A few days ago, I was contacted by a student who had questions about absentee ballots. It seems that a woman who has a due date near or on Election Day is eligible for an absentee ballot but according to the NYC Board of Elections her partner is not! Rather odd that at a moment where the future of the country is more personally relevant than ever, a partner may have to make a last minute choice to witness their child coming into the world or participate in our great democracy. Here’s my advice partners, dads and husbands - LIE and get an absentee ballot for travel. It’s time to get your votes in there, parents!
And of course, don’t forget to get an absentee ballot yourself if you’re due soon!
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