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Vance and Musk Push for National Election Day Holiday

3/14/2025

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US Vice President JD Vance is championing a bold initiative to declare Election Day a national holiday, a move designed to boost voter turnout. With the influential backing of billionaire Elon Musk, Vance envisions a system that mandates in-person voting using paper ballots and ID, tackling worries surrounding mail-in ballots. Though details remain under wraps, Musk's endorsement hints at significant behind-the-scenes conversations.

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US Vice President JD Vance is championing a bold initiative to declare Election Day a national holiday, a move designed to boost voter turnout. With the influential backing of billionaire Elon Musk, Vance envisions a system that mandates in-person voting using paper ballots and ID, tackling worries surrounding mail-in ballots. Though details remain under wraps, Musk's endorsement hints at significant behind-the-scenes conversations.