Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Ohio, discusses the federal government shutdown and the drop in fuel costs on ‘Mornings with Maria.’
With the federal government in a funding standoff, figuring out what might be open or closed on Election Day is something however clear-cut.
That mentioned, the image is clearer on the state stage.
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There are 19 states that acknowledge Election Day as a civic vacation. (Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Photos)
Nineteen states, in addition to Puerto Rico, have designated Election Day as a civic vacation, throughout which all native authorities places of work, apart from election-related ones, stay closed.
These states are Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
Are authorities places of work open?
The federal authorities entered a shutdown on Oct. 1. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Photos)
It’s unsure. Some federal places of work and courts are anticipated to remain open throughout the shutdown, however many could also be closed or working on lowered schedules with restricted employees.
This additionally depends upon in case you reside in one of many 19 states that acknowledges Election Day as a vacation.
Are banks open?
Sure, since Election Day just isn’t a federal vacation, banks will function underneath their regular hours.
Will mail nonetheless be delivered on Election Day?
The mail will nonetheless be delivered on Election Day. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg/Getty Photos)
Sure. Like banks, the U.S. Postal Service follows the federal vacation schedule. Each UPS and FedEx can even function as ordinary.
Are retail and grocery shops open?
Sure, there aren’t any main retailers that shut for Election Day. Eating places might be open as nicely.
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Is the inventory market open on Election Day?
The New York Inventory Change, Nasdaq, and U.S. bond markets will stay open for buying and selling on Election Day. The following scheduled market vacation is Thanksgiving, when all three might be closed.