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KNOW YOUR VOTER BILL OF RIGHTS
The right to a provisional ballot.
If a voter shows up at the polls, but his name is not on the registered voters list for that precinct, but he declares that he is a registered voter in that precinct, he will be allowed to cast a provisional ballots.
Provisional ballots are votes that have some problem. The ballot will not be counted until problem has been researched. If the research shows the voter was eligible to vote, his provisional ballot will be counted.
The right to cast a private ballot and to seek assistance to do so.
Voters with a disability will have access to machine, a paper ballot or assistance at the polls that ensures they can cast a private ballot. I f you cannot get inside the polling place because it is not handicapped accessible, two precinct workers will bring a ballot to your vehicle. They may also help you mark the ballot, but only if you ask them. You don't have to tell anyone ahead of time that you will need to vote in your car, but you may want to call ahead or bring someone with you to tell the precinct workers that you need to vote in your car.
The right to review and correct their ballot if need be.
All voters will be allowed to check their ballot to make sure it is correct.
The right to file a complaint if they feel mistreated at the polls.
If anyone feels they are mistreated or been denied their rights at the polls they have right to file a complaint. We will investigate any complaints immediately. |