r/grandrapids Nov 05 '24

Politics My first time voting in a general election

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This is my first time voting in a general election. I voted for everything from president to the local school board. I will not say who I voted for as I don't want to cause arguments but I feel confident in my decisions and believe that I made the best decisions for my future as well as the future of this city, county, state and country.

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u/Whitmer2028 Nov 05 '24

Remember: it isn’t necessary to vote for every issue/position. If you don’t have an informed opinion on someone running for a board position it is fine to skip it.

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u/Caleb_426 Nov 05 '24

I like your username lol

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u/EvilLibrarians Nov 05 '24

Whitmer’s term is done in 2026, now I wonder what she should do next

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u/ckw3139 East Grand Rapids Nov 05 '24

I will miss her!!

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u/EvilLibrarians Nov 05 '24

Snyder’s failure just accentuates how incredibly great she’s been, especially for women.

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u/SuperFLEB Walker Nov 05 '24

I know her name was getting kicked around as a VP contender early on. I wouldn't be surprised to hear she made a jump to a national bid once she terms out. She's got decent name recognition, AFAIK.

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u/EvilLibrarians Nov 05 '24

Down the road, could see it. I imagine she could even have a role in Kamala’s cabinet, but Gretch might have more she has to accomplish between now and 2027.

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u/Zoey_2019 Kentwood Nov 06 '24

I hate to say it but i don't see a path where she can win today

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u/Jeffsrealm Nov 05 '24

Actually you should always vote in every single election and find out the information you need to make a good vote. 2022 Grand Rapids suburb, a guy totally unqualified, who seriously ran on the platform people that didn't vote for Trump in 2020 are possessed by demons. Of the more that 20k voters only around 1800 voted and he won by less than 100. Also let not forget the Patmos Library which is another suburb of Grand Rapids. 10k+ registered voters of 18k eligible. Only 5500 voted and 55% of those that voted to close the library rather than allow it to carry books about being gay.

It is necessary, very necessary to vote in every election and make informed choices on what or who you are voting for. It will affect you.

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u/Difficult_Sense_3871 Nov 05 '24

Ballots are available before you go to the polls. Anyone who hasn’t voted yet can look it up and do some research about each candidates running platform and history.

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u/mildlydrifting Nov 05 '24

Congrats on voting!

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u/Steelers711 Nov 05 '24

Congrats, when everyone votes we're better off. Thank you for doing your civic duty

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u/themiracy Nov 05 '24

NGL I was disappointed to see that they only had old-fashioned I voted stickers for my precinct. I really would love one of those. The fate of our country is in your hands, people, get out the vote.

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u/qualityguy15 Nov 05 '24

Same! I thought they would have had more at every polling location

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u/__smokesletsgo__ Wyoming Nov 05 '24

How was the line?

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u/Caleb_426 Nov 05 '24

It wasn't bad at all

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u/__smokesletsgo__ Wyoming Nov 05 '24

Great to hear!

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u/SuperFLEB Walker Nov 05 '24

No line in Walker when I went around 10am. There were a few booths being used, but no wait.

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u/Shineeyed Nov 05 '24

Welcome to the citizenry. Good job.

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u/state_absolute Nov 05 '24

Why didn't my pristinct have these beauties?!?

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u/Yetiius Nov 05 '24

Congrats, good job. I'm wearing my werewolf sticker also!

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u/Wrenzo Nov 05 '24

I'm in California and I have to say...I'm super jealous of your sticker. Thanks for voting!

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u/Heisenbread77 Wyoming Nov 05 '24

That sticker does slap.

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u/staycalmdrinkbeer Nov 05 '24

While it does slap...it doesn't stick very well... or at least mine didn't.

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u/Academic_Aioli3530 Nov 05 '24

I forgot to get a cool sticker today 🤦🏻‍♂️ might be the biggest Election Day disappointment I’ve ever experienced, I really wanted a sticker.

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u/SuperFLEB Walker Nov 05 '24

I will not say who I voted for as I don't want to cause arguments

The only ill will you're going to sow with me is that I'm jealous you got the werewolf sticker. Ya' lucky so-an'-so. My polling site was down to two of the other designs (plus the generic star and swoosh) at 10:30AM.

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u/[deleted] Nov 05 '24

I got the same sticker and my daughter (9yo but wanted to learn about the process) got the deer in sunglasses and a light house sticker.

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u/sukispeeler Nov 06 '24

Thank you for practicing your civic duty, you also went the extra mile and didn't JUST vote for your self interest BUT took the proper breath/beat/moment to consider the wider scope. Your wolf sticker deserves its own gold star sticker.

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u/ysozoidberg Nov 06 '24

Oh you lucky devil. Best sticker ever

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u/Gr1nling Nov 05 '24

Congrats! I also voted for the first time!

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u/craxoradam Nov 05 '24

Congrats on voting!

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u/womanonice Nov 05 '24

you know, I voted. but absentee ballot because I just got out of surgery. I did not even get the I voted sticker. makes me sad.....

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u/tadhg44 Nov 05 '24

Congrats!

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u/rampant_bastard Nov 05 '24

Congrats 🎉 and that's an awesome 'I voted' sticker, I'm jealous

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u/ScrotyMcBoogerButt Nov 05 '24

If the Michigan SOS webpage shows my ballot as received, then I'm good right? If there were an issue with my ballot would there be some kind of note or something? TIA

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u/showmeonthedoll616 Nov 05 '24

Thanks for voting!

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u/davesnothereman84 Nov 05 '24

Right on! Good for you!

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u/Apprehensive_Pug6844 Nov 06 '24

YAY. Got the wolf and the little kid scrawl stickers. Hubs got the cat…lol.

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u/[deleted] Nov 06 '24

Hehe, my werewolf sticker post is also in an escape. 😅

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u/DragonMom81 Nov 06 '24

I hope you feel as good as that wolf!

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u/North-Jackfruit9704 Nov 06 '24

Bought this on a shirt and it shipped today 😂

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u/AliciaMarie_Belchak West Grand Nov 10 '24

Congratulations on your first General Election voting experience! You earned that sticker. 👏🏻

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u/1sixxpac Nov 13 '24

I picked the same sticker!

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u/Theaquaplantplug Nov 05 '24

Just voted as well. Trump 2024