Problem: Article: In an open election, you don't have to vote in the primary for the party you're officially affiliated with. However, you can only vote in one party's election. Before you go to the polls, decide which ballot you're going to ask for. For example, you can vote Republican even if you're a registered Democrat, but you can't vote in both elections. You can also vote in either primary (but not both) even if you're registered Independent or did not declare an affiliation. To make sure you're able to vote on time, look up when your state or territory's primary elections are taking place. Many states also offer early voting dates prior to Election Day. You can find your local primary date(s) on the U.S. Vote Foundation website. For example, in 2020, the date for Minnesota's Presidential Preference Primary Election is Tuesday, March 3. The date for the 2020 Minnesota State Primary Election is Tuesday, August 11. If you're unable to reach the polls on Election Day or simply enjoy the convenience of being able to vote early, visit your state or local election website to find out about early voting locations in your area. Most states that have early voting allow you to vote early without providing an excuse. Some states will allow you to vote as early as 45 days before Election Day, while others only open up the polls a few days before the election. You can also find out your early polling locations when you check your voter registration status on CanIVote.org. org to find your Election Day polling place. The Vote.org website provides information about polling places for upcoming elections. Visit https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/ and scroll down to find polling place information for your state. When you click the link for your state, you will need to provide information such as your zip code and street address. Alternatively, you may be able to look up your polling place by providing your name, date of birth, and county of residence. Many states currently require or request you to present some form of identification in order to vote. Before you head to the polls, check your state's laws on your state election website to find out what type of documentation you need to bring. You can find a guide to the voter ID requirements in each state and territory on the National Conference of State Legislatures website or by visiting https://www.vote.org/voter-id-laws/. Some states require a photo ID (such as a driver's license or state ID), while others require non-photo IDs, such as a bill or bank statement with your name and address on it. Even some states that require an ID may provide other options for proving your identity, such as using a provisional ballot or signing an affidavit of identity. If you can't provide an ID, check your state's laws to find out if you have other options. Once you arrive at your polling place, approach the registration table and give your name, address, and any required ID to one of the election judges on duty. They will give you the ballot of your choice or tell you how to log on to one of the touchscreen voting machines. In an open primary, you can request either a Republican ballot or a Democratic ballot, regardless of the affiliation listed on your voter registration card. If you're voting absentee or by mail, you don't have to visit a polling place. Simply fill out your ballot and mail it to the specified address. The poll workers at your polling place will provide detailed instructions about how to fill out and cast your ballot. Follow their instructions carefully to ensure that your votes are recorded correctly. If you're using a paper ballot, you may be asked to fill in bubbles next to the names of your chosen candidates with a pen or pencil, or to use a stylus to punch holes in the ballot. When you're done, the poll workers may ask you to insert the completed ballot into a box or other safe receptacle. If you're using a touchscreen voting machine, you'll use your finger or a stylus to select the candidates of your choice on the screen. Before you cast your ballot, you will be given an opportunity to review it.
Summary: Decide which party's primary you want to vote in. Check the date for your state's primary election. Visit an early voting location if you can't vote on Election Day. Go to Vote. Bring a form of ID if your state requires it. Check in with the election judges at your polling place. Fill out the ballot for your party of choice according to the directions.

Problem: Article: Dark leaves on a snake plant indicate that it is healthy and well-nourished. Leaves that have a yellowish tinge on the outer edge of the leaves or leaves that are pale and floppy could indicate that the plant is dying. Don't re-pot your plant until it's healthy so it can adjust to its new home and survive the transfer. A pale sansevieria doesn't necessarily mean that the plant will die. It may just need some water and care and you can bring it back to life! Sansevieria are very susceptible to rotting out, especially if they sit in water for too long. Choose a pot that has good drainage, like a terra cotta pot or a pot made with another porous material so your snake plant isn't at risk of rotting. Porous materials include terra cotta, clay, timber, paper pulp, and other natural materials that allow moisture to move through them. Snake plants don't require too much water, and their roots can actually be damaged if they're allowed to soak in soil that is full of moisture. To allow for good drainage and a healthy root system, choose a free-draining soil mix or even a soilless potting mixture. Place your sansevieria into the potting mixture and cover it with enough to hold it secure in the pot. Many potting mixes that you can purchase from gardening stores are designed to help control moisture and improve drainage. Check the packaging for information on the potting mix. Use a soilless potting medium like vermiculite, peat moss, or perlite. When you're ready to re-pot your snake plant, take a firm hold of the base of the leaves, where they connect to the soil. Gently slide the plant out of its pot. Don't shake any dirt loose from the roots. Be careful not to yank or jerk the plant or you could separate the leaves from the roots and kill the plant. Move the plant to its new pot and add enough soil or soilless mixture to support the plant and keep it upright. Add more soil mixture if the sansevieria leans to one side or is unstable in the pot. Hold the snake plant in an upright position while you add soil to the pot. Pack the soil down by patting it with your hand to add support to the plant.
Summary:
Look for dark green leaves to make sure your sansevieria is healthy. Get a pot made out of a porous material. Choose a potting mix that allows for good drainage. Grasp the sansevieria at the base of the leaves and pull it from the pot it came in. Place the snake plant into its new pot and add soil to cover the roots.