Should Election Day Become A Federal Holiday? Weighing The Benefits And Drawbacks | ACE
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Election Day is always held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November during an election year. Congress codified this tradition in 1845 to account for

Is it time to make Election Day a federal holiday? 🗳️ Some say it would boost voter turnout and align the U.S. with other democracies, while others argue it could create challenges for hourly workers and cost millions. Dive into the debate over whether a federal voting holiday is the best way to strengthen democracy or if there are better solutions. Check out the full breakdown!

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  • GladiusB@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    That is not how it works in the county I worked for. The process may be different from state to state. There most definitely is a scan with your registration and it confirms your identity and then casts your votes.

    I’m not surprised though. There are so many different variants of voting within a state. States also manage those mechanics. States interpret many laws and implement many in different ways for a million different reasons. Then courts examine those.