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Top Five Things You Need to Know Before Tomorrow’s Election

Are you ready for the presidential election tomorrow, Tuesday, November 5?  A recent poll showed 1 in 6 voters has a disability – arguably one of the largest voter blocks in this year’s election, assuming everyone participates in our democracy and exercises their right to vote.  If you haven’t registered to vote, or plan to vote in person tomorrow, here are five things you need to know and share:

  1. SAME DAY VOTER REGISTRATION: You can register to vote in person at your local polling place, if you have a valid identification or drivers license and social security card (or know the number). Learn more about Same Day Voter Registration and find your polling place at the sos.ca.gov
  2. REQUEST SPECIAL ACCOMODATIONS:  Did you know you can request special accommodations at your polling place if you are a person with a disability?  You can make a request for accommodations through your county Registrar of Voters.  You can also take advantage of curbside voting, and request materials with large print, and in different languages.
  3. HOTLINE TO REPORT DISCRIMINATION OR CONCERNS: Disability Rights California has established a hotline for Californians with disabilities to report any experiences with discrimination or to share other concerns with barriers to accessible voting. Call 1-888-569-7955 Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (PST).  If no one answers, please leave a message and someone will return your call as soon as they can.
  4. UNDERSTANDING THE CALIFORNIA PROPOSITIONS: There are 10 Propositions on the California ballot. Many of them can be complex and sometimes confusing. To help you make an informed choice, visit cavotes.org/easy-voter-guide and learn more about the propositions.  The Easy Voter Guide is available in five languages.
  5. TRACK YOUR BALLOT: If you mailed in your ballot ahead of the November 5 election, you can track your ballot to make sure it was counted.  Visit wheresmyballot.sos.ca.gov to get the status of your ballot, and receive a text, email or call about the status of your ballot.

As a community, let’s ensure we select elected officials and policies that will protect and uphold the rights of Californians with disabilities. If you are 18 years old, or older, get out and vote, and don’t hesitate to ask for assistance. If you are not sure where to go in your County to register to vote or cast your ballot, visit sos.ca.gov to FIND YOUR POLLING PLACE.

If you need additional information or resources, visit disabilityvoteca.org

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