Be Careful about Voter Fraud and Disenfranchisement - Post Tips Here

[SummerChild]

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[ThetaDancer]

Originally Posted by Little32

^^To add to that, read everything on the ballot carefully. Check and double check to make sure that your ballot accurately reflects the votes you cast.

Absolutely! And if you have any questions or are confused about anything, ask! You have a right to ask poll workers/volunteers to explain the ballot.

And, if you are *in line* by the time the polls close, you have the right to vote.

And for the most part, be prepared to wait in lines tomorrow...bring water, a snack, anything that might make it a more comfortable wait.

[nikki1920]

A good piece of advice i heard was to buddy with the person behind and in front of you. Hold their places if they have to go to the bathroom, etc.

Be prepared to wait, dont wear your candidates shirt to the polls (or turn it inside out if you do), have ID on you, bring a book, some water, medicines if you are on them (!). If you are in line when the polls close, YOU ARE STILL ABLE TO VOTE.

If you get hassled, use your cell phone to take a pic of the person, or use the recording feature to record what they said if possible. BE SURE TO CAST A PROVISIONAL BALLOT IF SOMETHING HAPPENS AND YOU AREN'T ABLE TO VOTE!!! The provisional ballote DOES COUNT if all your information checks out.

Celebrate responsibly, please. We all know there are some unstable people who may become unhinged when Obama is announced the winner. (Or McCain, for that matter). Just be careful and celebrate in safe environments.

[Still BLUTANG]

i would also like to remind people to go to the polls with a POSITIVE attitude. my mom is an elections judge in our county and she will be there at 5:00 AM setting up so doors can open promptly at 7. She will stay until the last person has completed their civic duty. Although glitches may occur - the poll workers are volunteers and genuinely care about the democratic process. Be nice!

[SummerChild]

Just wanted to add to use the provisional ballot as a last ditch effort ONLY if you are not able to otherwise prove that you are registered. This is because provisional ballots can be contested. So use the provisional ballot if you don't have any other choice but don't be quick to just immediately ask for it before really exploring whether they have just missed your name during their first review of the papers in front of them, etc.

SC

Originally Posted by nikki1920

A good piece of advice i heard was to buddy with the person behind and in front of you. Hold their places if they have to go to the bathroom, etc.

Be prepared to wait, dont wear your candidates shirt to the polls (or turn it inside out if you do), have ID on you, bring a book, some water, medicines if you are on them (!). If you are in line when the polls close, YOU ARE STILL ABLE TO VOTE.

If you get hassled, use your cell phone to take a pic of the person, or use the recording feature to record what they said if possible. BE SURE TO CAST A PROVISIONAL BALLOT IF SOMETHING HAPPENS AND YOU AREN'T ABLE TO VOTE!!! The provisional ballote DOES COUNT if all your information checks out.

Celebrate responsibly, please. We all know there are some unstable people who may become unhinged when Obama is announced the winner. (Or McCain, for that matter). Just be careful and celebrate in safe environments.

[SummerChild]

Not sure if this has been posted but

1866-OUR-VOTE if you run into trouble voting at the polls.

Do not leave the polls. Take this number with you and call from the polls for help.

And take a PICTURE ID, and proof of the address at which you are registered to vote (i.e., utility bill in your name, if you have one). Some states don't require this, but many require a PICTURE ID (or proof of address if you are a first-time voter).

[nikki1920]

I thanked the poll workers at my location.

re: provisional ballots. I meant that if there was some issue, for voters to NOT leave without casting a provisional ballot. Not to just go and fill one out because the person took too long to find your name. :P

[Tinia2]

While waiting for a late breaking story, I found this story on Slate.com about problems all over the country:
The presidential election is coming to a close in the time-honored way—with widespread anxiety about voter fraud, voter suppression, mechanical glitches, and long lines at the polls. Here at Slate,we're keeping track of the outrages unfolding nationwide. Check this page often for the latest news.
http://www.slate.com/id/2203665/