Early Voting Freebies

Voter Sticker Freebies: Food, Drink, and Service Offers Across U.S. Cities for Election Day and Early Voting

Election Day promotions, often requiring display of an "I Voted" sticker, provide access to free items or discounts at participating businesses. These offers appear in third-party compilation sources focused on specific cities and national chains. Details emphasize saving stickers from early voting periods for use on Election Day. Availability is noted as while supplies last in some cases, with instructions to call ahead for confirmation. Early voting periods mentioned include October 21 to November 1 in one location, and October 26 to November 5 in another. Election Day dates referenced across sources include November 5 and November 3.

Offers in Austin, Texas

Multiple food and beverage establishments in Austin offer freebies upon presentation of an "I Voted" sticker. These are available during early voting or specifically on Election Day.

  • Kerbey Lane locations provide a free pancake on November 5. Early voters from October 21 to November 1 are encouraged to retain stickers for this date.
  • Homeslice Pizza offers a free slice between October 21 and November 5.
  • St. Elmo Brewing gives $1 off coffee, beer, or Hop Water at both locations.
  • Barrett’s Coffee and Double Trouble provides free drip coffee or cold brew at both locations through Election Day, limited to one per voter.
  • Amy’s Ice Cream offers a free topping or crush’n at any location.
  • Bakery Lorraine provides free house coffee.
  • Paperboy offers a free chocolate chip cookie on Election Day.
  • Lick Honest Ice Creams gives a free topping on a scoop of ice cream.
  • Trudy’s Tex-Mex provides free queso on Election Day only.
  • Slackers Brewing Co. offers half off a beer on Election Day.

Additional Austin-area events include Creek Show at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park, where two free tickets are available between 9 a.m. and noon on Election Day. A voting sticker or selfie outside the polling location is accepted.

Offers in Nashville, Tennessee

Businesses in Nashville extend deals for voters showing an "I Voted" sticker, applicable to early voting or Election Day (noted as November 3).

  • Barista Parlor locations (airport excluded) offer free drip coffee on Election Day.
  • A location at 2028 Lindell Ave provides free any-sized coffee or 50% off any food item.
  • Lyft offers 50% off rides up to $10 with code 2020VOTE on November 3.
  • A store at 1006 Gallatin Ave gives 20% off entire purchase upon showing proof of voting (sticker, post, etc.), in-store only until November 3.
  • WeGo Public Transit provides free bus rides on Election Day.

Offers in New York City

Promotions in NYC target early voters and Election Day participants (October 26 to November 5 or November 5 specifically).

  • William Greenberg offers a free cookie.
  • Edible Arrangements provides a free treat.
  • SPIN at 48 E 23rd St offers a free hour of ping pong on November 5.
  • Cycle Bar NYC provides a free workout class; a picture with the sticker must be direct messaged (locations: NoHo, UES, WBRG, NoMad, Flatiron).
  • Fire Studio offers a free workout class.

National and Multi-Location Offers

Chains with widespread U.S. presence feature Election Day promotions on November 5, often while supplies last. Early voters may obtain stickers from participating locations.

  • Krispy Kreme offers a free Original Glazed doughnut at participating shops and provides "I Voted" stickers.
  • Yogurtland gives a 15% discount to in-store customers at participating locations (over 200 nationwide).
  • IKEA provides free frozen yogurt.

Additional mentions in Texas listings reference whole pizzas, ube gelato, ice cream, and smash burgers, though specific businesses are not detailed in the sources.

In Syracuse and surrounding areas, free doughnuts and "I Voted" stickers are distributed by Krispy Kreme, with proof of voting not always required but helpful for deals.

Eligibility and Access Notes

Offers generally require presentation of an "I Voted" sticker obtained from polling places. Early voters are advised to save stickers for Election Day use. Some accept alternative proof such as selfies or posts. Limitations include while supplies last, one per voter, in-store only, and specific dates or locations. Sources recommend verifying with businesses, as lists are subject to additions.

Conclusion

The compiled offers center on food, beverages, and limited services, redeemable by showing an "I Voted" sticker primarily on Election Day or during specified early voting windows. National chains like Krispy Kreme and Yogurtland provide broader access, while city-specific deals appear in Austin, Nashville, NYC, and Texas. Details derive from third-party blogs, which note ongoing updates but lack official brand verification.

Sources

  1. Where to Get Free Stuff for Voting Austin
  2. Election Day Voting Freebies NYC
  3. Election Day Deals Freebies for Voters in Nashville
  4. Election Day Freebies Deals 2024 AARP
  5. Free Things You Can Get with I Voted Sticker Texas 2024
  6. Election Day Freebies Syracuse