Early voting is underway in 31 states, including Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Nevada, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia -- and Ohio, where the Secretary of State's website was hacked.
I normally don’t read advice columns but a recent “Dear Abby” column caught my eye. One of her readers, a poll worker, sent in this advice:
Before Election Day, voters should check the sample ballot they receive in the mail for their precinct number and the location of their polling place. Polling places can change for a variety of reasons. Often several voting precincts are housed in one location. If a person goes to the wrong location -- perhaps because they have voted there before -- it can take considerable time and effort to direct the person correctly. Nearly all these problems would be avoided if people read the information on the sample ballot and brought it with them on Election Day.
Also, the voting booth is not the place to review and make decisions about the candidates and issues. This should be done in advance (another reason for the sample ballot). The booth is for one purpose: to mark your ballot. It is inconsiderate to occupy the space for an extended period of time, especially near closing time.
Also, the voting booth is not the place to review and make decisions about the candidates and issues. This should be done in advance (another reason for the sample ballot). The booth is for one purpose: to mark your ballot. It is inconsiderate to occupy the space for an extended period of time, especially near closing time.
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If you still have questions, call the voter assistance hotline, 1-866-MYVOTE1 (1-866-698-6831).
