Many people probably think they know all there is to know about voting but even they might be surprised but what is inside this item. It talks about the things you might expect like who is eligible to vote and how to register. There is a section on military persons and citizens living abroad and how to do absentee voting. However, it also gives the definition of a provisional ballet. If a person's eligibility to vote is in question, they are offered a provision ballet. This means the person gets to vote but the ballet is only counted if the appropriate state or local election official proves the voter is indeed eligible. This was something new to me. You can also learn how to be a poll worker, how to lodge a complaint against the polling place, and voting procedures. It discusses language assistance and accessibility for voters with disabilities. Some states even offer curbside voting. A poll worker brings everything needed to vote right to the person in their car.
This document is extremely informative to anyone who votes or wants to learn more about the process. It contains a checklist of things to do before voting so you can be sure you have gotten everything done. It also includes a list of state election offices and their contact information if you have a question about where your polling place is or what are the times you can vote. Please stop by and check it out. This item is part of the Elections display on the third floor but it is available for checkout. Stop by office 305 or 303 for assistance.