The rewards of living in a democratic nation where venal, power-hungry politicians can be voted out of office should be enough. But a free cookie and a cheap cocktail never hurt.

Los Angeles restaurants and bars are offering some great perks for anyone who voted in what might be The Most Important Election Of Your Life. So go vote in the 2018 midterms. Then whip out your "I Voted" 🇺🇸 sticker and enjoy these food and drink deals, because they're only valid on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018.

At The Village Bakery & Cafe in Atwater Village, your "I Voted" sticker gets you a free "I Voted" cookie.

Customers who come to CREAM (it stands for "Cookies Rule Everything Around Me") in North Hollywood or Northridge wearing an "I Voted" sticker will get 20% off their entire order.

Klatch Coffee will offer guests with an "I Voted" sticker a 6-ounce traditional cappuccino for $2.18. The deal is good at their Redondo Beach, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario and San Dimas locations.

will offer guests with an "I Voted" sticker a 6-ounce traditional cappuccino for $2.18. The deal is good at their Redondo Beach, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario and San Dimas locations. One cent beers are the big draw at several bars including Tony's Darts Away in Burbank, Mohawk Bend in Echo Park, Beelman's and Spring St. Bar in DTLA, Bluebird Brasserie in Sherman Oaks and Miracle Mile . They're all part of in Burbank,in Echo Park,andin DTLA,in Sherman Oaks and. They're all part of Artisanal Brewers Collective , a hospitality group.

Sage Vegan Bistro, with locations in Echo Park, Culver City and Pasadena, is discounting their Russian Collusion cocktail, a riff on the White Russian.

One week from today, visit the polls to make your voice heard 🗳📢, and then show us your voter sticker ⭐️ or stub to get a free single! #vote #electionday #icecream #mcconnells pic.twitter.com/5P7SQ99mSO — McConnells Ice Cream (@mccsicecream) October 31, 2018

Corner Cantina . Yes, you will need to show your "I Voted" sticker. Buy one beer and you'll get get another beer for a penny at DTLA's. Yes, you will need to show your "I Voted" sticker.

Ester's Wine Shop & Bar in Santa Monica will host an all-night happy hour from 3 p.m. until closing.

in Santa Monica will host an all-night happy hour from 3 p.m. until closing. Highland Park bar The Greyhound Bar & Grill — which we recently featured as one of the most accessible bars in northeast L.A. — is offering 50% off their signature chicken wings or veggie wings with an "I Voted" sticker.

Little Tokyo in DTLA has a few deals. Visit Prime Pizza for a free slice of cheese pizza then head to Cafe Dulce for a free donut hole. Both deals are only good while supplies last and you'll need your "I Voted" sticker. for a free slice of cheese pizza then head tofor a free donut hole. Both deals are only good while supplies last and you'll need your "I Voted" sticker.

Baldoria DTLA is offering extended happy hour deals from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. along with a live election results watching party. Be sure to bring your "I Voted" sticker. Also in Little Tokyo,is offering extended happy hour deals from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. along with a live election results watching party. Be sure to bring your "I Voted" sticker.

Lemonade — with locations in downtown, Glendale, mid-city, Pasadena, Studio City, the westside, the South Bay and Orange County — will be offering a free cold-pressed lemonade with purchase when you display your "I Voted" sticker. This deal is available at all locations.

At HomeState , known for its queso and breakfast tacos, show up to either location wearing your "I Voted" sticker and get one of their house-made salted chocolate chip cookies for free . The Los Feliz location closes early, at 3 p.m., but the Highland Park location stays open until 10 p.m.

Now, get out there and vote!

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