Andrew Yang Policy on MAKE ELECTION DAY A HOLIDAY

[Sherman A1]

Everyone eligible to vote on election day should be free to do so. However, too many Americans are unable to take time off from work, as they’re living paycheck-to-paycheck or are hourly workers who can’t lose the time.

Election Day should be a federal holiday, but that doesn’t go far enough, as it doesn’t ensure economic motivations won’t keep people from voting. On top of making that day a holiday, we need to implement tax breaks for companies that pay their workers for the time taken off to vote.

"Election Day is a holiday in many other countries. It should be in the US, as well. It would increase turnout and make it easier for people to vote, particularly those who otherwise might struggle to take the time away from work."

https://www.yang2020.com/policies/election-day-holiday/

[mcar]

1. I support this idea

I think some of the other candidates do, too.