LONDON, ON – Adding excitement of a cheap thrill of gambling to voting, the city of London is carrying out its first election with its new Scratch-n-Vote balloting system.
The local government made Canadian history when they decided to change their voting system in 2017 to adopt a fun and new way of expressing democratic rights by scraping off a shiny adhesive on a ballot with a quarter.
“Imagine the possibilities of winning the choice of your preferred candidate for four years,” said Deputy Returning Officer Sandra Swift. “You could win up to one vote for mayor when you visit a participating polling station. Remember to vote responsibly and know your voting limit.”
Voter turnout is expected to skyrocket with hundreds lining up for the novelty of slowly revealing a predetermined ballot that has been described as “just plain fun to scratch.”
“I never considered voting before in what I consider the B-team of government, but damn that was fun,” said local Ali Dhanial. “And I came so close to winning a choice that I wanted. Maybe next time!”
Ballots cast for city councillors will be determined by scratching lucky symbols of municipal government such as a garbage can, utility bill, or a parking ticket.
Up to ten bonus votes may be won for any elector who wins the School Board Bingo.
