Can my spouse find out who I voted for in the presidential election?
*this is not legal advice, but we wanted to share some general information
With the election for President coming up, we have been getting questions about voting - in particular, “can my husband find out who I am voting for in the presidential election?” While voter laws vary state by state, we wanted to remind you of a few things:
In a Presidential general election, you can vote for anyone on the ballot - and from any party. As an example, if you are a registered Republican, you can vote for the Democratic nominee for President, Vice President, etc; and if you are a registered Democrat, you can vote for the Republican nominee for president. You do not have to change your registered party to vote for a nominee in the other party.
Your voter registration information is public - this can include that you voted, your address, and the party you are registered for.
Now here’s the important part - WHO you actually vote for on the ballot is not public information. You do not need to tell your spouse who you voted for, even if they ask. You can say, “that’s between me and the Ballot Box.” Your right to vote is part of our civil liberties, and your vote is your own – that being said, do whatever you need to do to remain safe.
HERE are the voting rules by state - please review for your state! HERE is a link to check your voter registration. HERE are 60 action items to prepare to vote in a Presidential election.