Your Voting Rights
The election is only two days away, and the stage is set for a massive turnout, bringing with it the possibility of confusion, long waits, harassment, intimidation, and legal challenges by both sides. Voting is one of our most precious rights; be sure to read through the list below and make sure that your vote is counted.
- You are entitled to vote without being harassed or intimidated by anyone.
- Bring personal identification with you to the polls (driver's license, government ID, bank statement or utility bill).
- If you forget your ID, you can still vote. (In some states, all you need to do is sign an affidavit. In others, you can vote by provisional ballot.)
- If records show you have moved, you can vote by signing an address confirmation.
- If you are in line at the polling place before the polls close, you can vote.
- You have the right to receive a demonstration of voting equipment before voting.
- If you are disabled or are over the age of 65, you have the right to an accessible polling place and help in voting.
If anyone challenges your right to vote :
- Talk to the Voting Rights attorney at your polling place.
- Ask for the name of the person who is denying you the right to vote and write it down.
- Ask to talk to a supervisor and lodge a complaint.