That little "I Voted" sticker is more than just a way to flaunt your role in the democratic process, it also gets you some discounts and freebies around town. more ›

Free donuts and coffee, long lines at the polls, the "I Voted" sticker, parties, ballots, and headlines... Election Day and Night in Los Angeles as seen through the eyes of the LAist Featured Photos pool on Flickr.
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There's a long--and growing--list of places who are offering freebies and treats to people who say they voted or who can show their "I Voted" sticker. Some places offering goodies include Starbucks (free cup of coffee), Krispy Kreme (free donut), O!Burger (free fries or cookies with any burger order), and the Colorado Wine Company (1/2 off wine), to name a few. This of course immediately produces some ire among those who voted by mail and didn't get a sticker and those whose citizenship/residency prohibits them from voting despite having political awareness; it's no fun to be left out, especially when we're talking free coffee and donuts! more ›

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UPDATE: Seven Grand is a 21+ bar. We apologize for any inconveniences. more ›

Are you registered to vote? California's own Super Tuesday is coming up on February 5th and the last day to register to vote or transfer where you vote is January 22nd. more ›

We had a contest this week and we realized we never showed you the entries. more ›

Congrats Liana who won the "I Voted" cd six-pack contest with her entry above. - Bush Admits He Lied To Reporters - Think Progress - Bush channels Madonna's faux British accent: "I say, why all the glum faces" - White House - Righties see a blossom out of the turd: "And it is a wonderful day for new media, especially talk radio. For two years we have had to defend the Congressional gang that... more ›

People who vote tomorrow, take a digital photo of their I Voted Sticker, and put a link of the photo in the comments below will be entered to win an LAist CD SIX PACK. more ›

We here at the A&E Report hate to repeat ourselves. We know we already nagged you a few weeks ago about the importance of voting. But let’s face it, today is Election Day, and not just any Election Day, but a really, really big one. Election Day: Beyond Thunderdome. So rather than whine about people who can’t tell the difference between white parking zones and yellow ones or some nonsense like that, this week’s A&E Report is going to be one more massive nag-fest. So seriously, we mean it this time: vote. more ›

If you're skeptical about the new InkaVote system, or you just really like computers, there's good news. Later this month, LA county will make an early touch screen voting option available to all county residents. Nearby locations include Beverly Hills City Hall, the Braille Institute on Vermont, the Central Library downtown and City Hall in Culver City. Check here for all 17 locations across the county. more ›