At least well into the ’80s, in California, employers had to give you two hours off to vote, usually by going in late or leaving early. It was unpaid, but it helped.
I can’t speak for all 50 states, but most of them will let you vote in advance, via absentee ballot. And anyone can do it; you don’t have to swear that you’ll be absent on election day, they just call it that for historical reasons.
Many years ago I heard of a town in Maine that would open the polls at midnight then close them a half-hour later. The town had less than 20 voters and they wanted to get their numbers in first.
Kaputnik over 5 years ago
Heck, if you can’t make it, get an absentee ballot. I’ve done it often enough. It’s not hard.
Nyckname over 5 years ago
At least well into the ’80s, in California, employers had to give you two hours off to vote, usually by going in late or leaving early. It was unpaid, but it helped.
WCraft Premium Member over 5 years ago
The Dems will send a car for you. You’re not getting off that easy.
Richard S Russell Premium Member over 5 years ago
I can’t speak for all 50 states, but most of them will let you vote in advance, via absentee ballot. And anyone can do it; you don’t have to swear that you’ll be absent on election day, they just call it that for historical reasons.
Chuck over 5 years ago
Many years ago I heard of a town in Maine that would open the polls at midnight then close them a half-hour later. The town had less than 20 voters and they wanted to get their numbers in first.
Sisyphos over 5 years ago
Moondog has real Social Misfit motivation!
Vote!