"Can my husband find out who I am voting for in the Presidential Election?" 🗳️
We've been getting this question a lot, so we rounded up some helpful facts. Please share this 🧵
*this is not legal advice, but we wanted to share some general information
With the election for President coming up, we have been getting questions about voting - in particular, “can my husband find out who I am voting for in the presidential election?” While voter laws vary state by state, we wanted to remind you of a few things:
1. In a Presidential election, you can vote for anyone on the ballot - and from any party. As an example, if you are a registered Republican, you can vote for the Democratic nominee for President, Vice President, etc; and if you are a registered Democrat, you can vote for the Republican nominee for president. You do not have to change your registered party to vote for a nominee in the other party.
2. Your voter registration information is public - this can include that you voted, your address, and the party you are registered for.
3. Now here’s the important part - WHO you actually vote for on the ballot is not public information. You do not need to tell your spouse who you voted for, even if they ask. You can say, “that’s between me and the Ballot Box.” Your right to vote is part of our civil liberties, and your vote is your own – that being said, do whatever you need to do to remain safe.
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As someone who was in an emotionally abusive relationship for years, I want to remind you that when your partner picks on the way you dress, look, eat, move, speak, laugh, live…with intention to hurt you, it’s not okay. And it’s not “just a joke.” It’s meant to cut you down.
And this happens slowly, over time: “You’re eating that?” “You’re going out in that?” “You look weird in that.” This builds up over time to break down your ego and humanity. It strips you of you. But it’s “just a joke babe!!” But it’s not. They are doing it on purpose.
And for the record, this can also happen in friendships and sibling relationships! And work people! This is low key abuse and they KNOW. They’re boiling you slowly in hot water. Over time you start to think less of yourself. It’s a very clear tactic.