Subject: Skimm Special: But first, vote
From: "theSkimm" <[email-masked]>
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Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2018 20:28:52 -0400 (EDT)

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OCTOBE= 30, 2018

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Last week, we said we had a couple more surprises in store for you befor= Election Day. So tonight...we're baaaaack. We’ve talked about the=issues, your candidates, and why midterms matter. Now here’s the t=ctical info for getting to the polls and casting your vote.

ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, VO=E

The Story

Next Tuesday, you have the power to choose who repres=nts you in the gov. So don't let the logistics trip you up on the big day.=We're here to break it all down.

The Where

First things first, figure out where your polling location is. And make a plan =or how to get there. Some places open as early as 6am (heyy early birds), =thers close as late as 8pm (heyy party people). Check what time yours open= and closes here. And if =ou need an assist to get to the polls, Uber and Lyft

The When

There is no federal law that requires employers to gi=e you time off to get to the polls. Lame. But 30 states have time-off-to-v=te laws. Find out if yours is one here. In the 2016 election, voters waited an average of 11 minutes to cast their ballots. So=schedule time to go eithe= before or after work...or during a lunch break. If you can't take time of=, in some states you can still vote early or absentee. Check if that's still an option in your state=here.

The Things to Bring With You

Some states require you to show ID in order to vote. It could be anything from = driver's license, passport, Social Security card, or even a utility bill.=Make sure you know what your state wants from you here.

The What If...

If your voter eligibility is being questioned (think:=you don't have the right ID, your name or address changed) you might be ab=e to ask for a provisional ballot. Once you fill it out, it typically gets=separated from other ballots so election officials can confirm that you're=good to vote. Here's more on how it works.

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Midterms are in 7 days. Repeat: 7 DAYS. And this year= they're more important than ever. Make a game plan for Election Day so you don't miss out on yo=r opportunity to vote.

REPEAT AFTER ME...

What to say when you face an obstacle at the polls...=/b>

Make sure you have someone to call. Up until the '60s, tactics like literacy tests and making people pay =o vote kept a lot of minorities from the polls. And some say voter ID laws have a similar effect tod=y. (See: this.) You have =a href="https://link.theskimm.com/click/14926539.2767785/aHR0cHM6Ly9za2l=bXRoLmlzLzJQVmRZQ2E/5bae7b412ddf9c633bb801b8B9553c588" target="_blank" s=yle="color:#00b2a9;text-decoration:none;">rights. Even around voting= So if you or someone you know gets turned away at the polls, here's what to do.

Here’s=what to do when you face an obstacle at the polls #SkimmLife #NoExcuses
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What to say if you need translations in the voting bo=th…

The law is on your side. See: the Voting Rights Act. It requires certain jurisd=ctions (those that have a specific amount of voters who speak another lang=age) to help out with things like translated ballots and bilingual poll wo=kers. Check your local electio= office to see what's available. The gov also has voting guides availa=le in different languages her=.

What to say when your polling place has accessibility=issues…

Not OK. You have the right to things like wheelchair-=ccessible polling places and voting machines to accommodate low vision or =lindness. Some states even have options like curbside voting, where a poll=worker will bring what you need to your car. Find out what's available thr=ugh your local election office=/a>.

YOUR TOOLKIT

We've made it easier for you to get ready for the big=day. Some people meal prep, other people election prep. So read up. And sh=w up.

Download=your ballot cheat sheet to eliminate your day-of qs at the voting booth

Chec= out the issues important to voters this year

Watc= out for these key races

Remi=d yourself why voting matters

Help get=your friends to the polls

Read=up on the FAQs

Get our app to get last minute info t=xted to you on Election Day

Bring th= right ID with you, if your state requires it – see below...

COMMIT TO VOTE

Be a responsible citizen next Tuesday.

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Friends don't let friends ghost the polls. Send to ev=ryone you know to get them ready for Election Day.

*No Excuses is theSkimm’s nonpartis=n campaign aiming to get 100,000 people to the polls this November

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