How Do I Vote on Election Day?

October 8, 2020 – Despite an anticipated surge in mail voting due to the Covid-19 pandemic, most voters will still be able to cast their ballots the old-fashioned way: by visiting their local polling place or other designated location on Election Day.

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By Bloomberg Graphics

Kathleen Unger, Founder and President of VoteRiders, says that if you are questioned about your voter ID status but are confident you have valid ID, you may:

  • Present a VoteRiders information card, which lists the state ID laws, to the poll worker
  • Ask to speak with a supervisor
  • Ask if you can sign a sworn statement regarding your eligibility or have someone vouch for your identity
  • Call or text the VoteRiders’ Helpline (866-ID-2-VOTE)
  • Ask for a provisional ballot

Also includes state by state information on:

  • Do I need to bring identification if I’m not a first-time voter?
  • What is valid voter identification in my state?
  • What time will polls open and close in my state?
  • Where can I find my polling place?
  • Does my state use provisional ballots?
  • Why might I have to vote a provisional ballot in my state?
  • Where can I track the status of my provisional ballot?
  • Who is allowed to challenge my eligibility to vote in my state?

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