Stay in line! We have seen tweets from across the country reporting that the I.D. scanners are not working; people are showing up as unregistered; or showing that they’ve already voted.
Some foolishnsss already happening in Georgia.
If anything like this happens to you immediately call 1-866-OUR-VOTE. pic.twitter.com/sTFCvGUb8B
— Shaun King (@shaunking) November 6, 2018
Here’s how to handle voter suppression if you or anyone you know is faced with it.
1. What If I’m Showing Up As Unregistered?
Say the following line over and over again until they give it to you: “Give me a provision ballot with a receipt as required by law, thank you. I will wait.”
2. What If They Don’t Give Me One?
Call the Voters Protection hotline at 1-888-730-5816. They will tell what to do next, but DO NOT MOVE. This is a good moment for you to create a Twitter account to document your experience and use hashtags like #electionday, #electionnight, #stayinline, and #votersuppression, so journalists can pick them up. You are not alone! We are monitoring these hashtags.
3. What If They Tell Me I Have To Leave?
Do NOT move. Stay in line! You’re legally allowed to stay and vote as long as you’re in line by the time the polls close.
For voters in Georgia and elsewhere who are waiting in long lines to vote: You have the right to vote as long as you’re in line when the polls close. Please stay in line, encourage those around you to do the same, and help bring this home for @StaceyAbrams. #StayInLine pic.twitter.com/MCBsuVzAui
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) November 6, 2018
Polls close at 7 PM for most states unless you’re there’s been an extension. Tweet your city’s Twitter account. Google your city followed by the word Twitter.
BREAKING: Poll hours have been extended in Gwinnett County! 🚨
Annistown Elementary School NOW OPEN UNTIL 9:25pm
Anderson-Livsey Elementary School NOW OPEN UNTIL 7:30pm
Harbins Elementary School NOW OPEN UNTIL 7:14pm— Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams) November 6, 2018
4. I Want To Vote But I Haven’t Registered
You’re gucci! The following 15 states allow you to register the same day. What’s good Miley?! Go Vote!
These 15 states (and DC) allow for same day voter registration.
Please spread the word.
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Iowa
Maine
Minnesota
Montana
New Hampshire
Utah
Vermont
Washington, DC
Wisconsin
Wyoming#ElectionDay — Shaun King (@shaunking) November 6, 2018
Still not sure who to vote for but are getting the courage to vote RIGHT NOW? This guide to voting in Nevada will help you.
