Ah, America. What would Election Day be without the promise of free merchandise?

Although it's technically illegal to offer freebies or discounts to people in exchange for voting, that doesn't stop businesses and restaurants from, well, giving you a dose of healthy encouragement.

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Here's a list of Michigan discounts related to Election Day:

Lyft is providing 50 percent off or up to $5 off rides across the country and free rides to underserved communities "that face significant obstacles to transportation." To get a discount, enter your zip code on Lyft's partner, Buzzfeed's website.

Uber is offering $10 off a single ride to the polls today. The most recent version of the Uber app is needed, where you can enter promotional code VOTE2018 in your app.

HopCat will serve free orders of "crack fries" to all patrons, who can also hang out and watch the night's results.

The Apparatus Room in the Foundation Hotel in downtown Detroit is offering $1 off draft Stroh's beer when you show your "I Voted" sticker.

Krispy Kreme will offer two dozen doughnuts to rewards members for $13 on both Tuesday and Wednesday. You'll need an email coupon. Join the program here.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is passing out free cookies with any entree purchase Tuesday and Wednesday. "No requirement to vote, just ask," reads a tweet from the company.

Blaze Pizza, with 6 locations in the Detroit metro area, will offer free delivery through its app on Tuesday.

Eastside Votes will have a voting information station at Mack Market, along with a voting party. "Wear your 'I Voted' sticker for a surprise," notes a tweet.

Before you hit the food, make sure to check out the Free Press's election coverage below: