How to BYOB (Create Your Own Ballot) so There Are No Surprises in the Voting Booth
Although the upcoming elections have already registered a record number of people voting by mail, many will continue to follow the traditional path of standing in line at their polling station and filling out the ballots in person. And with so much focus on the presidential election (rightfully), it can be difficult to keep track of local offices and the issues you vote on.
Sure, you should do your research by November 3rd, but you probably can use the voting booth help, and this interactive tool might be exactly what you need. Here’s what you need to know.
How to use the interactive voting tool
Crooked Media, the media company behind Pod Save America, recently launched its Create Your Own Ballot Tool. “The choice of the president is important, but the election of governors, senators, representatives, judges and local leaders is also important, ” explains the website’s video . “They make decisions about health, climate, criminal justice reform and other issues that can have a huge impact on your life. Now that election day is fast approaching, you should probably learn some of their names. ”
All you have to do is enter your address and the tool, powered by the BallotReady platform, will provide an annotated breakdown of your ballot, including local and national races, and incorrectly worded voting steps. Once you have examined all the candidates and issues, you will have the option to either print the voting guide to take with you to the polls, or email it to yourself. And we have to point out that the interactive tool is also useful for those who vote by mail, and this is something that you can use when filling out your ballot.
Here’s a video showing how it works even further:
As long as you have the opportunity to vote , you can count on it.