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Election Day Dos and Donts
1. If you didn’t register, don’t bother to go to the polls. You’ve also lost the right to complain if your favorite candidates don’t win.
2. Know your voting precinct. If you’re not certain where to go to cast your ballot, see Details Details.
3. Bring identification with you, especially if you registered by mail. Yes, we know that it isn’t required under normal circumstances, but if there is an issue, it’s the best way to get quick resolution. If you have your voter-registration card, that’s best; if not, bring your driver’s license, a passport or some other photo ID. As a last resort, bring a utility (phone, electric, gas, cable) bill that shows your name and address.
4. Leave all the campaign stuff at home. That includes buttons, T-shirts, flyers, signs or anything else that could be construed as “electioneering.” Poll workers can turn you away from the polls if you’re wearing campaign paraphernalia.
5. Bring a filled-out sample ballot or notes if you want to, but keep them in your pocket until you get in the booth. You can’t distribute or share your ballot or notes with anyone else at the polls.
