Category: civic-engagement
All about discounts. “I demand a recount!” everything was splattered … | by Ingrid Liggayu | Voter
“I demand a recount!” made headlines during the 2000 presidential election between Al Gore and George W. Bush. 20 years later, President Trump and his administration demanded the same after Joe Biden’s official call as the nation’s president-elect. How often do the stories occur? Can they change the outcome of an election? Are the counting…
Read More Prepare Your Ballot With These Helpful Resources | by Ingrid Liggayu | Voter
I remember the first time I received a sample ballot in the mail. Tearing up the envelope, pages and brochures were spilled full of terms, candidates and proposals that I did not know much about. There was no way I could vote confidently without immersing myself in what could be hours of research. Luckily for…
Read MoreHow Votes are Counted in the US – The Popular Vote and the Electoral College | by Sarah Horton | Voter
Photo by Voter Over and over we are told, “Your vote matters” and “Every vote counts!” but it does Really? America’s vote counting process is difficult to understand, so we’re here to break it down and help you decide whether or not your vote really matters (hint: DOES IT!). Elections are held in the United…
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