Top 10 Tips For Election Day Voters (Revisited)
NOTE: We are reposting this important information after hearing of various voting problems citywide…
BE PREPARED ON ELECTION DAY!
Tuesday, November 4
Polls Open at 7:00 a.m.
Polls Close at 8:00 p.m.
Top 10 Tips for Election Day Voters
1. Know where to go to cast your vote! Find your polling location here.
2. Bring your photo ID, if you have one. You are not required to show ID unless you are a first time voter, but play it safe. Bring an ID just in case.
3. Know your rights! Insist on voting on a regular ballot if you are a registered voter. But if there is a problem, vote using a provisional ballot. No voter can be turned away without being allowed to vote.
4. Review your sample ballot before going to your polling place. Bring a list of candidates and ballot measures – that you intend to vote for – with you. Visit our list of recommended sites for information on California Propositions and L.A. County ballot measures.
5. Check your ballot before you finalize your vote!
6. Bring a cell phone. If you have problems, call the Secretary of State’s VOTER HOTLINE (1-800-345-VOTE), Common Cause (1-866-MYVOTE1) or the Election Protection Hotline (1-866-OURVOTE).
7. Do not wear campaign T-shirts, hats or buttons bearing the name of any politician or political campaign on them, including Barack Obama.
8. Election Day voter turnout is expected to set all-time records. Be prepared to wait in long lines at your polling place. (a) Arrive early in the morning, if possible. (b) If you plan to vote at night, arrive before the polls close at 8:00 p.m. – you will be legally guaranteed your right to vote. (c) If you arrive before 8:00 p.m., do not allow poll workers to close the polls until you have voted.
9. Bring a folding chair if you have problems standing for an extended period of time at your polling place
10. Bring bottled water and a snack, if necessary.
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