IMPORTANT ELECTION DAY INFORMATION!

Write down the phone numbers, below, and take them with you to the polls:

A MUST READ: Please, please read this short Wall Street Journal article before going to the polls - Heading Off Election Day Mishaps Most Pitfalls Have a Remedy, if Voters Are Prepared; Bringing Along Proper ID (http://sec.online.wsj.com/article/SB122567152289691823.html?mod=article-outset-box). This will help you avoid and/or remedy the more common problems yourself. You want to do whatever you can to avoid getting something called a ”provisional ballot,” which is often times the equivalent of throwing your vote down the toilet.
If you are having a legal problem with your vote, call the Election Protection Hotline at 1-(866) OURVOTE or (1-866-687-8683). If you are in the midst of voting and have a problem, DO NOT LEAVE YOUR POLLING BOOTH/STATION. YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS CALL BEFORE LEAVING YOUR POLLING STATION. When you call, a pre-recorded voice will answer, asking which state you are from. Enter your two-digit state code on your phone’s keypad. You’ll be forwarded to a legal expert in your state, who can help determine your voting rights.
If you don’t have a legal question but simply want to report a problem you had, you can call a separate hotline 1 (866) MYVOTE1 (866-698-6831) and leave a recorded message. Be sure to leave your name and phone number on the recording if you want someone to investigate your problem.
Report voter problems to Barack Obama’s website at: http://my.barackobama.com/page/s/vpcreport
For overseas voters — both military and civilian — needing help with voting issues & problems, there is information plus a “Voters Help Desk” at Overseas Vote Foundation: https://vhd.overseasvotefoundation.org/ovf/index.php?group=default
I’m not sure if this will be any help, but the Dept. of Justices offers the following advice: If you experience any problem or confusion while voting report the situation to one of the poll workers or election officials immediately. Do not wait until you have finished voting. If the election officials at the polling place are unable or unwilling to help you, the problem should be reported directly to the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. There are no special forms to use or procedures to follow–just call the Civil Rights Division toll-free at (800) 253-3931

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ELECTION DAY IS: ...NOVEMBER 4th... ...THIS TUESDAY... ...TOMORROW... *Important information to TAKE WITH YOU* to the polls... DO NOT wear campaign t-shirts or signage - YOU WILL BE TURNED AWAY Prepare for a wait! This election is going to have the greatest voter turn out in HISTORY. Be prepared to wait 6-7 hours in some locations. (Check with your state, but if you are over 75 or have a disability you may go to the head of the line. Also, as long as you are in line by the time polls close - YOU MAY VOTE) Obtain a sample ballot from your county website or local newspaper to review. In addition to the office of the President there are a number of other offices being decided this election - be prepared ahead of time and review your local ballot. DO NOT select the option for voting a straight party (Democratic or Republican) ballot. This option EXCLUDES VOTING FOR THE PRESIDENT. Verify your polling location through your Secretary of State's website (Don't know it? Google it!) - Print out the results and TAKE IT WITH YOU in the case they tell you you're at the wrong location. Download, print out and TAKE WITH YOU the Steal Back Your Vote investigative comic book by Robert Kennedy, Jr. and Greg Palast. You can do so for free (second option) by following this link: http://www.gregpalast.com/sbyv/download-the-comic-book.html Write down the phone numbers, below, and take them with you to the polls: A MUST READ: Please, please read this short Wall Street Journal article before going to the polls - Heading Off Election Day Mishaps Most Pitfalls Have a Remedy, if Voters Are Prepared; Bringing Along Proper ID (http://sec.online.wsj.com/article/SB122567152289691823.html?mod=article-outset-box). This will help you avoid and/or remedy the more common problems yourself. You want to do whatever you can to avoid getting something called a ”provisional ballot,” which is often times the equivalent of throwing your vote down the toilet. If you are having a legal problem with your vote, call the Election Protection Hotline at 1-(866) OURVOTE or (1-866-687-8683). If you are in the midst of voting and have a problem, DO NOT LEAVE YOUR POLLING BOOTH/STATION. YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS CALL BEFORE LEAVING YOUR POLLING STATION. When you call, a pre-recorded voice will answer, asking which state you are from. Enter your two-digit state code on your phone’s keypad. You’ll be forwarded to a legal expert in your state, who can help determine your voting rights. If you don’t have a legal question but simply want to report a problem you had, you can call a separate hotline 1 (866) MYVOTE1 (866-698-6831) and leave a recorded message. Be sure to leave your name and phone number on the recording if you want someone to investigate your problem. Report voter problems to Barack Obama’s website at: http://my.barackobama.com/page/s/vpcreport For overseas voters — both military and civilian — needing help with voting issues & problems, there is information plus a “Voters Help Desk” at Overseas Vote Foundation: https://vhd.overseasvotefoundation.org/ovf/index.php?group=default I’m not sure if this will be any help, but the Dept. of Justices offers the following advice: If you experience any problem or confusion while voting report the situation to one of the poll workers or election officials immediately. Do not wait until you have finished voting. If the election officials at the polling place are unable or unwilling to help you, the problem should be reported directly to the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. There are no special forms to use or procedures to follow–just call the Civil Rights Division toll-free at (800) 253-3931 For Atlanta: A special Candlelight Vigil at Dr. King's Grave and Election “Watch Night” Prayer Rally at Ebenezer Baptist Church will start at 7PM... details below And remember... "You Can Vote However You Like" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zj5eWRzDhNI) Students of the Ron Clark Academy, Atlanta, GA www.ronclarkacademy.com WATCH NIGHT DETAILS: WHAT: Candlelight Vigil at Dr. King's Grave and Election “Watch Night” Prayer Rally at Ebenezer Baptist Church Led by Rev. Al Sharpton and other leaders WHERE: Ebenezer Baptist Church Horizon Sanctuary 407 Auburn Ave. Atlanta, Ga. 30312 WHEN: Tuesday, November 4, 2008 – 7:30 p.m. Candlelight Vigil at Dr. King's Grave 8:00 p.m. Doors at Church Open for "Watch Night" Prayer Rally**
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