Get Election Day freebies at Krispy Kreme, Mcdonald’s
Free food and discounts are up for grabs this Election Day regardless of whether you have an “I Voted” sticker.
Krispy Kreme is giving away glazed doughnuts to all along with a special voting sticker while supplies last Tuesday. Planet Fitness is offering a way to work off the stress of the election with a free workout and massage Tuesday through Nov. 8.
Election Day also is National Sandwich Day and several restaurants are offering discounts and specials on subs Tuesday.
Free and discounted rides to polls
A popular Election Day discount is a ride to the polls. Aside from ride-sharing apps offering deals, several cities and communities are providing free rides on Election Day including Los Angeles and Indianapolis, Indiana. Check with your local transit system to see if they have an offer.
Hertz: When you book a rental car for two or more days Tuesday, get a free day “to perform your civic duty,” the car rental company said. This offer is valid at participating neighborhood locations and a 24-hour advance reservation is required. Learn more at www.hertz. com.
Lyft: Get 50% off one ride up to $10 Tuesday to any polling location or dropbox using the code 2020VOTE. Lyft also is including its network of bikes and scooters in select cities in this offer.
Uber: Get 50% off roundtrip rides to the polls, up to $7 each way or up to $14 for the two trips. Uber says the discounts will be “automatically applied when you request your ride by using the polling finder,” which is an in-app feature.
Many deals offered
Here are some of the deals available Tuesday at participating locations unless otherwise noted. To be on the safe side, check with your closest location before heading out.
Chili’s: Through Election Day, get the Presidente Margarita for $5 and a free commemorative sticker while supplies last. Chili’s also is hosting a contest. Learn more at www.chilis.com.
Krispy Kreme: All guests get a free Original Glazed Doughnut and an “I Voted” sticker Tuesday, while supplies last.
Mcdonald’s: Starting Tuesday and through Nov. 9, Mcdonald’s is giving away its new pastry items with the purchase of a hot or iced coffee through its app. The offer in the app can be used once per day. The new Mccafé Bakery lineup includes an apple fritter, blueberry muffin and cinnamon roll.