Protect your vote by making a plan

October 31, 2012

Progressive Point: Conservative politicians have campaigned hard to make it more difficult for us to exercise our fundamental American right to vote. The new voter restrictions could make it harder for working Virginians to have a voice in our democracy. That's not all: seniors and veterans who are lifelong voters face new hurdles as well.

Every progressive voter matters to keep our country moving forward. Investments in education and our economy, clean energy jobs, a tax system where everyone pays their fair share, women's ability to make their own health care decisions: all of this is on the line. Making a plan to vote and knowing what type of ID you need to bring are crucial in protecting your right to vote. If you encounter a problem at the polls or have a question about exercising your right to vote, call the nonpartisan election protection hotline at 1-866-OUR-VOTE. Help set an example by making sure you and every eligible Virginian can participate equally in our great democracy.

Get the Facts:

• Do you know what form of ID you need to bring? View the official list here.


• You can find your up-to-date polling place, driving directions, absentee voting information and more on the State Board of Election's website.


• If you encounter any sort of problem at your polling place or have a question, call the nonpartisan election protection hotline at 1-866-OUR-VOTE.


• The new voter ID law passed in Virginia forces voters who do not bring one of the approved forms of ID to the poll to cast a provisional ballot that will only be counted if they report to their election office with an approved ID within three days of the election. (Virginian-Pilot, July 30, 2012)


• Proponents of the new Virginia legislation making it harder to vote say it's necessary to solve the problem of voter fraud, but even the bill's sponsor admits that voter fraud is not a problem and could not name an instance of it occurring. (YouTube)

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