A final public service announcement for any American readers which might bear repeating:<\/p>\n
Find out where your polling place is by calling your county clerk or checking www.mypollingplace.com<\/a><\/p>\n Alternatively, call 1-866-MYVOTE1 to find your polling place.<\/p>\n Check the hours the polls are open with your city or county clerk.<\/p>\n Print the League of Women Voters’ card in English<\/a> or Spanish<\/a> and put it in your wallet or purse. Despite the name of the organisation which produced it, it is not just for women, and provides a handy checklist of both your voting rights and what to do if challenged.<\/p>\n Bring a government-issued picture ID<\/a> like a driver’s license or passport when you vote. Some states require it but if there are problems, you will certainly need it. If you have a cell phone, take it to call for help if need be.<\/p>\n As you enter the polls, note if there is an Election Protection person outside the polling place.<\/p>\n If you are not listed as a registered voter, try to register on the spot. Some states allow that. Otherwise, talk to the Election Protection person if there is one or call 1-866-OUR-VOTE for instructions. If neither of these helps, ask for a provisional ballot, but you will need a picture ID to get one.<\/p>\n Finally, if you are certain you are eligable to vote, don’t let anyone tell you you’re not. If your status is disputed you can still cast a provisional ballot. It may also be worth asking for ID from anyone who challenges your vote, and taking down the details – turn their tactics back on them.<\/p>\n America – make us proud of you again. Please?<\/p>\n Update<\/b>: More useful info<\/a> (especially for Ohio voters) via The Daily Kos.<\/p>\n Oh, and this<\/a> should be handy over the next 12 hours or so… (Cheers, Manic<\/a>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A final public service announcement for any American readers which might bear repeating: Find out where your polling place is by calling your county clerk or checking www.mypollingplace.com Alternatively, call 1-866-MYVOTE1 to find your polling place. Check the hours the … Continue reading