With registration closing in, it’s important that people register and vote in the upcoming November 6th election. Research shows that people with chronic conditions, with the exception of cancer, are less likely to vote. With so much at stake that will directly impact people affected by chronic conditions it’s important to :
Register to vote: While all states but North
Dakota require that you register to vote, there are differences in how states
run elections. Voting rules vary by state. Register online at 37 states plus the District of Columbia. Register by mail by
downloading the National Mail Voter Registration Form, which is available in
nine languages or go to the government’s
Register to Vote” website.
Note
that a number of states are blocking web traffic from foreign countries to
their voter registration websites. This is being done to avoid “foreign
interference” after Russia’s efforts leading up to the 2016 elections. NPR
conducted a test and found that At least
nine states — Kansas, Vermont, Oregon, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Kentucky, New
Mexico, Georgia, and Pennsylvania — did not allow access from the international
IP address, but allowed access from a U.S. IP address. NPR
Know how candidates are
likely to vote on everything from Affordable Care to legalization of marijuana
Use Absentee Balloting: If you are concerned
about not being well enough the day of the election to cast your vote, get an
absentee ballot and turn it in. You can learn more about how to vote in your
state by mail or absentee ballot by visiting your state or territorial election office and look
for “Absentee Voting” or “Voting By Mail.” If you don’t see either term
quickly, try using the site’s search tool. If your state requires a valid
excuse to vote in this manner, know that having an illness, injury or disability
Vote and Encourage Others to Vote!
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