5 Tips for Voting in the 2020 Election
YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE!
Overwhelmed with how to go about registering and voting? Don’t fret any longer. I will give you 5 tips to voting in this election.
1. Register to Vote
You need to register to vote. You will register with the state you reside in. However, if you’re military you will register for an a absentee ballot for your Home of Record (HOR).
***Make sure to follow ALL directions listed on the sites to register to vote.
2. Do Your Research on the Candidates (FACT CHECK)
You can find out who is running for President and some guidance here. Instead of listening to the news or your friend spew about who they’re voting for, do your own research. Make sure to check for facts related to the candidates from reliable sources (news articles are opinion based and not a reliable source).
3. Know What You’re Looking for in a Candidate
Once you’ve researched your candidates. Know exactly what you’re looking for in a President. Do you want someone who lowers taxes or raises them? Do you want someone who is pro or against abortion? Do you want someone who wants universal healthcare or not? Do you want to someone who speaks openly about global warming and how to prevent it or someone who doesn’t believe in global warming? Check out the issues and what each candidate propose they’ll do for those issues.
Make sure you KNOW what you want from your President. This is your choice and you need to research and know the facts!
4. Watch the Debates & Do NOT Allow Anyone to Bully You
Despite the first debate with President Trump and Joe Biden being more about name calling then an actual debate, I suggest you watch the debates. Debates are for candidates to verbally tell you how they’re going to work during the next four years. Make sure to check the debates out. (I listed the when, where, & how to watch)
Second Presidential Debate
When: Thursday, October 15, from 9 to 10:30 p.m. ET.
Where: Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami.
How to watch: Debates will be available on most major news networks.
Third Presidential Debate
When: Thursday, October 22, from 9 to 10:30 p.m. EST.
Where: Belmont University in Nashville.
How to watch: Debates will be available on most major news networks.
Vice-President Debate
Vice-presidents must debate, too, and the face-off between Kamala Harris (current California senator, former prosecutor) and Mike Pence (current vice-president).
When: Wednesday, October 7, from 9 to 10:30 p.m. EST.
Where: The University of Utah in Salt Lake City.
How to watch: Debates will be available on most major news networks.
DO NOT BE BULLIED. I say it loudly because many people are losing family and friends because of this voting season. You are allowed to have different views than others. Others will bully you into thinking their candidate is better than yours. Don’t allow the negativity determine who you vote for. Again, by following tip 2&3 you’ll figure out who YOU want to vote for.
5. VOTE VOTE VOTE!!
There are several different ways you may cast your vote.
Absentee & mail-in votes
Make sure you get your vote in on time. Your workplace should give you time off to vote. There are several different ways to vote this voting season (listed above). You have a month before voting ends, so make sure you register, research, know who YOU want as the next president, and VOTE VOTE VOTE!
Make sure to read my Disclosure and Disclaimer. This post is for educational and general informational use only.
Very good tips! Thanks for sharing
Great tips, especially number 4! Nipa
Thank you for taking the time to read the post!