Before going for the last resort of casting a provisional ballot, try to escalate any issue to whoever is running the polling site or to contact the election office. Oftentimes, if you can prove that a poll worker is misinterpreting the rules, they will enlist official help, according to the Brennan Center’s Myrna Pérez.
If escalation doesn’t work, ask for a provisional ballot.
Provisional ballots are used when someone’s voter eligibility is in question because of an ID dispute, the voter can’t be found on the rolls, or because of some other issue. If poll workers will not let you cast a traditional ballot, ask for a provisional one.
All states except for Idaho, Minnesota, and New Hampshire should have provisional ballots available.
Before you submit a provisional ballot, ensure that you’re at the right polling place by checking with a poll worker or checking online. In 25 states, provisional ballots cast in the wrong location won’t be counted.
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