[Text of Tweet: George Takei: If you are turned away at the polls because your name is not on the register, don’t walk away. Say this: I REQUEST A PROVISIONAL BALLOT AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
Don’t let them steal your vote]
Additional info:
“Provisional Ballot Laws are laws that require a provisional ballot upon verficiation of the idenity of the voter if a voter fails to present proper identification at the polls or when registering before voter registration deadlines.”
I just got done with a 3 hour training class on Monday about being a pole worker (in the state of California) and this is very important.
we will ask for your name and address twice. there are two lists. the white list may not have your name but the pink list most likely does. If your name is not on that second list and the pole worker says you cant vote tell them you want to vote provisionally then call the local registrar of voters (the number should be posted in there) and report that pole worker because WE ARE SUPPOSE TO GIVE YOU THE PROVISIONAL BALLOT UNPROMPTED AND THERE ARE VERY FEW CASES WHERE WE CAN DENY YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE!
Also, regrading providing ID’s you are not required to show any unless asked for it and we must point out to you, on our paper list, that you have “ID required” next to your name. when you need to show it and what counts as ID varies from state to state but in CA you only need it when you vote in a federal election for the first time
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