Voting in 2020 has posed unprecedented challengesand so far, weve only made it through the primaries.
Heres what to know before you vote.
Checkthis chartto find out which category your state falls into.
The voter records show that you requested an absentee ballot but you are not casting an absentee ballot.
Your voter registration card is inaccurate or contains outdated information.
Your name is misspelled on the voter registration roll.
In a primary, your party may not have been listed correctly.
Your eligibility to vote has been challenged.
(Learn more about who can challenge a voters eligibility on theNational Association of Secretaries of States website.)
And thanks to COVID-19, many states have updated their voting policies, including registration dates.
Check outour 2020 guide to votingto learn about the rules in your state.
This is your right underSection 302 of the Help America Vote Act.
They should insist on casting a provisional ballot.
Often it will be your county clerk.
Just be subtle and thoughtful about it.
Overall, just double-check you know the rules and your rights, says Jackel.
Whatever you do, dont leave your polling location until youve cast a ballot.
