The
presidential race in Florida,
heading
to a neck-and-neck finish;
the
last days of a closely contested campaign
in
the biggest swing state in the country.
A
virtual tie.
A
down-to-the-wire race.
Who
will be more effective
in
getting their voters out?
Independents
sticking with Obama?
Independents
moving towards Romney?
The
comfort and stability of the known?
The
unknown of Romney’s shifting positions?
Get
out and vote.
Obama wins if elections are fair and
open. Don’t let Republican voter
suppression and other dirty tricks steal your vote. Know your rights and vote.
© 2012 Catherine Giordano
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Be Prepared on Election Day
- Know
your polling place. You can locate your local polling place online at 866OurVote.org.
- Find
out the hours of your polling place and which forms of identification your
state requires by checking your
state’s voting checklist.
Know Your Rights on Election Day
If you are an eligible voter, you
have the following rights:
- If
your name is not on the official voter list but you believe you are
eligible to vote in that precinct, even if an election official challenges
your vote, you have the right to cast a provisional ballot.
- If
you are in line when the polls close, you are entitled to vote, no matter
how long it takes to get to the booth.
- In
many states, employers must allow you time to vote at some point during
the day and you can't be fired for being late due to long polling lines.
Check your personnel policies with your employer.
- You
have the right to vote without being intimidated by anyone.
- If
you are elderly or if you have a physical disability, you have the right
to vote using an accessible voting method and you have the right to
receive help with voting by an election officer or any other person of
your choice.
- Visit
the Election
Protection website for more information on your rights.
