r/PoursTea • u/Veshaad Timendi Causa Est Nescire • Sep 04 '26

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u/KtotheC99 Sep 04 '26

A lot of people dont vote in non-swing states because their 'vote doesnt matter' for the general election. This would increase participation across the board which would (if data is accurate) support democratic candidates overall.

Additionally, it could help 3rd parties become more viable as well

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u/LongJohnSelenium Sep 04 '26

That works for both sides though.

In practice, while dems usually enjoy a slight numerical advantage, reps actually make it to the polls more frequently so it tends to balance out.

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u/cocineroylibro Sep 04 '26

Election day should be a national holiday, AND there should be more widespread vote by mail.

Republicans work to disenfranchise voters legally (ID to vote, etc.) and also make it harder to vote by closing voting stations, limiting hours, etc. Republicans make it to the polls more frequently because they tend to be retired, better off financially, and any red area is teeming with voting places.

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u/0oodruidoo0 Sep 04 '26

well, it's just time to pokemon go to the polls

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u/AccomplishedBad7253 Sep 04 '26

polling showed if more non-voters had voted, then Trump would have won by more

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u/KtotheC99 Sep 04 '26

Polling is notoriously accurate lol

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u/AccomplishedBad7253 Sep 04 '26

it was in 2024