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I voted!
I opted to do in-person voting because our rural polling place is rarely that busy - and it wasn't; there are times when I've had to wait but today I could go right in. No issues at all. Everyone was friendly and nice, the safety protocols were excellent (masks required, masks and gloves on poll workers, every pen and ballot cover sanitized between uses) and I thanked them for coming out, which I realized I haven't actually done before aside from a cursory "thank you too!" when they thank you for voting, and have now realized I'm going to make a point of specially thanking the poll workers from now on.
• A list of states that allow election-day voter registration (Alaska is not on the list but actually DOES allow same-day registration for presidential elections only, so the list may be incomplete - if your state isn't on the list, check anyway!)
• A list of state-by-state phone numbers to call if you experience or witness voter intimidation or harassment (Link goes to an image - get state-by-state info here)
• A wide variety of different agencies are offering help getting to the polls, including free or discounted rides from Uber and Lyft, free or discounted public transportation in some municipalities (including Anchorage's bus service), and volunteers with both major parties offering rides (usually not partisan - that is, they won't ask who you're going to vote for, you can just let them know you need a ride). This varies tremendously by town/state and I haven't seen a central clearinghouse site or number for it, so your best bet is probably to google "free ride to the polls" and your location.
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• A list of states that allow election-day voter registration (Alaska is not on the list but actually DOES allow same-day registration for presidential elections only, so the list may be incomplete - if your state isn't on the list, check anyway!)
• A list of state-by-state phone numbers to call if you experience or witness voter intimidation or harassment (Link goes to an image - get state-by-state info here)
• A wide variety of different agencies are offering help getting to the polls, including free or discounted rides from Uber and Lyft, free or discounted public transportation in some municipalities (including Anchorage's bus service), and volunteers with both major parties offering rides (usually not partisan - that is, they won't ask who you're going to vote for, you can just let them know you need a ride). This varies tremendously by town/state and I haven't seen a central clearinghouse site or number for it, so your best bet is probably to google "free ride to the polls" and your location.
For things not election-related,
rachelmanija is offering a nice distracting discussion about childhood favorite books.
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Mazel tov!
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