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lifepros:
If you have trouble voting in the us, don’t shout at the poll workers, call 1-866-687-8683
A couple of years ago, I had a ridiculous ordeal trying to vote. It wasn’t because of a voter purge or long lines, it was simple human error on the part of a well meant poll worker. It is a long story what happened, but I ended up going from one polling site to another and then back to the first (correct) polling place. Despite very short lines, I spent over two hours trying to vote. I 100% do not blame the poll worker or my local/state government, it was a well meant mistake that caused unnecessary hassle but was eventually fixed.
What I wish I’d know is that there is a hotline I could have called. 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683) is a national, nonpartisan Election Protection coalition that can help you navigate any problems. If I’d called them when the problem first arose, I could have saved myself two hours.
When I’ve told this story, some people get super angry at the poll worker and but I truly believe it was a well meant mistake. Poll workers are community members who volunteer to work a long day to help run our democracy and I think they generally mean well (even if some politicians don’t). And if you’re free on November 6, consider contacting your local Board of Elections about becoming a poll worker. There are widespread poll worker shortages and the position does pay.
You can also look up what will be on your local ballot at Ballotpedia so you are prepared to vote. Ballotpedia doesn’t tell you how to vote, it just tells you what is being voted on in your district. It is worth Googling the various issues as they can sometimes be tricky to understand.
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lifepros:
If you have trouble voting in the us, don’t shout at the poll workers, call 1-866-687-8683
A couple of years ago, I had a ridiculous ordeal trying to vote. It wasn’t because of a voter purge or long lines, it was simple human error on the part of a well meant poll worker. It is a long story what happened, but I ended up going from one polling site to another and then back to the first (correct) polling place. Despite very short lines, I spent over two hours trying to vote. I 100% do not blame the poll worker or my local/state government, it was a well meant mistake that caused unnecessary hassle but was eventually fixed.
What I wish I’d know is that there is a hotline I could have called. 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683) is a national, nonpartisan Election Protection coalition that can help you navigate any problems. If I’d called them when the problem first arose, I could have saved myself two hours.
When I’ve told this story, some people get super angry at the poll worker and but I truly believe it was a well meant mistake. Poll workers are community members who volunteer to work a long day to help run our democracy and I think they generally mean well (even if some politicians don’t). And if you’re free on November 6, consider contacting your local Board of Elections about becoming a poll worker. There are widespread poll worker shortages and the position does pay.
You can also look up what will be on your local ballot at Ballotpedia so you are prepared to vote. Ballotpedia doesn’t tell you how to vote, it just tells you what is being voted on in your district. It is worth Googling the various issues as they can sometimes be tricky to understand.
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