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Election Day Voting: Early Voting Surges
Early voting is breaking records as the election tightens. The article discusses Election Day being on a Tuesday, voting leave laws, and company policies regarding time off to vote.
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- Why is early voting surging?
- Early voting is surging, likely due to a tightening presidential race and the fact that Election Day falls on a weekday when many Americans are at work.
- Why is Election Day on a Tuesday?
- Election Day is on a Tuesday because that day was deemed most convenient for 19th-century farmers, who were the majority of voters at the time. It allowed enough time for travel to polling places after church on Sunday.
- Which states have voting leave laws?
- Twenty-eight states and the District of Columbia have laws requiring employers to give workers time off to vote, ensuring they don't suffer financial penalties for doing so. These laws vary slightly in their specifics.
- Do companies have to give employees time off to vote?
- No, there's no federal law mandating employers provide paid time off to vote. However, over 2,000 companies participate in the Time to Vote initiative, voluntarily providing their employees time to vote.
- What are some of the challenges faced by working parents on Election Day?
- Many organizations, like Politisit, are providing free Election Day childcare in multiple states to alleviate the challenges faced by working parents on Election Day. This addresses the childcare challenges associated with Election Day being on a weekday.