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What if I'm not on the voter list?
- First, ask the poll worker to check the list again. Offer to spell your name.
- If a poll worker tells you that you're at the wrong polling place, ask for help finding the right polling place. You can also call your county board of elections or look up your polling place online at http://votespa.com.
- If you believe you're at the right polling place but your name isn't on the voter list, ask for a Provisional Ballot.
What is a Provisional Ballot?
- A Provisional Ballot is used to record your vote when there's a question about your eligibility. It will only be counted if election officials determine after the election that you were eligible to vote.
- A very high percentage of provisional ballots in Pennsylvania are rejected on technical grounds. You should use one only if there is no other way for you to vote.
What if someone tries to intimidate or harass me?
- Tell a poll worker right away. If the poll worker is the problem, tell a poll watcher, call your county board of elections, call one of the election hotline numbers listed here, or make a complaint online at http://www.votingrights.org.
What if I make a mistake on my ballot or the voting machine doesn't work right?
- Tell a poll worker before you cast your vote. If you make a mistake on a paper ballot, you have the right to get another one as long as you catch your mistake before you cast your ballot.
Can I take election materials with me into my polling place?
- You can take election materials with you - such as a sample ballot, a voter guide, or this card - as long as they're for your own use.
- You can't hand out materials inside a polling place.
How do I make a complaint?
- Ask to speak to a judge or inspector of elections at your polling place. He or she can handle most complaints.
- Call your county board of elections or the Pennsylvania Department of State at 1-877-VOTESPA.
- You can also call one of the election hotline numbers listed here or make a complaint online at: http://www.votingrights.org.
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