What are they telling the future disenfranchisees? Here are some samplings:
"Last week, People For the American Way Foundation and its coalition partners launched the 'Know Your Rights/Election Protection' program in Tallahassee and other cities. The ambitious nonpartisan program will distribute millions of state-specific 'Voters' Bills of Rights' and other informational materials in more than 20 states. Thousands of Election Protection volunteers, including lawyers and law students, will canvass neighborhoods, monitor polling places, and staff a toll-free hotline that will provide free immediate legal advice to voters who encounter problems on Election Day. The program targets historically disenfranchised communities, including African American, Latino and disabled voters."
Voter Bill of Rights(Based on Arkansas Law)
1. On Election Day, each polling place opens at 7:30 a.m. and closes at 7:30 p.m. If you are in line or in the process of voting when the polls close at 7:30 p.m., YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE in the election.
2. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE without presenting identification after signing your name on the precinct voter registration list unless you are a first-time voter who registered by mail and you have not previously provided photo identification to the supervisor of elections.
3. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE by provisional ballot if (1) you are a first-time voter who does not have photo identification and you did not provide identification when registering, (2) if your name is not on the precinct voter registration list and election officials are unable to verify your eligibility at that time or (3) if your vote is challenged for any reason.
4. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT to vote early between October 18 and November 1 at the time the county clerk's office regularly closes.
5. If you cannot read or write or cannot prepare your ballot because of any kind of disability or other legal cause, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT to receive help when voting from either two election officials or a person of your choice.
6. If you cannot stand in line for long periods of time due to a physical, sensory or other disability, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT to be placed at the head of the line to vote.
7. If you are visually impaired or have a physical or mental disability, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT to vote at a voting location accessible to you.
8. If you have moved within the same precinct or you have changed your name, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE on Election Day in that precinct after completing a voter registration application form to update the voter registration files.
9. If you have moved to another precinct in the same county, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE on Election Day in your new precinct after a poll worker verifies your registration and after you complete a voter registration application to update the voter registration files.
10. If you make a mistake or accidentally "spoil" or deface your ballot so that you cannot vote, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT to receive a replacement ballot (no more than two total) after you return the spoiled ballot to the election officials.
11. If you have been convicted of a crime but have completed your sentence, including any period of probation and parole ("off-papers"), and have registered to vote since that time, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE.
12. When you are within 100 feet of the polling place entrance, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO WAIT TO VOTE OR VOTE without anyone electioneering or trying to influence your vote in any other way.
13. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE on Election Day and your employer must schedule your work hours to allow you to do so.
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO TAKE THIS BILL OF RIGHTS INTO THE VOTING BOOTH WITH YOU.
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The "disenfranchised" may call 1-866-OUR-VOTE for an election lawyer if they are affected. Let's call 'em if we see a problem! (Chuckle, chuckle!)