KevinMD November 4, 2024
Voting is one of the most fundamental rights in our democracy, and yet it can be incredibly challenging. Getting to your polling station, waiting in line, remembering to request your absentee ballot, checking your voter registration status—it is not a straightforward process. If you suffer from an unexpected illness or injury and find yourself hospitalized, it can feel impossible to make your voice heard and participate in an election. Fortunately, health care workers have an opportunity to advocate for our patients on Election Day by educating and helping them with emergency ballots. Emergency ballots provide a method to vote for patients who become hospitalized or disabled after the deadline to apply for an absentee ballot.
Rules for emergency ballots vary...
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