Reddit, Election Day is TODAY (and happens EVERY year, not every four). With all your interest in change and occupying and protesting, why is Election Day not front page news? GO VOTE!

kaptainlange · 6 months

While I appreciate the effort to get people to participate, you scared the shit out of me making me think I was missing an election. For all others scratching their heads wondering if they fucked up, wikipedia seems to have a nice run-down of state and federal votes occurring today.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_elections,_2011

It seems my local government, Orange County, FL has nothing up for vote either. If anyone has information to the contrary please feel free to correct me.

IonZero · 6 months

If they allowed down votes more redditors would show up

aubgrad11 · 6 months

everyone in Georgia vote for Sunday alcohol sales!

sammanzhi · 6 months

Not in Illinois it's not...

[deleted] · 6 months

Guess who passes those laws about camping in the park, protesting 24/7, orders the police in. It's your LOCAL government. The town council, mayor, sherriff, and others affect you directly are elected in these local elections

classical_hero · 6 months

I voted this morning, and I was pretty much the only person there under 70. I know that probably no one wants me there, seeing as I live in a small and mostly Republican town, but my attitude is, "it's my right, so fuck you all, I'm doing this anyway."

Satosky · 6 months

In Mississippi we are voting on proposition 26 which would make abortion illegal..along with contraceptives. It should be the persons choice IMO but I wouldn't be surprised if Mississippi made it law. Let's go vote some assholes outta office today sound good?

pneumo · 6 months

I'm curious to see the outcome of the Mississippi 'Personhood' legislation.

wardsac · 6 months

Voted this morning in Ohio. Voted no on 2.

Lifelong Republican and I think I am a "conservative", at least financially, but there's no way I can support trying to pin the state's mess on Firefighters and Teachers and Police. I've been told this means I'm "not a republican" by someone I know, and I guess that's OK with me. Strangling our state's education system and punishing our public servants because our governor is trying to score a political victory over unions is not OK with me.

NeverForgetTheFuture · 6 months

Heh, well, since my city's illustrious founding fathers apparently forgot how elections work in the US, our election was actually a week ago. (I did vote, btw.) Which is to say, it's not quite as black and white as you suggest. But go vote if you can. Local election turnouts are pathetically low. A few people can make a huge difference; our mayor race was decided by all of 40 votes.

spoolio · 6 months

Here's Ballotpedia's list of ballot measures being voted on today. You may also have a vote for local positions, mayor, or even governor.

Links and more info: http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/Ballot_Measure_Scorecard,_2011#November_8

Arkansas Diesel Tax Increase Question (2011)
Maine Same Day Registration Veto Referendum
- This one is confusing. If you like same-day registration, and you'd damn well better like it, then you should vote YES to VETO the law that would BAN it. I think. Some voter suppression genius came up with that one.
Maine Redistricting Measure
Maine Slot Machine Question
Maine Racino Question
Mississippi Voter Identification Petition
Mississippi Life Begins at the Moment of Fertilization Initiative
Mississippi Eminent Domain Amendment
New Jersey Sports Betting Amendment
Ohio Judicial Office Age Amendment, Issue 1 (2011)
Ohio Senate Bill 5 Veto Referendum, Issue 2 (2011)
- You've probably heard about this one if you're in Ohio. This one's the opposite of the Maine veto: you vote YES to support the Senate bill that removes collective bargaining rights, and you vote NO to veto it. YES means you support keeping the law Ohio passed in place, NO means you support collective bargaining.
Ohio Health Care Amendment, Issue 3 (2011)
Texas Survivor of Veterans Homestead Tax Amendment, Proposition 1 (2011)
Texas Water Development Bonds Amendment, Proposition 2 (2011)
Texas Education Loans Finance Amendment, Proposition 3 (2011)
Texas County Redevelopment Bond Amendment, Proposition 4 (2011)
Texas Interlocal Contracts Amendment, Proposition 5 (2011)
Texas Permanent School Fund Amendment, Proposition 6 (2011)
El Paso County, Texas Parks and Recreational Provision Amendment, Proposition 7 (2011)
Texas Water-Stewardship Tax Amendment, Proposition 8 (2011)
Texas Governor's Pardon Amendment, Proposition 9 (2011)
Texas Automatic Resignation Term Length Amendment, Proposition 10 (2011)
Washington Voter Residency Requirement Amendment, SJR 8205 (2011)
Washington Budget Stabilization Account Amendment, SJR 8206 (2011)
Washington Transportation, Initiative 1125 (2011)
Washington Liquor State Licensing, Initiative 1183 (2011)
Washington Long-Term Care, Initiative 1163 (2011)

...plus local measures in some places in Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Oregon, Washington, and Wisconsin. http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/2011_ballot_measures#Local_measures

maplebar · 6 months

I'm in California.

Voting... What?

TTUporter · 6 months

For my fellow Texans: http://texaslegislativeupdate.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/liberty-institutes-2011-constitutional-amendment-election-voters-guide.pdf

Gives you a rundown of what each constitutional amendment is, and the arguing points of its supporters and opponents so you can draw you own opinion about each issue!

brispone · 6 months

Occupy Voting Booth 2011.

1CUpboat · 6 months

One of my favorite bits from the West Wing - President Bartlett has his own exit pollers in the field keeping tabs on the Board of Ed race in his home town, because he hates one of the guys running so much.

He says it's because ALL of the governing that really mattters is done at the local level. While all the rhetoric and political posturing is done nationally on a grand stage, it's the Boards of Ed and Town Councils that affect us the most. I always agreed with it, and it was funny hearing it coming from a (fake) president.

jeffbell · 6 months

Seriously. Cannot Vote. Today.

There is not an election where I live.

orrangearrow · 6 months

Voting in Ohio against Issue 2. Fuck Gov. Kasich

deezeejoey · 6 months

Vote no on Issue 2 (Ohio)

notatrueredditor · 6 months

If you are in OHIO vote down that anti-union law. (pretty please)

Ndlaxfan · 6 months

Still Have 3 years until I can vote, but I was out there 5:30- 10:00 working the polls :) Definitely the best part of being an American

knylok · 6 months

I tried to vote today, but was told to go home. :( Turns out, it's only voting day in America.

atheos · 6 months

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the_littlest_viking · 6 months

If you live in Virginia, find out which candidate will continue to oppose uranium mining. There is a serious danger of uranium mining getting the go-ahead, as well as fracking in GW Forest, if Republicans control the state senate.

ejduck3744 · 6 months

i voted over 3 weeks ago by absentee! everyone from Ohio make sure to vote NO on issues 2 and 3!!

Red_Erik · 6 months

For those of you in Kentucky who haven't voted yet, visit http://www.KentuckyElection.org for info on the candidates and how to find your polling place.

cakeonaplate · 6 months

WHAT IF SOMEONE DEVELOPED TECHNOLOGY THAT ALLOWED PEOPLE TO VOTE FROM THEIR HOMES, ONLINE. I would do it. Any one have websites/info about how to find out where to vote??

cesiumtea · 6 months

Do I have to register or something?

How do I adult

commercialproduct · 6 months

quick rant and question:

now, i know that turnout rates for elections are pretty terrible. on off-year elections like this one, you could very well see turnouts smaller than 10% of the registered voters in certain voting districts. the best turnout is seen during presidential elections, but even then turnout is maybe 50%.

so, why do not more people vote? why do more people not exercise their right of franchise, a right so many populations throughout history struggled dearly for?

voters may have the attitude that they're better off not voting than voting without full knowledge of the issues/candidates. this is not a good excuse because, if you're reading this right now, you know about the internet and how it can be used as a resource of information. just do a google search or two.

the bigger issue is that election day is on tuesday, a regular workday for most. many people simply don't have the time to vote on a regular workday. for example, my mother, a nurse, works 12 hour shifts. accounting for time to commute back and fourth from her hospital, she leaves home at 6 am and returns around 8 or 9. that leaves her little time to catch the polls, let alone research and inform herself of the candidates/issues. keep in mind, most people who must work hours that keep them from voting are generally younger low and middle class individuals.

so, what would be a remedy to the problem of low voter turnout? why not make election day a federal holiday? having an off day from work solves the issue of time for working voters. that's resolving one of the biggest obstacles to people being able to get out and vote.

my question is this: why is election day not a federal holiday? can anyone give me a good reason why?

KazimiraBiggle · 6 months

I'm voting today to keep two tea party members off of my school board!

oodlsofnoodles · 6 months

thank you so much for reminding me! i was planning on voting, but would have completely forgot...

someguy945 · 6 months

It's important to note that upvoting this submission in an effort to potentially get it seen by more people does not absolve you from voting in today's election.

TheJacky · 6 months

VOTE OR DIE MOTHERFUCKER, MOTHERFUCKER, VOTE OR DIE

AlwaysWet · 6 months

upvoted to make sure we all GO VOTE.

ADHthaGreat · 6 months

It's like 9 in the morning.

Manofonemind · 6 months

Colorado here, we had elections last week.

ogrenoah · 6 months

I voted for the school board in plymouth, mi. There are some pretty awful people running for it, and I had to vote against them even though it was about an hour out of my way to work this morning. When I got there at ~9AM I was only the 27th voter.

zionxgodkiller · 6 months

I dont wanna! I wanna sit back, enjoy my beer and yell about things I dont like!ಠ_ಠ

tzarok · 6 months

I Voted! (2 weeks ago by mail, like I always do)

I hope that more people get educated about the issues and candidates, and get out there and express their right to vote!

pzrapnbeast · 6 months

I would but election day is on the 19th here. Sorry.

stacecom · 6 months

I prefer my voters to actually know something about who/what they're voting for.

BNBE · 6 months

Vote No on Issue 2 in Ohio!

elRinbo · 6 months

Washingtonians: Yes on I-1183. guvment don't need to be ripping me off on alcohol. I like alcohol...

Naddict27 · 6 months

Funny enough my part of Los Angeles isn't voting today, and well I woke up sans coffee, looking for the information I have now. Thanks OP, I appreciate it.

Going to make my cup of coffee now.

Logan_Ninefingers · 6 months

2011 and we are having a vote on sunday alcohol sales. this should let you know how backwards my state is about EVERYTHING. we are behind in education, employment, progressive thinking, religous and racial tolerance. still, i love it here. first in my heart.

muffley · 6 months

I voted. Man this phone has a crappy camera.

On even numbered years, there's a long line out of the voting room, and every 4 years there's a long line around the corner. Today I walked in at 8:10, walked out at 8:12, no line at all. Meanwhile local government has quite an impact on your day to day life . . .

Lirvan · 6 months

Actually, op, elections take place several times a year. All for various things like millages, school boards, and city elections.

butlertd · 6 months

Purely hypothetical question:

For local positions where you can vote for multiple people for a position with multiple seats (city council), what is likely to happen if I use misspellings to vote for the same candidate many times?

Example:

Bart Simpson
Bartholomew Simpson
Bart Simpsson
Bart Simpsonn
Bartt Simpson

Would misspelling invalidate an otherwise legitimate vote? Would those votes be invalidated? For the case of the above, it seems feasible that the real Bart Simpson could end up with zero, one, or five votes on my behalf (depending on software and procedures and crap). Which do we suppose would actually happen?

ilovespink · 6 months

Awesome analogy, you just made a shit ton of ents happy. Uptoke :) ! But yes, go vote !

Jericho_Hill · 6 months

voted, as should anyone else who wants to be able to complain about the outcome later..

p3k · 6 months

Ain’t no election in my neighborhood.

Deprogrammer9 · 6 months

"If voting changed anything they would make it illegal"

texan11moore · 6 months

Vote for what??? somebody enlighten me! [URGENT]

thecatgoesmoo · 6 months

I feel like standing on the streets of Oakland right now has much more political influence than casting a vote.

eshoweb · 6 months

Everybody is busy protesting and at the mall!

demosthenex · 6 months

Voted early last week.

viskarenvisla · 6 months

WTF?! Is there an election in Madison, WI?

greatdanger · 6 months

I voted.

UnoriginalMike · 6 months

For all those that share my political view point go vote! For all those who don't, go vote! We all got a great education for free, let's use what we learned to make decisions. Go! Go!

delihound · 6 months

Hey, if any you live in Mississippi, first, I am sorry, and second, get people out to vote NO on 26--The Personhood Amendment.

dethsworkaccount · 6 months

I have to work on Tuesdays. We need to make elections a mandatory holiday, or at least force employers to give their employees sufficient time to drive to their voting location and come back (in my case that's about 3 hours, total).

goletaal · 6 months

I voted. I did not receive a sticker.

Silver_DNA · 6 months

With my tight two job schedule I'll be sacrificing the only time I have to eat in order to vote. I think, maybe, it shouldn't be like this.

Affinity2412 · 6 months

Thanks for the reminder!

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