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MASS VOTERS: Voting info and if you have trouble..

If you have a problem voting, call the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Hotline: 1-866-OUR-VOTE.

If you live in Boston, and need a ride to the polls, call MassVOTE at 617-542-8683.

MassVOTE.org

Here are some voting Q&A:

Where do I vote?

Click on this link to the Secretary of State's office, type in your
address and it will give you the information about your assigned
polling place. It will also give you a list of links to your state and federal elected officials.

http://www.wheredoivotema.com/bal/myelectioninfo.php

Can I still register to vote?


No, the deadline for registration in Massachusetts was October 15th.
But, you can go to this site, download the form and register today so
you will be ready for the next election.

http://www.eac.gov/voter/Register%20to%20Vote

What time are the poles open?

The poles open at 7 am and close at 8 pm. Voters in line at 8 pm will be allowed to vote.

Do I need ID to vote?

Maybe, maybe not. If you have registered recently you may be asked for
ID. And, if your right to vote is challenged, a photo ID may be handy
to have.

Our advice is to bring both a photo ID and proof of residence. The
state website talks about what ID to bring. "Acceptable identification
must include your name and the address at
which you are registered to vote, for example: a current and valid
driver’s license, photo identification, current utility bill, bank
statement, paycheck, government check, or other government document
showing your name and address.

What if they can't find my name on the registered voter list?

This one is so important that we're going to quote exactly what the
Secretary of State's office says at the link provided in details below.

If you think you may have a problem, print out that page and take it with you to the poles.

"Ask the election officer in charge of the polling place to check
your registration by looking at the inactive voter's list and by
checking to see if you are registered in another precinct in that
municipality.

If they still cannot find your name, you may
go to city or town hall to attempt to establish your identity as a
registered voter or you may cast a provisional ballot.

To
cast a provisional ballot, you must execute a provisional ballot
affirmation before a precinct officer at the polling place declaring
that you are a registered voter in the city or town and reside within
the geographical boundaries of said precinct. You must also show
suitable identification.

After the election, the local
election official will search for records to confirm your voter
registration. If your eligibility is confirmed, your ballot will be
counted. If your eligibility cannot be confirmed, your ballot will
remain sealed in an envelope until such time as it is required to be
kept and then will be destroyed without being viewed."

How do I file a complaint about a the election process?

There is a national site that has the information about the process for filing complaints in every state.

http://www.eac.gov/voter/state-complaint-procedures/election/complaints

Originally posted in "The Circuitree", a spew of thoughts and media by Sam Schwartz.