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Free coffee and donuts for Southland voters

Sunday, November 02, 2008
Seattle Starbucks coffee shop

A Starbucks coffee shop begins to slow down just before closing it's doors early, Feb. 26, 2008, in Seattle. (AP Photo / Elaine Thompson)

Sometimes people need a little incentive to vote.

Now two major chains have an enticing offer.

Starbucks says it will give anyone who casts a ballot a free cup of coffee.

Krispy Kreme is also trying to get people to the polls. The Donut maker says they will hand out special red, white and blue star-shaped donuts to voters.

To get the treats, voters will have to show their "I Voted" sticker.

But there may be a problem.

California has a law that bans giving things to people to vote or stay away from the polls.

Violators could get 16 months to three years in prison.


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