Tech PR / Social Media Advisor / Content Strategist
Today I voted in the Texas primary elections.
When I signed in at the desk, I showed my ID and was handed a color coded popsicle stick which designated with an R on the left and and 3026 on the right. R stood for Republican and 3026 is my precinct.
While I was thrilled to take part in a right I hold dear, I am somewhat perplexed that in this modern age that we live in, we are using something like the popsicle stick to designate my party affiliation. When I asked the election judge why they had this procedure in place, he told me that since I did not have my voter registration card with me, they use popsicle sticks to ensure I vote in the right precinct and in the right party. He they told me that this is only done in the primaries.
Ah... the primaries. I suppose the primaries are of less importance than a real election.
Though charmed with the popsicle stick, I must say that I would like to see the voting process in Bexar County be upgraded.Maybe a scan of my registration, that prints out a label that is tied to a code generator.
It's easy, free and would not use non sustainable materials like a popsicle stick.
Your take?
Tech PR / Social Media Advisor/ Content Strategist
Alan Weinkrantz is a strategic technology Public Relations and Social Media advisor to American and Israeli companies.
He helps thought leaders establish their message, create visibility, and build credibility via traditional and emerging media channels.
Tech PR / Social Media Advisor/ Content Strategist
Alan Weinkrantz is a strategic technology Public Relations and Social Media advisor to American and Israeli companies.
He helps thought leaders establish their message, create visibility, and build credibility via traditional and emerging media channels.
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