Election Day Freebies And The St Louis Voting Experience

Election Day has become not only a day for civic duty but also an opportunity for various businesses to offer promotions and freebies to voters. In the St. Louis area, voters have access to a variety of offers while participating in the democratic process. While specific offers may vary by year, the tradition of businesses supporting voters on Election Day appears to be growing. This article explores the various election day freebies available to voters, with specific attention to the voting experience in St. Louis County as documented in recent elections.

Food and Beverage Offers: Several food and beverage chains traditionally offer free items to voters on Election Day. These promotions typically require voters to show their "I Voted" sticker, which is provided at polling places.

Krispy Kreme is a consistent participant in election day promotions. The donut chain offers a free Original Glazed doughnut to voters while supplies last. The company also hands out "I Voted" stickers to those who voted early or sent in an absentee ballot. This offer is available at participating locations across the country, including those in the St. Louis area. Customers are encouraged to call ahead to confirm participation.

Marco's Pizza offers voters a voucher for a free Medium 1-Topping Pizza on Election Day. Customers can obtain this voucher by clicking a specific link on Election Day. Additionally, the pizza chain gives social media fans the chance to win four years' worth of free pizza by liking their Facebook page.

Starbucks participates by offering a free "Indivisible" bracelet to customers who wear their "I Voted" sticker into any location. These patriotic bracelets are available while supplies last at St. Louis area stores.

Firehouse Subs provides a free medium drink with no purchase necessary to customers wearing an "I Voted" sticker on Election Day at their St. Louis locations.

Great American Cookies, with a location at Kentucky Oaks Mall in Paducah (near the St. Louis area), offers a free cookie to anyone wearing an "I Voted" sticker on Election Day.

Johnny Rockets, a 1950s diner-style chain, offers customers one free shake with an in-store purchase on Election Day at participating St. Louis area locations. Guests must mention the "Free Shake" offer at the register to receive their discount.

Yogurtland, a frozen yogurt chain with more than 200 locations across the country, offers a 15 percent discount to in-store customers who show their "I Voted" sticker on Election Day. While specific St. Louis locations aren't mentioned, customers in the area can check the company's website to find participating stores.

Retail and Service Discounts: Beyond food and beverages, several retailers and service providers offer election day promotions in the St. Louis area.

IKEA, with a location serving the St. Louis region, participates by offering a free frozen yogurt at participating locations on Election Day. The coupon for this offer is available on the company's website.

Round Table Pizza, with more than 400 locations mostly on the West Coast, offers $6 off a large or extra-large pizza for dine-in, carry-out, or delivery at participating locations. While primarily West Coast-based, some Midwestern locations may participate.

Car rental company Hertz offers one free day when customers rent two or more days from October 21 to November 5, as part of its "Drive the Vote" promotion, available at St. Louis area locations.

Transportation Offers: Transportation companies also provide election day incentives to encourage voter participation in the St. Louis region.

Uber offers riders 50% off trips to their polling place, with a maximum discount of $10. The company's app features a "Go Vote!" tile that users can click to access this promotion and find their nearest polling place. Additionally, Uber Eats offers 25% off orders up to $15, with a $25 minimum order requirement. This offer is available from 6 pm local time on November 5 to 7 am local time on November 6 in the St. Louis area.

Lyft also offers a 50% discount (up to $10) on Election Day rides to the polls. Users can preload the ride code VOTE24 on or