Diva
10-28-04, 07:33AM
From Bane:
Several lawyers have contacted me about the issue of what to do if you show up to vote and the election officials say you are not registered. Here is the procedure. First, be absolutely sure you are in the correct precinct. If you are in the wrong precinct, in most states, your vote won't be counted. If you are not 100% certain of your polling place, go to www.mypollingplace.com (http://www.mypollingplace.com/) and check. Alternatively, call the toll-free number 1-866-OUR-VOTE or your county clerk. If you are sure you are in the correct polling place and the officials claim you are not registered, ask for a provisional ballot and fill it out correctly. You are entitled to one by law. Politely, but firmly, insist on being given a provisional ballot.This was discussed at http://www.electoral-vote.com/ a great place to see the recent polls of US Politics. I decided that it was certainly importent enough to post here.
There have been a number of 'problems' yet again here, and I believe it's important that every vote counts, so make sure yours does, no matter who you are voting for, but especially if you are voting for Kerry. :p
Several lawyers have contacted me about the issue of what to do if you show up to vote and the election officials say you are not registered. Here is the procedure. First, be absolutely sure you are in the correct precinct. If you are in the wrong precinct, in most states, your vote won't be counted. If you are not 100% certain of your polling place, go to www.mypollingplace.com (http://www.mypollingplace.com/) and check. Alternatively, call the toll-free number 1-866-OUR-VOTE or your county clerk. If you are sure you are in the correct polling place and the officials claim you are not registered, ask for a provisional ballot and fill it out correctly. You are entitled to one by law. Politely, but firmly, insist on being given a provisional ballot.This was discussed at http://www.electoral-vote.com/ a great place to see the recent polls of US Politics. I decided that it was certainly importent enough to post here.
There have been a number of 'problems' yet again here, and I believe it's important that every vote counts, so make sure yours does, no matter who you are voting for, but especially if you are voting for Kerry. :p