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What are election officials doing ahead of tomorrow, when polls close in the 2024 US elections? Speaking from experience, Former Secretary of State of Washington Kim Wyman explains. Election officials are working to ensure... ✅ People can vote early ✅ Mail-in and absentee ballots can be received and processed ✅ Eligible voters can exercise their right ✅ Election staff and voters are safe and secure Watch the clip here to learn more. #2024Elections #ElectionSecurity #Democracy

There are structural issues with the electoral system. South Africa's proportional representation framework through party lists is weakening the link between citizens and their elected representatives, reducing accountability and responsiveness. This disconnect further fuels voter disengagement. Demographic shifts, with the youth - a large and politically influential segment - showing particularly low voter registration and turnout rates. Only around 20% of 18-20 year olds are registered to vote, and turnout among the 18-29 age group was a mere 46% in 2019. However, it would be overly simplistic to assume the 2024 elections will simply mirror the 2019 results. The entry of new political parties, shifting voter sentiments, and potential mobilization efforts could all impact turnout. Ultimately, restoring faith in the democratic process and empowering citizens to actively shape the country's future will be critical. I am proposing the following; To address this issue, I propose transitioning to a mixed-member electoral system that combines constituency-based and proportional representation components. This would allow voters to directly elect some of their representatives, while still preserving the benefits of proportional representation. A potential model could be 300 constituency seats and 100 PR seats. Furthermore, I believe we should explore increased use of referendums on key issues as a means of further empowering citizens to directly shape the political landscape, rather than solely relying on elected representatives. This could help reinvigorate South Africa's democracy by restoring faith in the political process, particularly among disengaged youth. I recognize that implementing such reforms would involve careful consideration of trade-offs. However, given the concerning trends we have witnessed, I firmly believe that bold action is necessary to address the root causes of voter apathy and revitalize our democratic institutions.

Political campaigns must prioritize investments in tools and strategies to effectively persuade voters to show up on election day. The trend of voters choosing to abstain from voting is on the rise in many elections. #GetOutTheVote #PoliticalEngagement #polcampaigns

What could be easier than voting from the comfort of your home computer or mobile device? Now, you can run simple and secure elections with AAA’s new Online Elections. AAA Online Elections allows voters to access extensive ballot information and vote 24/7 during the polling period. All this makes voting easier and can help increase participation. Learn more about AAA Online Elections and our full suite of election solutions before your next election: https://bit.ly/3NZLrvz

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Primary Elections are TOMORROW! In light of recent legislation that makes it more difficult for people to vote, it’s crucial that you know your rights before the 2024 election. MHA’s 2024 Voter Guide has all the information you need on voting rights and actions you can take before, https://lnkd.in/gsEkqZQ #mentalhealthvoter #kentucky #mhaky #vote #govote #primaryelections

Approval Voting FAQ: In an AV election, how do voters decide who makes the cut? In AV elections, many voters have been judicious with their vote. Most picking 1.3 candidates on avg. A vote is still incredibly precious to voters - they want to give it only to those who earn it.

Just how close will this election be? Based on the past two elections – it will be a razor thin margin that will decide this elections. From Strategas in a report yesterday: Early voting has changed the structure of US elections. Such close elections allow either campaign to claim the other candidate did not win. •      The 2016 election was decided by just 77k voters in three states: WI, MI, and PA (.06% of voters). •      The 2020 election was decided by an even smaller number, 65k, in WI, AZ, GA, and NE-2 (.04% of voters). 

🗳️ Did you know you can hold online elections using ToucanTech? ToucanTech not only manages your community, but can also power smooth online elections! Here’s how Bishops Diocesan College ran the council candidate election for their Old Diocesans Union: 📧 Email announcements: Mass emails with voting instructions, vote-counting info, and links to an FAQ and voting form 📄 FAQ article: Key election details, including voting eligibility, timeline, and the nomination process 📝 Custom voting form: An easy-to-use voting interface, featuring candidate profiles with links to detailed bios Ready to streamline your next election?

🏛️ While 44 states gear up for legislative elections, only 25% of the races are considered competitive. Democrats aim to expand their 2022 gains, targeting Arizona, New Hampshire, and Wisconsin for new trifectas. Republicans are eyeing Michigan and Minnesota, while both parties battle for control in Pennsylvania. Read more with FOCUS' free 2024 Elections Preview Report 🗳️ #Elections2024 #PoliticalBattlegrounds https://buff.ly/4f6PX6g