Election Day Preparation Guide

On November 3, 2008 by D. Bell

  • Don’t wear any campaign gear to the polls. The polls are a “no campaigning” zone and someone could use your t-shirt or hat as an excuse to deny you your right to vote!
  • Be prepared for a long wait, some precincts are expecting lines up to five hours long. Bring water, food, a book to read, an iPod, a game, whatever you need to keep entertained through the wait. Don’t get out of line, your vote is worth the wait.
  • If you usually vote “straight Democrat” or “straight Republican, be aware that some states will not count your vote for President if you only use this option. So if you want to vote the ticket, punch your presidential candidate FIRST, then the “straight ticket” option.
  • If you are in line before the poll closing time, you have the right to cast a vote. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
  • If you have any trouble at the polls, call the NAACP’s Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE. Volunteers will be on hand to provide technical and legal assistance throughout the day.

h/t blackgivesback

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