Ky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes has posted a set of 'Do’s and Don’ts' for voters to remember this upcoming election day, which is Nov 8.
“Election Day is important for the future and vitality of our Commonwealth and the nation,” said Grimes. “Voters should be prepared to help our elections run smoothly."
Among the ‘DO’ reminders are to use the state's voter registration portal GoVoteKy.comto verify registration status and find your correct polling location, know the most convenient times to vote -- avoiding morning and evening rush hours -- and bring appropriate identification to the polls.
- DO verify your voter registration status before you head to the polls. Registration status is available GoVoteKY.com, Kentucky’s new one-stop voter portal.
- DO know where you vote. You can find the address of and driving directions to your polling location through GoVoteKY.com.
- DO know the most convenient times to vote. Polls tend to be busiest during the morning and evening rush hours and at lunchtime.
- DO bring appropriate identification to your polling location. You must either be known by a precinct officer or produce a driver’s license, social security card, credit card, or other form of identification that contains both a picture and signature in order to cast a ballot.
- DON’T wait until the last minute to head to the polls or be discouraged by long lines. Remember, as long as you are in line by 6 p.m. local time on Nov. 8, you will be allowed to cast your ballot.
- DON’T record the identity of other voters in the voting room, including through the use of cameras and cell phones.
- DO ask a poll worker for instructions on how to use the voting machine or other procedural questions if you are confused about the voting process.
- DO let officials know immediately if you encounter any problems at the polls. You can address issues with your precinct election officers, the county clerk, the State Board of Elections at 502-573-7100, or the Attorney General’s Election Fraud Hotline at 1-800-328-VOTE.
- DON’T forget to thank your poll workers. This election would not be possible without them, and they deserve our appreciation.
- DO remind your friends and family to vote. Our democratic society is at its best when all eligible voters’ participate in elections.
- DON’T forget that you can obtain election results by visiting GoVoteKY.com.
Grimes says ‘DON’T’ wait until the last minute to vote and ‘DON’T’ record the identity of other voters in the voting room using cameras and cell phones.
She also says to call the State Board of Elections, the local county clerk or the Attorney General’s Election Fraud Hotline if any problems are encountered in the voting process.
