Thanks for the update . Hope it goes well ! <| sep |> 2 Only in the very strongest perception of individual freedom . Voting is comparable to filling out a census in my view , which most governments require . It is far , far , FAR less burdensome than jury duty , which is also required . I would say that there are a couple requirements for the state to meet to justify mandatory voting , but if met , it ' s entirely justified 1 . There NEEDS to be a spoiled ballot option . Not just putting in an unfilled ballot , there should be an official None of the above category . 2 . There need to be accommodations for medical issues , for travel , for people who live overseas , for bereavement . Basically , no one should face a fine unless they CHOOSE not to vote . 3 . Voting needs to be made as easy as humanly possible , within the requirements of anonymity and integrity of the results .