Voter Protection Hotline

Today is election day. As we head to the polls we want to ensure that ever vote is counted. Because every vote truly counts. However, if you or anyone you know has any trouble at the polls you can call 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683). This line will connect you with attorneys from the NAACP, NAACP Legal Defense & Education Fund, Lawyers Committee on Civil Rights, National Bar Association and People for the American Way.

You will speak directly with an attorney who will take a statement. This will be immediately followed by an investigation and action of some sort.

Below you will find a copy of your Voter Bill of Rights.

Remember to Vote Hard TODAY

Sean Dugar
President,
California NAACP Youth & College Division
cell: 510-290-9702
e-mail: seandugar [at] gmail.com

VOTER RIGHTS

It is your right to . . .

1. Inspect a sample ballot

2. Ask a poll worker for a demonstration/further instruction of the voting mechanism

3. Receive voting assistance at the polls

4. If your name does not appear on the poll list in an election for federal office or you are unable to comply with the identification requirements for mail-in registrants, you are entitled to vote by provisional ballot if you declare that you are registered to vote in the jurisdiction and eligible to vote in the election

5. If you vote by provisional ballot, you are entitled to written information describing how you may learn, through a free access system (a 1-800 or website) whether your provisional ballot was counted by election officials, and if it was not counted, why not

6. Request a replacement ballot if you make a mistake or if your ballot is damaged

7. Vote if you are in line by the time the polls close

8. Vote for the candidate of your choice

9. Receive a written ballot, other election materials, or assistance in a language other than English, if you are in a jurisdiction with a statutorily-specified minimum number of language minority voters

10. Receive assistance in voting from a person of your choice if you require assistance due to blindness, disability, or inability to read or write

If you have any questions, please contact the NAACP Voter Empowerment Department. http://www.naacp.org

On Election Day call 866-OUR-VOTE to voice any concerns that you have at the polls.