It's here! After months and months of campaigns, debates, polls, ads and everything in between today is finally the day where Americans get to go out and flex their democratic muscles! It's Election Day! Time to Vote!
Now, at this point most everyone knows who they are voting for and where and when and all of that important and good stuff that you need to know on this most democratic of days. But just in case you're still undecided or you're not sure what to do or where to go, don't worry! We've got you covered! There are two really great websites to visit if you need information.
www.rockthevote.com and www.vote411.org
Both websites can help you find voting locations, poll opening and closing times and offer information on the candidates for both federal and state elections. You can even do side by side comparisons of candidates on major issues like jobs, economic reform and the environment. So go vote!
And the best part of any Election Day is, of course, Election day freebies! Which we have rounded up for you below!
Cupcake Royale: Tweet a picture of yourself voting with the hashtag
#voteforcupcakes Tuesday and get a a free babyscoop or babycake from
Cupcake Royale. www.cupcakeroyale.com
Starbucks: The coffee retailer is giving away complimentary "Indivisible"
wristbands. The wristbands are part of the company's plan to jumpstart
the American economy. www.facebook.com/Starbucks
Blockbuster: Blockbuster is offering a free movie rental to voters on
election day -- formerly valued at $0.99.
www.blockbuster.com/ivoted
JetBlue: On a more humorous note, JetBlue has offered to fly 1,006 lucky
Americans out of the country if their candidate loses on election day. www.jetblueelectionprotection.com
Chili’s: Get free chips and queso on or before Election Day when you join their eClub! And adults over 21 who vote for their favorite drink on Chili's Facebook page enter for a chance to win a restaurant gift card.
Einstein Bros: Get 25% off any purchase during the month of November with this Einstein Brothers coupon and Bring in your 'I Voted' for sticker for a free bagel and shmear.
Tim Hortons: Get a free donut with the purchase of any beverage when you show your “I Voted” sticker. Also note that this offer is only valid at participating Tim Hortons
locations so be sure to call your restaurant before making a special
trip.
White Castle: Get a free small sweet potato fry with any purchase
and an “I Voted” sticker. Or vote for your favorite style of fries on
Facebook and receive a coupon for a FREE small Crinkle Cut or Sweet
Potato Waffle Fry.
Olive Garden: Treat yourself to a free Dolcini dessert with any entree purchase;
just mention the Election Day email that went out to subscribers on the
Olive Garden mailing list. Olive Garden
Purina: "Like" the Purina page
and cast your vote: Team Cat or Team Dog. For each vote cast, Purina
will donate up to $25,000 to Pet Partners' veteran programs.
New York Times: Get free access to election coverage on your computer or smartphone from 6pm EST November 6 through 6pm EST November 7. New York Times
Boston Market: Through November 6th, head on over here to vote for your favorite Market Bowl. On November 7, a national Boston
Market offer for everyone who voted will be announced along with the
winning bowl.