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Re:Vote.org is a non-profit that wants to get the U.S. to 10... by cpeterso on Tuesday May 17, 2016 @04:59PM (#11717368)
You don't need the day off if you vote by mail.
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Re:Vote.org is a non-profit that wants to get the U.S. to 10... by koolba on Tuesday May 17, 2016 @05:17PM (#11717518)
> You don't need the day off if you vote by mail.

Many (most?) states don't allow voting by mail or absentee ballots without a bonafide reason. "I'm busy that Tuesday" doesn't cut it.

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Re:Vote.org is a non-profit that wants to get the U.S. to 10... by lotharbot on Tuesday May 17, 2016 @05:24PM (#11717572)
34 states + DC allow no-excuse early voting or absentee voting: http://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/absente...

I live in one of the three states that mails every voter a ballot, which can either be dropped off or mailed in.

If your state doesn't allow this, it's a simple reform you can push for. Write your representative.

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