Need personalized #Election2016 voting information? Direct message @Gov on Twitter
November 8, 2016 is Election Day, and I am excited. While neither of the two major presidential candidates are exceptional in my eyes, I have decided on one of them. It is my responsibility and duty as an American to vote, and when I cast my ballot for her/him, I will do so proudly -- not holding my nose as I pull the lever.
If you are still undecided about choosing a candidate, or simply don't know where to go to vote, I have good news. Twitter is making it all very easy. Simply direct message the @Gov account, and you can obtain useful information. You can also use the #Election2016 hashtag when tweeting about the election.
"When we first launched our U.S. Election information tool through @Gov a month ago, we promised we’d keep you posted when we upgraded the tool - and now we are! Starting today, when a someone sends a private, Direct Message to Twitter's @Gov account they will have access to a variety of additional, personalized voting information, including polling location, candidate and proposition information, and additional electoral resources about absentee voting and state election rules", says Tom Tarantino, Policy, Twitter.
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Tarantino further says, "if you're able to vote, we want you to do so, and hope this tool helps make that happen.For more updates on how to join the #Election2016 conversation, make sure to follow @Gov for more news ahead of election day!"
I decided to give it a try, and came away impressed. When I entered my real address (I don't really live on Boner Rd), Twitter returned not only the correct polling place, but a map showing me where it is located. In addition to that, it also offers "Candidate Information", "Ballot Measures", and "Voting Information".
The ballot measures option in particular is quite interesting, as it can show you things you might not have been aware of that you will be voting on. You can become empowered to research these initiatives as opposed to being ignorant of them on Election Day.
What are you waiting for? Go here now to start interacting with the Twitter Government account.
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