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This morning, polling locations open across Indiana and North Carolina. Today — on the ground and over the phone — we'll be contacting all of our supporters to make sure that they know when, where and how to vote for Barack tomorrow. No matter where you live, you can help Get Out The Vote by making phone calls from home today. Tuesday is one of the last big showdowns of the primary season, and every vote counts.
Voters in Indiana and North Carolina can look up their polling locations online. Here is the information voters should know as the head to the polls:
If you are voting in NORTH CAROLINA:
- Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. If you are in line when the polls close at 7:30 p.m., you have the right to vote.
- You can find your polling location here.
- If you are a first-time voter who registered by mail, make sure to bring a current and valid photo ID (like a driver's license, student ID, employer ID or government ID), or a document that shows your name and address like a utility bill, bank statement, or paycheck.
- If your name is not on the voter list, first make sure you are at the correct polling place. If you are, ask for a provisional ballot.
- If you moved within the same county before April 6th, 2008, vote at the polling place for your new address.
- If you are registered and will be 18 or older by November 4th, 2008, you can vote in the May 6th Primary.
- Polls will only be open for 12 hours -- 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. -- and we're anticipating high turnout, so try to vote early in the day. Go before work if you can, or plan to take time to vote on your lunch break.
- You can find your polling location here.
- When you vote, you must bring with you a Photo ID issued by the state of Indiana or the U.S. Government that has your name and an expiration date after November 7th, 2006.
- Acceptable ID includes Indiana driver's licenses, Indiana state photo ID card, a U.S. Passport, U.S. Military ID or Student ID from an Indiana state school, so long as it includes a photo and an expiration date.
- And if this is your first time voting, make sure you bring an acceptable document that shows your current address, such as an Indiana driver's license, current utility bill, bank statement, or paycheck.
UPDATED: The Obama campaign is providing voters in North Carolina and Indiana with a toll-free voter information hotline, in order to make sure everyone who is eligible is able to participate. The Voter Information Hotline is staffed by volunteers who will have the most up-to-date information for voters about the May 6 primary, including polling locations, transportation to the polls, and help with any questions that may arise on Election Day.
Voter Information Hotline: 1-866-675-2008, press 4
