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There's been a lot of talk about how your vote is private, especially aimed at people who might want to vote for Harris but feel pressure from Trump-supporting partners, friends, family, etc. So there's probably going to be more of those people trying to pressure you if they can to send them a ballot selfie, "proving" that you voted a particular kind of way.

So here's a reminder that if someone in your life "requires" a ballot selfie, you can still vote how you want. It's possible to "waste" a ballot and request another one to fill out, so long as you do not submit it. It's possible to correct your selections on a voting machine, so long as you do not hit the "submit" or "vote" button.

So here's how to do this:

First, make sure photographing a ballot is even legal in your state. They are not in a lot of them! Look it up. No better defense against not taking one than "well I looked it up and it's illegal here." Save the link about the election laws in your state to show them if they don't believe you.

Fill out your ballot the way that other person wants, but do not submit it. Take the selfie.

If you're voting by paper, draw a line across it, tell the poll worker you wasted your ballot and want a new one. They are required to give it to you and toss the old ballot.

If you're voting on a machine, hit any necessary back buttons to go back to the beginning of your ballot.

Fill it out the way you want.

THEN hit submit on the voting machine / put your paper ballot in the counting machine / etc.

Other stuff to try to influence your vote - like someone peeking into your ballot box or at your machine - tell a poll worker. Trying to influence another person's vote is illegal voter intimidation, and poll workers are designed to protect you against that. It doesn't matter who is trying to do that.

There was a good post about this going around a few elections ago, but I thought it was a good time for a new one. Since the Harris campaign has rightly been reminding people that their vote is private, some people might be looking for ways to make it not private. We already see far-right jerks like Charlie Kirk melting down at the idea that women might vote differently from their husbands.

But your vote is always private. And there are ways you can ensure that, no matter what.

Remember that democracy is on the line. If Trump wins, this could be our last chance to vote at all. Don't waste it.

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what a legend !

@mishacollins

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NOTHING YOU SEE OR HEAR CONVINCES YOU NOT TO VOTE. LET'S FUCKING DO THIS !!!

A friendly reminder to USians: if you are planning to vote on Election Day, your mantra is "Nothing I see today convinces me not to go vote."

Exit polls suggest DT cannot be caught? YOU STILL GO VOTE.

Exit polls suggest KH has it in the bag? YOU STILL GO VOTE.

Pundits are saying the country is swinging overwhelmingly red? YOU STILL GO VOTE.

Pundits are saying the country is swinging overwhelmingly blue? YOU STILL GO VOTE.

Polls can be misleading (intentionally or not). The methodology can be biased (or simply poor). Early results may not reflect what the full count will show. There may be a red mirage. NOTHING YOU SEE CONVINCES YOU NOT TO VOTE.

The biggest Democratic win in swing states means nothing if democrats don't turn out everywhere to keep the reliably blue states blue.

VOTE. Wear appropriate weather gear if you think you may have to stand in a line outside (coat, hat, gloves, umbrella, sunhat, whatever, you know where you live). Bring water and a snack and something to do (book, game on your phone, podcast and headphones, whatever, you know what you like). GO VOTE.

NOTHING YOU SEE ON ELECTION DAY CONVINCES YOU NOT TO VOTE.

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First time election voters psa

You are not allowed to wear your candidates gear not even a hat pin, you will be turned away and have to change outfits

Make sure you have a valid id at least in Missouri look up your states requirements

Phones might be allowed in booths but once again check with you state, most say that you can’t take a picture of your ballot

Candidate canvassers are not allowed within several feet of the polling station entrance varies by state so be sure to look it up for your state if they are breaking the law report them to polling station workers

It is public information that you voted but it’s private about how you voted, ie nobody will know unless you tell them

If you mess up on a paper ballot you’re allowed to request a new one

If using a machine and it malfunctions alert the poll workers

Polls close at 7:00pm but as long as you are in line before then, stay you have the right to vote

If any issues arises during voting contact your state’s election board to file a comlaint

Most importantly happy Election Day and vote like your life depends on it because it does

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Don’t let anyone silence your voice or steal your power, which is your vote.

Your vote is private. Your vote is your own.

Vote accordingly.

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in 2008 i got to witnesss america swear in its first black president

in 2016 i got to vote in my first presidential election and hoped to witness the victory of america’s first female president

it is now 2024 and w/ everything i am, im hoping i get to watch america vote in its first WOC as president tomorrow

america, pls don’t fuck this up

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YOU GOING TO JAIL, YOU ORANGE FOOL !

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THIS !!!

to quote tim walz, "if you're tired of feeling anxious, if you're tired of hearing any news relevant to trump, GO VOTE !!!"

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guess who just voted 🗳️🌊🌊🌊

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reblogging this for luck and morale 🩷✨

BARBIE (2023) dir. Greta Gerwig

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Misha Collins you have 24 hours to do the funniest thing possible

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Like to charge reblog to cast 🙏

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*deep exhale as i await the oncoming political destiel memes to laugh at each one* let's fucking do this.

[Image ID: A screenshot of three folders which have been labeled 'memes if Donald Trump wins', 'memes if Georgia turns blue again' and 'memes if Kamala Harris wins' respectively. /End ID]

I am prepared.

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The election doesn’t start tomorrow, it ends tomorrow.

If you haven’t already, please make sure you are registered to vote and know where your polling place is (vote.org is a great and easy way to get that information). Additionally, please make sure you have a way to get to your polling place. Uber and Lyft often give free or discounted rides to the polls, and this year the car rental company, Hertz, is allowing free one-day rentals to get to the polls. More information on that here.

EDIT: NAACP has a discount code to use for Lyft, valid for two rides up to $20 ($40 total). Use code: NAACPVOTE24

The following states allow same day registration for general elections, ie: the presidential election:

California

Colorado

Washington DC

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Iowa

Maine

Maryland

Michigan

Minnesota

Montana

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Mexico

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Note: North Dakota does not require formal voter registration, and upon presenting valid identification at a polling place, eligible citizens receive their ballot to vote.

all info here

The following states are required by law to give you time off to vote (between one and three hours):

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Georgia

Illinois

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Maryland

Massachusetts

Minnesota

Missouri

Nebraska

Nevada

New Mexico

New York

Ohio

Oklahoma

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

*Most states requiring employers to permit voting leave also require that this time is paid. Among the above, the following do not: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Dakota. (info here)

Again, it is your right to vote. If you are in line when the polls close, stay in line. It is your legal right to vote.

If you are turned away at the polls, say the following verbatim: “Give me a provisional ballot with a receipt as required by law.”

If you make a mistake on your ballot, you have the right to ask for a new ballot. Don’t cross anything out, simply ask for a new one.

Poll workers are required to make reasonable accommodations for voters who need, including ballots in other languages or translators.

Canvassing is not allowed at polling places, and no one is allowed to threaten or intimidate voters. You have the right to report anything of the like.

All info taken from here

Some tips:

Don’t wear political merch to the polls.

Don’t engage with anyone about your politics at the polls.

Don’t take phone calls inside your polling place — it can wait, please be respectful.

Research who is running locally and see what their policies are. Additionally, research any local propositions that may be on the ballot. The language on ballots is made to be purposefully confusing, so make sure you read everything carefully in addition to your research.

If you’re able to get up early on Election Day, go right when your polling place opens to beat the line.

REMEMBER: IT IS YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE!

Here are a list of state-by-state voter protection hotlines, as well as hotlines in various other languages:

Please vote tomorrow if you have not already. It’s so important, and choosing not to vote or voting for a third party is a vote for extremist measures. Vote down the ballot, and do not let anyone bully you into voting one certain way.

What we are seeing throughout this election cycle (and the last two election cycles) is entirely abnormal. The bullying we see from a certain side and its supporters is childish and dangerous. They spew false information, make racist remarks, and sexualize and discriminate fellow candidates. No single presidential candidate is completely and wholly good, so criticize accordingly.

Vote with those you love in mind, vote with your safety in mind, and vote for those who will be affected for decades to come. Vote for someone who speaks coherently, not for someone who is, let’s be honest, not cognitively alright — and that is the bare minimum of the issue.

If you have anything to add to this post, please do. If anything is incorrect, please let me know and I will gladly change it.

Vote. Vote. Vote.

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Imagine it: It's the 5th of November, 2024 and it's election day in the US. While everyone is waiting with bated breath for the election results, Jensen Ackles, (in)famous supernatural actor, releases the tapes (unedited recordings of Castiel's confession scene made with Jensen's phone). At the same Vladimir Putin drops dead from sudden failure of body that just couldn't take all the evilness anymore. Everyone is rejoicing when, suddenly, Steven Moffat appears on TV in all countries and announces Sherlock season 5. Furthermore King Charles abolishes the monarchy on a whim, the pope twerks and the mystery of the Mary Celeste is solved once and for all. While you're processing this information, you remember the ongoing election and learn that Georgia has just turned blue and Kamala Harris is president of the United States. Now, if you can picture all this in your mind, exponentially amplify the feelings you have right now and then you might even get close to feeling what everyone was feeling on DestielPutinElectionDay, November 5th, 2020.