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 More The summary of taking time off to vote | by Ingrid Liggayu | Voter
For the 2020 elections, 28 states require employers to allow time off for their employees to vote. Here’s a quick rundown to make sure your workplace isn’t stopping you from going to the polls this year. source: Dallas Legal Examiner Can I take time off to vote? Depending on your state, you may be allowed…
Read More How to combat voter repression. As Election Day Approaches, Cases Of… | by Ingrid Liggayu | Voter
As Election Day approaches, voter suppression cases are emerging across the country and most significantly in Texas: a key state on the battlefield. Mail-in ballots became a popular voting option due to the coronavirus pandemic. Fears of postal delays following the elimination of funds from the United States Postal Service led counties to establish secure…
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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