Is it weird how easy it is to early vote in Texas? Also the "I voted" stickers are pretty dope this year. Not as cool as a werewolf ripping his shirt off, but still cool.

[–] saltesc@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Where I live, early voting is the norm and election day is more like a deadline. The longer it's left, the more arduous it gets. Like shopping for Xmas gifts lol

[–] taiyang@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago

I think it's became a bipartisan thing (albeit more hush hush for GOP) after the last few elections suggested that older people (who are likely Republicans) prefer it and preventing them causes problems for both party turn out (but again, Republicans).

The only reason GOP publicly hate on it is because that helps the "stop the steal" lies. And they flip flop on that message constantly.

[–] subtext@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago

I think the voting stickers vary based on where you are, mine was just “I VOTED / YO VOTÉ”

[–] TachyonTele@lemm.ee 5 points 2 days ago

Hopefully it stays easy and no one in the Texas government tries anything.

[–] Gigasser@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

Hmmm voting on the day of the election might be good for those who'd be willing to. Maybe I'm just being paranoid though.

[–] zeekaran@sopuli.xyz 2 points 2 days ago

So jealous of that Michigan sticker. I just got a dumb eagle.

[–] AliasAKA@lemmy.world 20 points 2 days ago

Already voted — hope everyone gets out there. Would be pretty awesome to have Allred win our senate seat; super long shot, but a Texan can dream.

[–] PrincessLeiasCat@lemmy.world 12 points 2 days ago

Voted first week of early voting, & my partner did too!

[–] pressanykeynow@lemmy.world 9 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Why is voting in the US not on weekends? Or even at a specific voting holiday attached to weekends. Seems like a deliberate choice to make people not to vote.

[–] AlecSadler@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Well...you answered your own question.

And you are correct.

The number of people who can't easily vote because they can't afford to miss work and don't have mail-in access is significant.

It's fucking bullshit.

[–] TehBamski@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

Gotta vote out the representatives that don't support making voting more accessible to people who are legally able to vote.

[–] ramble81@lemm.ee 9 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Already voted. It looks like Bexar county is going to smash a turnout record.

[–] Today@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

Denton county - checking in and kicking ass st 52%

https://www.kxan.com/news/your-local-election-hq/november-2024-turnout-tracker/

[–] subtext@lemmy.world 8 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Man @TehBamski@lemmy.world youve posted this in what seems like every single state and city community on the Lemmyverse. Some dedication.

[–] TehBamski@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago