Split-ticket voting is when voters spread their votes across multiple parties during an election. For independent voters who don’t feel that their views are represented by either of the two major parties, this option allows them to choose the options that best suit their needs/preferences at the ballot box.
Split-ticket voting is easy! To vote split-ticket, simply follow these easy steps:
That’s all there is to it! Being an independent voter means that you’re a free thinker. While party affiliation might be a useful shorthand, it fails to capture the complexity and nuance of today’s world.
Next time you’re at the ballot box, ignore the partisan labels and vote for who YOU think will best serve the interests of you and your community.