VOTERS who need transportation to the polls can enjoy discounted rideshares on Election Day thanks to a wide range of promotional deals.
Uber, Hertz, and Lyft are among a long list of companies slashing prices and rewarding Americans who head to the polls on Tuesday.
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Hertz is offering a free day of driving for anyone who reserves a rental for two or more days.
The reservation must be made between October 21 and November 5, and the savings only apply to the base rental rate, not to any taxes or fees.
Drivers can stop by Hertz’s website to check whether their neighborhood location is participating in the deal.
Lyft is offering 50% off rides on Election Day for any riders who use the code VOTE24.
Voters can preload the promotion on their apps for a discounted ride to their nearest polling location and save up to $10.
Uber is offering the same deal, but all riders have to do is select a “Go Vote” button in the app and select a polling location for a discounted ride.
The tech company is also offering deals on Uber Eats for voters who will be glued to the screen watching results.
On Tuesday night starting at 6 pm local time, meals ordered on the app will be 25% off.
This deal runs until 7 am Wednesday, and diners can save up to $15 on their orders.
Grubhub+ users can save big from several fast-food chains on Election Day, as long as they pay $9.99 for the monthly membership.
Starbucks orders over $20 will be slashed by 30%, and coffee lovers can save up to $9 on their haul.
Meanwhile, Wendy’s will give you a free Baconator with you order as long as you spend at least $25.
Any KFC orders over $25 will be discounted by $7, and Shake Shack is giving out a free SmokeShack cheeseburger with any $25 order.
Meanwhile, Arbys is granting 25% off $25, and Little Caesar’s is throwing a free ExtraMostBestest Pizza on any order that’s at least $25.
What deals are being offered on Election Day?
VOTERS can save big this Election Day thanks to a raft of promotions.
Anyone needing a ride to the polls can get 50% off their ride with Uber or Lyft and save up to $10.
Hertz renters can get a full free day of driving if they reserve a car for at least two days from October 21 and November 5.
If you’re subscribe to Grubhub+, you can enjoy savings from fast food chains like Wendy’s, Arby’s, KFC, Shake Shack, Starbucks, and Little Caesar’s.
Uber Eats is also giving a 25% off coupon, and diners can save up to $15.
Taim Mediterranean Kitchen is giving 20% off orders if you show up with an “I Voted” sticker.
O’Charley’s Restaurant & Bar is selling a classic cheeseburger with double smash patties and fries for just $6 from November 3 to November 7.
Ikea is giving away free frozen yogurt with no purchase necessary.
Plus, Fazoli’s is offering $2 off signature baked pastas like the Baked Chicken Parmigiano and Spicy Baked Ziti.
Source: USA Today
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VOTING DRAMA
Millions of people have already cast their ballot in early voting to beat the crowd and make their voice heard.
However, some voters have had car drama on the way, including two drivers who were towed while they waiting in line for the poll.
One the drivers slammed operators and said he wished that special exceptions could be made during this season.
Most states either require employers to provide paid time off for voting, or allow workers unpaid time to head to the polls.
Voters are advised to communicate with their employers about the most convenient time to leave and exercise their right this Election Day.
In other election news, The U.S. Sun has exclusively revealed how The Simpsons is better at predicting the future of elections than polls.
How do the US presidential elections work?
BY Ellie Doughty, Foreign News Reporter
The Democratic and Republican parties nominate their candidates with a series of votes – called state primaries and caucuses – in the run up to the election in November, held every four years.
This gives members the opportunity to choose who they want to lead the party into an election – this year, Donald Trump and following Biden’s resignation, Kamala Harris.
There are also some independent candidates running for president – arguably the most well-known was Robert F Kennedy Jr who pulled out in August and endorsed Trump.
In US elections the winner is not the candidate who gets the most votes across the country.
Instead Trump and Harris will compete to win smaller contests held in each of the 50 states.
Many of the states often vote the same way – but seven of them – Michigan, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Georgia, Wisconsin, Nevada and Arizona – tend to go in either direction.
Each state has a number of electoral college votes – partly based on population sizes – with a total of 538 across the country up for grabs.
The winner is the candidate that gets 270 or more, marking a majority in the electoral college.
All but two of the US’ 50 states – Maine and Nebraska – have a winner-takes-all rule.
Meaning whichever candidate gets the highest number of votes wins all of the state’s electoral college votes.
In 2016 Hillary Clinton won more votes nationally than Donald Trump – but she still lost the election because of electoral college votes.
The candidate who will win this election is the one who secures 270 or more college ballots.
Usually the winner is declared on the night, but it can take days to finalise the result.
In 2020 Joe Biden wasn’t officially announced as the president-elect until November 7.
The new president will be sworn into office in January on the steps of the Capitol building in Washington DC.
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