voting

A recent CNN poll conducted by the SSRS, Americans were asked about voting rules.  After collecting data, there is a clear divide: some Americans believe it’s too difficult to vote, while others believe it’s too easy to cheat. Despite a lack of evidence around the recent election being illigitimate, 3/10 Americans express doubt in Joe […]

Over one week ago, a new bill was passed in Georgia that is designed to “ensure election integrity.” This bill creates new restrictions on mail-in and weekend voting while expanding some voters’ access to in-person early voting. Civil Rights advocates are speaking out against this new law as it disenfranchises Voters of Color. There are […]

Vote at off-peak hours to avoid lines One situation you want to avoid is getting stuck inside (where air can’t circulate well) in a line with lots of people.  Social Distant in lines.   Wear your mask and social distance Voting safety really hinges on everyone doing their part and wearing masks — this includes others voting […]

The numbers are in for early voting, with a record 105,733 voters. A little under 11,000 of them were accounted for yesterday in the final day of early voting. This is according to The Monroe County Board of Elections. BOE rep Maureen Dauphinee told WHEC-TV that roughly 38% of registered county voters took part, the […]

The first day of early voting in Monroe County was almost five times the first day turnout for early voting in the 2019 general election. Around 9,500 people showed up to cast their ballot at the 12 polling sites where early voting is permitted. The polling sites are: David F. Gantt Community Center, 700 North […]

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez used video games to inspire people to vote. Tuesday Night Ocasio-Cortez encouraged viewers to vote while streamed Among Us, one of the most popular online games, on Twitch alongside streamers Pokemane, Hasanabi and Ilhan Omar, a fellow congresswoman. The stream peaked at 439,000 views, making it the third highest viewed single stream in […]

Even though citizens in Puerto Rico can not vote in the 2020 Presidential Election they still have a voice. If you are wondering why the President and former Vice President Joe Biden are battling over the U.S. Territory it’s because they can influence people in the states to vote. The reason this is so interesting […]

Here is the Early Voting information which includes dates, places, and times for Monroe County. If you are registered to vote you can choose to vote at any of the listed sites in the county. Again, you can go to any of these sites to do your Early Voting for the November Election. If you […]

On Election Day, Lyft is offering 50% off a ride with the code “2020VOTE.”  The discount only includes a single ride and it caps at $10 off the total. The ride-sharing company also announced that it’s partnering with nonprofit organizations through the LyftUp program to offer more free and discounted rides to communities with limited […]

YOUR VOTE MATTERS!! 2020 General Election Early Voting Dates and Times: Saturday, October 24, 2020 – 9am-3pm Sunday, October 25, 2020 – 9am-3pm Monday, October 26, 2020 – 9am-5pm Tuesday, October 27, 2020 – 11am-8pm Wednesday, October 28, 2020 – 9am-5pm Thursday, October 29, 2020 – 11am-8pm Friday, October 30, 2020 – 9am-5pm Saturday, October […]