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Propose to the FEC to mandate that all ballots for federal elections include "None of the above" as one of the options.

Created by R.S. on August 27, 2015

We the voting citizens of the US have a right to cast our ballots for the candidates of our choice for various offices, up to and including the POTUS. But when a voter feels strongly that none of the candidates merit their support, they should be given a better choice than not voting for a specific contest. People who conscientiously feel that a vote for "None of the above" is a better choice than the field of candidates listed on the ballot, should be able to still exercise their right to vote. This would allow a better understanding of the will of the people in an election. This would provide better analysis of the election by not confusing a "no confidence" voter expression with simple voter apathy, and would actually encourage more voter participation.

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