Voting Tips

Find out where your voting place is and if it is easily accessible. If it is inaccessible you can request to vote at another location or by absentee ballot.

Make sure you’re registered to vote!

Allow plenty of time if you plan to vote early in the morning or right after work. Those are the busiest times. Also, Don't Forget Your ID!!!

Make sure that your friends and neighbors have rides to their polling places.

If you need help before or during voting, ask a poll worker. Its what they are there for.

Be sure to confirm the location of your polling place, as they can and do change, before you head out to vote.

If you need to, or would like to, you have the option to vote early. Check with your state to see if these options would are available to you.

Cast an informed vote! Take the time to read all of your options while voting. You don't have to mark an answer for every contest to vote.

Know your candidates, research them and make sure your vote is your own!

Make sure your registered in time to cast your vote. The federal election (ie: the President) is always held the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. However your town, city, or state may have special and primary elections on another date.

Most states prohibit wearing political themed clothing, hats, buttons, etc at the polls so make sure to leave any of that stuff at home. They will ask you to remove the item(s) before entering the polling place and may even send you home. There is usually a restriction on the distance from the polling place that political signs and messages can be placed. Check your local state laws to find the information pertinent to where you live.