A state legislator in Florida wants voters to have a "none of the above" option to avoid questionable election outcomes. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

The chairman of the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners visited a 114-year-old woman who registered to vote on Thursday. It was also her birthday, according to her family, who cite a family Bible as evidence of her birth date. picked by muppet 2 years ago

It's your turn to play election judge. Tell us how you would rule in the case of these challenged ballots. Use this Minnesota state statute as your guide.

[Update to: But with more pictures... and you can vote to "Accept," "Decline," or "Throw Away." Voting FUN!] picked by ImNotBlue 1 year ago

Voting for president and having your ballot be the deciding one cast - statistically, that is like trying to hit the lottery. The odds for the average person are 60 million to 1 against it, a study shows. picked by suebe 1 year ago

The concept of a "none of the above" option on state ballots was initiated by retired systems analyst William H. White, who told The Boston Globe the measure would give a necessary option to those frustrated with the current voting system. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Now they have shown -- on the Internet, in Congress, and for anyone else who will watch -- how easily a popular electronic voting machine, long off-limits to public examination, can be rigged to steal elections without leaving any electronic fingerprints. picked by dollyllama 3 years ago

When asked why they will not vote for a third party candidate, many people will respond by saying something like, "He cannot win." Or, "I don't want to waste my vote." It is true: America has not elected a third party candidate since 1860. Does that mean, however, that every vote cast for one of the two major party candidates is not a wasted vote? I don't think so. picked by JoshSF49 1 year ago

Personally I think computerized voting is worse than hanging chads. But that's me.

Update: Conservatives win. picked by indierockcafe 3 years ago

Oh, I went to the voting booth. I signed, was given my stub, and was walked over to a voting machine. I cast votes for statewide races and a state referendum on water and sewer improvements.

I stood there, and I thought about all of these people, who influenced my life so greatly. But I didn't vote for who would be the 44th President of the United States. picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

Should uninformed people stay away from voting? Not should they be barred from voting, but should they stay away?

If you don't know the issues or all of the candidates, should you be casting a vote? picked by JoshSF49 1 year ago

Don't really know what to say about this...

from the websiteBabeland

picked by BADbud 1 year ago

Following pressure from the European Human Rights Commission, England is planning on giving prisoners with a sentence of less than 4 years the right to vote. picked by Ankabout 12 months ago

A news aggregation site will start letting its users influence the placement of articles by voting on items they like or dislike. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Pretty self-explanatory

<< First upvote wins a free date with this girl picked by JoshSF49 1 year ago

Bill Monroe lost by one vote in his bid to return to the Winchester City Council, and here's the clincher to the squeaker of a race: His wife didn't vote. picked by mitzuzake 2 years ago

Historical realities suggest that blacks and Hispanics won't play much of a role in determining the Republican Party presidential nominee. But this year's Democratic primary and caucus schedule was designed specifically to give increased influence to minorities, particularly Latinos. picked by muppet 2 years ago

Apparently Paris Hilton did.

I know, I know. Everyone is tired of hearing about Paris, but I totally got a kick out of this anyway. picked by muppet 3 years ago

A frisky squirrel caused havoc at a polling station when it jumped onto an electric cable and cut off the lights powering over 800 homes. picked by davethefish 1 year ago

Hope this isn't too late. picked by ranroc 3 years ago

For a brief moment on Friday, Albuquerque police officers wondered if it was illegal to drink and vote. Why? A woman had passed out while casting her ballot at an early voting site. picked by muppet 1 year ago