[ WP ] Alternate Universe where rebellious teens sneak out to vote underage instead of do drugs or drink

“ Look kid, if you don ’ t have the cash, you don ’ t get the name. ” A greasy haired, middle aged man rasped. 
 
 The teenager scowled in response before slapping an envelope into an extended hand. 
 
 “ Are you sure I can use this name? I don ’ t want to get busted. ” His voice was calm, displaying no signs of the concern he ’ d just expressed. 
 
 Ever since the last local election, there had been a drastic increase in voter fraud. It started as a grass roots effort. Those who had long been unable to vote showed up in droves, adopting the identities of their registered but politically apathetic neighbors. Reports compiled later showed that the majority of fraud was committed by high school students. 
 
 “ Trust me. No campaign signs on his lawn and every bit of political advertising I dropped into his mailbox this week ended up in the recycling. He ’ s a non-voter. ” 
 
 The stakes were higher this time. This wasn ’ t a matter of electing the town council, this was a presidential election. He needed to be sure he could get in and out without raising suspicion. The police had started detaining anyone they determined to be voting under an assumed identity. Despite this fact, it was still illegal to require identification to vote. 
 
 The boy smiled to himself at the thought as he read his name for November 8th: Paul Middleton, Independent. 155 Lark Avenue. 
 
 “ Hey, if any of your friends are looking to, ya know, send ‘ em my way. I ’ ve got a few other names scoped out already. ” The name collector muttered as he thumbed through the bills, silently counting. 
 
 “ Yeah, I will. Just make sure you aren ’ t giving out any old timer ’ s names, ok? My buddy ’ s girlfriend got picked up for using some blue hair ’ s name. You know old people **always** vote, come hell or high water. ” 
 
 “ That ’ s real amateur shit. That ’ s why they pay me the big bucks. You know how to reach me. Bye, *Paul*. ” He smirked as he left. 

