Election Day Freebies and Deals Available to Indiana Voters

Election Day in Indiana offers a range of promotional incentives designed to reward voters for their civic participation. These offers primarily focus on food and beverage discounts, transportation assistance, and community support initiatives. The availability of these deals varies by location, participating brand, and specific eligibility requirements, such as presenting an "I Voted" sticker or using a promotional code.

Food and Beverage Promotions

Several restaurant chains and food brands offer free items or discounts to voters on Election Day. These promotions generally require voters to present an "I Voted" sticker or mention the offer at participating locations.

Sliders and Meal Deals

Boston Market offers a free slider to voters from 9 p.m. to close at all locations nationwide. No purchase is necessary. The available flavors include Chicken Cheddar, Turkey Cheddar, Chicken Chipotle, and BBQ Meatloaf. This offer is part of Boston Market's Late Night menu.

In Indianapolis specifically, Boston Market previously offered a buy-one, get-one slider promotion for their new sandwiches through November 8, 2020. On Election Day during that period, voters could receive a free sandwich of the same flavor options from 9 p.m. to close.

Coffee and Beverages

Biggby Coffee locations offer a buy-one-get-one free deal or $1 off any drink up to 24 ounces at participating locations.

Birch Coffee offers a free drip coffee at any of its 10 New York City locations for voters who present an "I Voted" sticker.

Snacks and Desserts

Bobo's offers free oat bars to voters. To receive a coupon for a free bar, voters must fill out a form at eatbobos.com/vote. It is optional to share a photo of an "I Voted" sticker. This brand previously offered 2,000 coupons for free oat bars on Election Day.

Krispy Kreme provides a free original glazed doughnut at participating U.S. shops. Voters receive an "I Voted" sticker, but proof of voting is not required to get the freebie.

Ikea offers free frozen yogurt at participating Swedish bistros on Election Day. While proof of voting is not required, shoppers must present a printed or electronic coupon available on the Ikea website. No purchase is necessary.

Other Restaurant Offers

Lazy Dog Restaurants provide a free non-alcoholic beverage with any entrée purchase for customers showing an "I Voted" sticker. Options include Lemonade, Cucumber Lemon Sparkling Refresher, and Twisted Orange Fanta with Vanilla Bean Cream.

Johnny Rockets offers a free shake with any in-store purchase on Election Day when voters show proof of voting, such as an "I Voted" sticker. This offer is not valid on Craig’s Vegan Shakes.

California Tortilla offers free chips and queso to voters who tell staff they voted.

Condado Tacos offers a free taco to voters who present an "I Voted" sticker.

SAJJ Mediterranean offers a free dessert to voters who flash an "I Voted" sticker at locations throughout California.

Twin Peaks offers a free order of chips and queso with the purchase of any beverage for voters wearing an "I Voted" sticker.

Treat House offers buy-one-get-one Rice Krispie treats at its New York location (452 Amsterdam Ave) for voters showing an "I Voted" sticker.

Farm Burger offers free fries to anyone wearing an "I Voted" sticker or mentioning the promotion on social media at all 12 locations.

Hot Chicken Takeover offers 20% off orders for voters showing an "I Voted" sticker (in-store only, excludes alcohol).

Flat Top Grill and Genghis Grill both offer 20% off orders when voters show an "I Voted" sticker (in-store only, excludes alcohol).

Enlightened offers a coupon for free ice cream to anyone who mentions the word "vote" and tags @eatenlightened on Instagram stories on Election Day.

CAVA and Zoës Kitchen provide free meals to poll workers with proof of badge in-person.

Chopt Creative Salad Co. offers free meals to badged poll workers.

Transportation Assistance

Various ride-sharing apps and rental car companies provide discounts or free services to facilitate travel to polling locations.

Ride-Sharing Discounts

Lyft offers 50% off one ride up to $10 on Election Day to any polling location or dropbox. Users must use the code 2020VOTE or VOTE24 (depending on the year referenced) in the Lyft app. The code is valid from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Lyft also includes bikes and scooters in select cities in this offer.

Uber offers 50% off roundtrip rides to the polls, up to $7 each way or up to $14 for the two trips. The discount is automatically applied when requesting a ride by using the polling finder feature in the app. Terms and conditions apply, and this offer is not available in California and Michigan.

Lime offers free scooter or bike rides to the polls by entering the code VOTE2024 at checkout. This offer is valid through Election Day.

Rental Car Offers

Hertz offers a free rental day when booking a rental car for two or more days on Monday or Tuesday of Election Day week. This offer is valid at participating neighborhood locations and requires a 24-hour advance reservation. The promotion is intended to allow renters to "perform their civic duty."

Local and Community Rides

In Indianapolis, community organizations provide free rides. Northeast Indiana NOW offered free Uber rides to and from polling locations to Allen County voters during early voting and on Election Day.

Additionally, various cities and communities provide free rides on Election Day, including Los Angeles and Indianapolis. Consumers are advised to check with their local transit system for specific offers.

Community Support and Line Reporting

Nonpartisan, nonprofit organizations assist voters encountering long lines. In Indianapolis, which is one of 29 cities participating in a specific initiative, voters can report long lines. The organization will then send food trucks offering free, individually wrapped snacks and beverages to everyone at the polling location.

Northeast Indiana NOW held a "Get Out The Vote" rally at the Allen County Courthouse in Fort Wayne. Following the rally, attendees were invited to canvas and contact voters to encourage voting. Early voting information for Allen County indicates availability at the Rousseau Center and four satellite locations during specified hours leading up to Election Day.

Conclusion

Election Day in Indiana presents consumers with various opportunities to receive free products and discounts. The primary categories of offers include food and beverages from major chains, transportation discounts via ride-sharing and rental services, and community support initiatives. Eligibility for these offers typically requires proof of voting, such as an "I Voted" sticker, or participation in specific promotional activities like using a promo code or filling out an online form. Availability is often limited to participating locations, and consumers are advised to verify details with specific brands or local providers.