Our voices matter; otherwise, these politicians wouldn’t be trying to stop us from voting. They know they’re in trouble for taking away our healthcare, making it harder for us to buy groceries, housing, and gas, taking our neighbors, terrorizing our communities, and continuing senseless wars. They’re doing everything they can to keep us divided.
SEIU members and working people of every race and background see through the lies being spread about voting. We’re organizing in our neighborhoods, workplaces, and cities to fight back. We’re pushing back and saying, “Hands Off Our Vote!”
KNOW YOUR VOTING RIGHTS AT THE POLLS!
As a voter, you have protected rights when you vote. Make sure you know your rights and have critical resources on hand in case you are faced with issues while voting or at the polls this year!
- ID requirements are different from state to state. Know your state’s voter ID requirements before you go to the polls. Don’t rely on past information, as some requirements may have changed. Learn your state’s voter ID Laws here!
- Some states have same-day voter registration. If you or a family member still needs to register to vote, know your state’s registration laws.
- If you’re still in line to vote when polls close, you are still allowed to vote. Don’t lose your place or leave the line! Make sure you get your vote in, even in the nick of time!
- If you make a mistake on your ballot, don’t be afraid to ask for a new one! Make sure your vote counts!
- A paper ballot should be available if your machine, or all machines at a voting location, are down. Ask for a paper ballot if you need one.
- Voting locations are legally required to be accessible. If a location is not accessible, an alternative way of voting should be provided. This includes those with reading or writing disabilities. Election officials (including poll workers) must make reasonable accommodations as needed to help you vote.
It is illegal for you to be threatened, coerced or intimidated when you vote. Protection extends to poll workers and election officials as well as voters. Know the signs of voter intimidation:
- If someone is aggressive or questioning your ability to vote.
- Sharing false or misleading voter information at a polling site.
- Targeting voters by race, language, or any other protected class.
If you see or are impacted by any of the above, alert lawyers and trusted election professionals through the Election Protection Hotline!
ELECTION PROTECTION HOTLINES
Election Protection Hotlines exist to ensure voters have the resources, information, and tools to vote safely and securely in the days leading up to the election and on Election Day. You can call or text these hotlines for help or information. Whether voters encounter issues at the polls, voting equipment issues, ballot certification concerns, or voter intimidation or threats of political violence, Election Protection Hotlines can help.
- ENGLISH: 866-OUR-VOTE, 866-687-8683
- SPANISH/ENGLISH: 888-VE-Y-VOTA, 888-839-8682
- ASIAN LANGUAGES/ENGLISH: 888-API-VOTE, 888-274-8683
- ARABIC/ENGLISH: 844-YALLA-US, 844-925-5287
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