Election Day 2024 offers U.S. voters opportunities to access complimentary food items and discounts at various national and regional chains. These promotions are designed to acknowledge civic participation and provide small perks on November 5. The availability of these offers varies by location, with specific deals concentrated in regions such as Ohio and Georgia. Most participating brands require customers to present an "I Voted" sticker or mention a specific keyword at the register to redeem the offers. Additionally, some food delivery services are providing discounts on orders placed during the election period.
Restaurant and Food Chain Promotions
Several restaurant chains are offering free food or price reductions on Election Day, November 5, 2024. These incentives range from complimentary beverages to percentage-based discounts on menu items.
Coffee and Doughnuts
- 7-Eleven: Through the 7Rewards app, customers can receive a free coffee of any size.
- Krispy Kreme: Participating U.S. shops are giving away one free Original Glazed doughnut per customer. Locations will also distribute "I Voted" stickers while supplies last.
Fast Food and Casual Dining
- BurgerFi: In-store visitors can purchase a $5 "Conflicted" burger.
- Chuck E. Cheese: Customers can use coupon code #5253 for a discount.
- Dave & Buster's: The chain is offering $5 beers all day. On Election Day, customers can also enjoy half-priced games, $5 late-night bites, and the "Eat, Drink, Play Combo Meal" for $19.99, which includes a $10 power card, an entrée, and a fountain drink.
- Fazoli's: Customers receive $2 off signature baked menu items, including baked chicken Parmigiano, loaded baked spaghetti, and spicy baked ziti with Italian sausage. This offer is valid for in-store purchases at participating locations.
- Johnny Rockets: Patrons who mention "Free Shake" at the register will receive a free non-vegan milkshake with any in-store purchase. The deal excludes Craig's Vegan Shakes.
- Junior's Restaurant & Cheesecake: This Brooklyn-based eatery offers 50% off cheesecake slices with the purchase of any entrée. Additionally, customers can get $5 off whole cakes in-restaurant and $7 off all cakes online.
- Lazy Dog Restaurants: Guests who show an "I Voted" sticker will receive a free handcrafted non-alcoholic beverage (such as lemonades, twisted sodas, or sparkling refreshers) with any entrée purchase.
- Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub: Locations in New England and New York will provide a free kids meal to customers who purchase an adult entrée on November 5.
Specialty and Regional Offers
- BrewDog: Customers at locations in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Greater Columbus, Ohio, and Atlanta, Georgia, can enjoy a can of Punk IPA for $2.70. This price point references the number of electoral votes required to win the presidency.
- Edible: Customers can receive a free treat at participating stores by showing an "I Voted" sticker.
- Flat Top Grill: This chain offers 20% off the in-store tab (excluding alcohol) for customers who present their voting sticker.
- Round Table Pizza: Participating locations offer $6 off a large or XL pizza for dine-in, carry-out, and delivery.
- Yogurtland: Customers can receive a 15% discount on their order at participating locations by showing an "I Voted" sticker.
Food Delivery Service Deals
Grubhub is offering a series of deals between November 4 and 10 for customers placing delivery orders. Most of these promotions require a minimum order value of $25.
- Starbucks: 30% off a delivery order of $20 or more (up to a $9 maximum discount).
- Wendy’s: Free Baconator with a purchase of $25 or more.
- KFC: $7 off a $25 or more delivery order.
- Shake Shack: Free SmokeShack with a purchase of $25 or more.
- Arby’s: 25% off an order of $25 or more (up to a $7 maximum discount).
- Little Caesars: Free ExtraMostBestest Pizza with an order of $25 or more.
Non-Food Promotions and Transportation
In addition to food offers, various other services provide discounts or free access on Election Day. These include transportation services, retail discounts, and childcare assistance.
Transportation
- Cleveland RTA: The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority provides free fares for all riders on all modes of transit, including bus, rail, and paratransit.
- Laketran: The regional public transit agency in Lake County offers free rides to voters. Riders simply need to inform the bus driver that they are going to vote or have just voted. For Dial-a-Ride service, customers can make a reservation by calling 440-354-6100.
- Akron METRO RTA: Residents in Summit County can use all public transportation services for free on Election Day.
- Lyft: The rideshare service is offering 50% off one ride (up to $10) to any polling location or dropbox using the promo code 2020VOTE. Additionally, select riders can receive 45% off one ride between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m., with a maximum discount of $10. First-time riders get $5 off up to 10 rides by using the code NOVEMBER8TH.
- Uber: First-time riders can receive $20 off using the code VOTETODAY. The app can also help locate polling places using the voter registration address.
- Zipcar: Select cars are available for free from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. for evening voters; taxes and fees apply.
Retail and Services
- Gold's Gym: Customers can show their voting sticker for free gym access.
- Macy's: An Election Day sale provides an extra 10%, 15%, or 20% off with promo code "VOTE."
- Select YMCAs: Some locations are offering free childcare to allow parents to vote. Customers should call their nearest location for availability.
- Hertz: The car rental company offers one free day on Election Day when renting a vehicle for at least two days.
- GourmetGiftBaskets.com: Readers can save 20% on gift baskets through November 30 using the code VOTETODAY.