Comments on: Election 2012 FAQ: Answers to Top 10 Questions Asked Online

By: Cheri Kent

Cheri Kent — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:09:15 +0000

Question– Is there a law stopping news channels from reporting on state results until after the polls close on the west coast??? If not, don’t you think it is unethical to report state results until after the polls close on the west coast???

By: Desi

Desi — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 23:55:58 +0000

I think your answer to the convicted felon question is misleading. Someone who has been convicted of a felony can vote in most states after some time has passed, either they have served their sentences or they are off probation and parole. If this is one of the most asked questions then you need to clarify your answer so people will look into it further rather than just to assume that if they don’t live in Maine or Vermont then they can’t vote, because that is what your answer leads me to believe.

By: Lena

Lena — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:12:49 +0000

As a former election judge that once worked a tight election, the many who had never voted before were sometimes confused and intimidated, but they need not be.

There’s nothing intimidating about the ballot. Sign in with the people at the table. In many states, they give you a ballot. You mark your choice and put it into the vote counting machine. Simple.

What stopped many people was that they didn’t know how to vote in every single race. You don’t have to vote every single race. Vote for the ones that you know about and your vote WILL count for those offices.

Now, go vote!