The U.S. midterm elections are coming up. Here are some reminders of things to prepare.
Check that your voter registration is current and valid.
Make sure your income taxes are up to date. Third quarter payments should be made as necessary. Remember, the Administration feels properly paid taxes are important. That's one reason authorizing 87,000 more IRS agents was part of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Make sure you fill up your vehicle's gas tank. You don't want to run out of fuel on the way to vote. If you drive an electric vehicle you will probably want to start charging it a week ahead of time. They do take a long time to charge. Add an additional week if you are in California due to its many electrical power outages. If you will need a loan to fill up your car, arrange for it ahead of time.
Stock up on groceries. Buy extras for any election result watching parties you are planning. Consider buying some extra things to give away to recent migrants or fentanyl addicts to hold them over until they get a job or apply for assistance.
Map out your route to your polling location. You will want to avoid routes that include homeless camps or "no go" zones of urban areas such as in Chicago or forest fires in California. This will ensure you arrive at the long voting line safely.
Make sure your vaccines are up to date. Unless you agree with President Biden that the pandemic is over, I guess. But don't forget about monkey pox. If you wear a mask, make sure it is made of the highest quality. Hopefully by content workers in the People's Republic of China.
Take a Spanish-English dictionary with you when you go. They might "accidentally" run out of English language ballots, but they will probably have lots and lots of Spanish language ballots. Unless you prefer to learn a different language than Spanish, of course. Remember, learning another language can be fun!
Also remember to take some bottled water with you. Especially in cities such as Jackson, Mississippi or Flint, Michigan. You don't want to drink their city water.
Remember to take your photo identification with you. Unless you live in locations where they don't care about election security or integrity. If you live in those areas don't wear any jewelry to the voting location.
It is your civic privilege to vote!
Check that your voter registration is current and valid.
Make sure your income taxes are up to date. Third quarter payments should be made as necessary. Remember, the Administration feels properly paid taxes are important. That's one reason authorizing 87,000 more IRS agents was part of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Make sure you fill up your vehicle's gas tank. You don't want to run out of fuel on the way to vote. If you drive an electric vehicle you will probably want to start charging it a week ahead of time. They do take a long time to charge. Add an additional week if you are in California due to its many electrical power outages. If you will need a loan to fill up your car, arrange for it ahead of time.
Stock up on groceries. Buy extras for any election result watching parties you are planning. Consider buying some extra things to give away to recent migrants or fentanyl addicts to hold them over until they get a job or apply for assistance.
Map out your route to your polling location. You will want to avoid routes that include homeless camps or "no go" zones of urban areas such as in Chicago or forest fires in California. This will ensure you arrive at the long voting line safely.
Make sure your vaccines are up to date. Unless you agree with President Biden that the pandemic is over, I guess. But don't forget about monkey pox. If you wear a mask, make sure it is made of the highest quality. Hopefully by content workers in the People's Republic of China.
Take a Spanish-English dictionary with you when you go. They might "accidentally" run out of English language ballots, but they will probably have lots and lots of Spanish language ballots. Unless you prefer to learn a different language than Spanish, of course. Remember, learning another language can be fun!
Also remember to take some bottled water with you. Especially in cities such as Jackson, Mississippi or Flint, Michigan. You don't want to drink their city water.
Remember to take your photo identification with you. Unless you live in locations where they don't care about election security or integrity. If you live in those areas don't wear any jewelry to the voting location.
It is your civic privilege to vote!
