Friendly reminder that tomorrow is national voting day. :)

I will vote in the school gymnasium , down the street from my little apartment, when I head out for my morning walk around 6:30am.

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JBR said:
Just curious, in the U.S. what levels of government do people vote for tomorrow? Some city mayors, yes. But state & federal representatives too? If so, is it the case in all states?

Counties too?
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You can view your sample ballot today by going to Ballotpedia.
It will ask for your address. If you're not comfortable entering your own address, just enter the address of some place of business near you.
 
@JBR

Well, JBR lives in Canada. I don't know if they vote tomorrow:)

AI

It sounds like you're asking about the elections happening on November 4, 2025.
Here is a breakdown of the general pattern for U.S. elections, keeping in mind that November 4, 2025, is an "off-year" election (an odd-numbered year when there is no Presidential or Midterm election):
🗳️ What People Vote For Tomorrow (November 4, 2025)
Federal elections (President, U.S. Senate, U.S. House) are generally held in even-numbered years. Therefore, tomorrow is not a year for federal elections for all seats.
However, based on typical schedules and information for 2025:
* City Mayors and Local Offices: Yes, you are correct. This is the primary focus of elections in off-years. Many cities and localities (like the mayoral races mentioned for New York City, Minneapolis, Seattle, and Detroit in the search results) hold their general or runoff elections on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
* State Representatives/Legislatures: Sometimes. Some states hold elections for state legislative seats, gubernatorial offices, or other statewide offices in off-years. The search results indicate that gubernatorial elections are scheduled in a few states (like NJ and VA mentioned in the search snippet), and there are state legislative special elections or regular elections in others.
* Federal Representatives: Rarely, only for Special Elections. Federal seats (like the U.S. House) are only on the ballot in off-years if there is a special election to fill a vacancy (due to death or resignation). The search results show a few U.S. House Special Elections scheduled for November 4, 2025 (e.g., in Texas's 18th Congressional District).
🗺️ Is This the Case in All States?
No, it is not the case in all states.
* Federal Elections (House/Senate): Congressional elections are staggered, so while some House or Senate special elections might occur in any state, the regular, nationwide elections happen every two years (even years).
* State & Local Elections: This is where the most variation occurs. The U.S. Constitution gives individual states the right to set their own election schedules for state and local offices.
* Many states choose to hold their gubernatorial and state legislative elections in even-numbered years to align with federal elections, as it saves money and increases turnout.
* Other states, like those mentioned in the search results (e.g., Virginia and New Jersey), hold gubernatorial elections in odd-numbered years (off-years).
* Local elections (mayors, city council, school board) are often scheduled separately by the municipality, which is why you see so many local races on the ballot on a day like November 4, 2025.
To know exactly what is on your ballot tomorrow, the best tool is usually your State or County Board of Elections website or a non-partisan resource like Ballotpedia's sample ballot lookup, as the specific races vary dramatically by location.
 
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In Australia voting is compulsory, as it should be, so you get the government you deserve.

No one can complain about the result.

They do things to make it easier for people, elections are always held on a Saturday, it is also a preferential system so no vote is wasted which means you get more candidates to chose from.

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I already voted in NJ. It's an important Gubernatorial election. Across the river NYC has a real mess on its hands for the Mayor's job. If the Commie wins, Wall street is looking to move to Texas.
 
Lewkat said:
I already voted in NJ. It's an important Gubernatorial election. Across the river NYC has a real mess on its hands for the Mayor's job. If the Commie wins, Wall street is looking to move to Texas.
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??? You have members of the Communist Party on the ballot paper?
The Australian Communist Party died when the soviet tanks rolled into Budapest in 1956.
 
Warrigal said:
??? You have members of the Communist Party on the ballot paper?
The Australian Communist Party died when the soviet tanks rolled into Budapest in 1956.
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Oh, I don't know if NY has him listed as such, but that is what he is despite his denial. It's in the news and if you read a NY news site, you'll be able to see what all the brouhaha is about over there.
 
Warrigal said:
??? You have members of the Communist Party on the ballot paper?
The Australian Communist Party died when the soviet tanks rolled into Budapest in 1956.
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The mayoral candidate, Zohran Mamdani, identifies as a Democratic Socialist.

He currently serves as a New York State assemblyman so there has been some obvious support for him and his ideas.

Zohran K. Mamdani - Assembly District 36 |Assembly Member Directory | New York State Assembly

I guess we will find out what the people of New York City feel when the dust settles after tomorrow’s election.
 

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