Voter Rights & Responsibilities
Voter’s Bill of Rights
Each registered voter in this state has the right to:
- Vote and have their vote accurately counted.
- Cast a vote if they are in line at the official closing of the polls in that county.
- Ask for and receive assistance in voting.
- Receive up to two replacement ballots if they make a mistake prior to the ballot being cast.
- An explanation if their registration or identity is in question.
- If their registration is in question, cast a provisional ballot.
- Written instructions to use when voting, and upon request, oral instructions in voting from the elections officers.
- Vote free from coercion or intimidation by election officers or any other person.
- Vote on a voting system that is in working condition and that will allow votes to be accurately cast.
Voter’s Responsibilities
Each registered voter in this state should:
- Familiarize themself with the candidates and issues.
- Maintain with the office of the Supervisor of Elections a current address.
- Know the location of their polling place and its hours of operation.
- Bring proper identification to the polling station.
- Familiarize themself with the operation of the voting equipment in their precinct.
- Treat precinct workers with courtesy.
- Respect the privacy of other voters.
- Report any problems or violations of election laws to the Supervisor of Elections.
- Ask questions if needed.
- Make sure that their completed ballot is correct before leaving the polling station.
NOTE: Failure to perform any of these responsibilities does not prohibit a voter from voting.