defence next cycle

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I think Texas might be closer than people realize. Though I know better than to get optimistic.

[–] Lumilias@pawb.social 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I remember Beto also having a real chance. Then reality hit me in the face like a ton of bricks.

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 0 points 3 weeks ago

Every election is an independent event. The results of that election have no bearing on this.

[–] Assman@sh.itjust.works 11 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I refuse to vote in two weeks.. because I already voted and voting again would be illegal.

[–] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 5 points 3 weeks ago

Vote early and vote often... but only as often as there are elections you are eligible for!

[–] TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago
[–] return2ozma@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm taking the Wednesday after election day off.

[–] jordanlund@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago

I start my sabbatical 10 days after election day. ;)

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