{"id":13948,"date":"2026-02-20T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weazel-news.online\/?p=13948"},"modified":"2026-02-20T07:24:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T12:24:05","slug":"get-out-and-vote-spring-2026-general-election-polls-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weazel-news.online\/index.php\/2026\/02\/20\/get-out-and-vote-spring-2026-general-election-polls-open\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Out And Vote! Spring 2026 General Election Polls Open"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>No matter what your reason is, GO VOTE! (Song by Lulu Moon)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Voting has begun! Starting at 2pm (ET) on the 20th of February citizens are able to cast their vote for who they want to represent them in the San Andreas Legislature. Voting wraps up on Monday, the 23rd of February at 2pm (ET). In case you missed it, watch the re-broadcast of the Spring 2026 Gubernatorial Debates below to get a better understanding of each of the candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"20260215 - Spring 2026 Gubernatorial Debates\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6wrQntA7zkA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">20260215 &#8211; Spring 2026 Gubernatorial Debates<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does the Election Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Voting in the state of San Andreas operates under a different principle than other states. We use single transferable vote (STV) which allows you to vote for the candidates in order of preference. The candidate in the first box is your most preferred candidate. You can rank all the candidates in order, but this is not a requirement for voting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your first preference comes last, your vote will transfer to your second preference. This process repeats until all the seats are filled or if a candidate you have preferred reaches the required quota to be elected. Still confused? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=l8XOZJkozfI\">Here is a fun video explaining it all<\/a>, and if you want to learn more, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Ac9070OIMUg\">you can watch this follow up video as well<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I vote?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alright, voting time. In this state, voting is conducted at City Hall. If this is your first time voting in San Andreas, don&#8217;t worry, you&#8217;re already registered to vote! Voting takes place at City Hall in the lobby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rockford City Hall<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>At Rockford City Hall you will need to approach the polling assistants behind the white tables. You can find them by turning right from the entrance of the main lobby area, towards the courthouse side of the building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aligncenter has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-12436\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/weazel-news.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/VoteSpElection_20240315-1024x576.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weazel-news.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/VoteSpElection_20240315-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/weazel-news.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/VoteSpElection_20240315-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weazel-news.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/VoteSpElection_20240315-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weazel-news.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/VoteSpElection_20240315-1536x864.jpg 1536w, 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Hall<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>At Paleto Bay Town Hall the polling assistant will be behind the side desk in the main lobby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-13951\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/weazel-news.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/S26Election-SandyVoting.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weazel-news.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/S26Election-SandyVoting.png 600w, https:\/\/weazel-news.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/S26Election-SandyVoting-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/weazel-news.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/S26Election-SandyVoting-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/weazel-news.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/S26Election-SandyVoting-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/weazel-news.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/S26Election-SandyVoting-310x310.png 310w, https:\/\/weazel-news.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/S26Election-SandyVoting-105x105.png 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Sandy Shores Sheriffs Office<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-13952\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/weazel-news.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/S26Election-PaletoVoting.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weazel-news.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/S26Election-PaletoVoting.png 600w, https:\/\/weazel-news.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/S26Election-PaletoVoting-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/weazel-news.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/S26Election-PaletoVoting-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/weazel-news.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/S26Election-PaletoVoting-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/weazel-news.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/S26Election-PaletoVoting-310x310.png 310w, https:\/\/weazel-news.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/S26Election-PaletoVoting-105x105.png 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Paleto Bay Town Hall<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the new polling locations, the ballot has gotten a bit of a modern facelift this election. When you talk with the polling assistants at your chosen polling place they will hand you a tablet to vote on. Fill out your ballot with your candidate choices, submit it appropriately in order for you vote to be cast, claim a sweet sticker to show you voted, and that&#8217;s it! You have just voted in the General Election.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/weazel-news.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/S26Election-Ballot-1024x472.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weazel-news.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/S26Election-Ballot-1024x472.png 1024w, https:\/\/weazel-news.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/S26Election-Ballot-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/weazel-news.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/S26Election-Ballot-768x354.png 768w, https:\/\/weazel-news.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/S26Election-Ballot-650x300.png 650w, https:\/\/weazel-news.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/S26Election-Ballot-310x143.png 310w, https:\/\/weazel-news.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/S26Election-Ballot-150x69.png 150w, https:\/\/weazel-news.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/S26Election-Ballot.png 1185w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spring 2026 General Election Ballot (Provided By: San Andreas Election Commission)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Weazel News is committed to being your unbiased political information center each election season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No matter what your reason is, GO VOTE! (Song by Lulu Moon) Voting has begun! Starting at 2pm (ET) on the 20th of February citizens are able to cast their vote for who they want to represent them in the San Andreas Legislature. Voting wraps up on Monday, the 23rd of February at 2pm (ET). 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