:: Running from the Thought Police ::

:: Monday, November 01, 2004 ::

ACLU MASSMAIL

Here's what the ACLU, via the University, sent out to all UIUC students.

WHEN TO VOTE:
Election Day is tomorrow, Tuesday, November 2, 2004.
Polling places are open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Since voting may take longer than you expect, be prepared to face a wait. Show up early just in case. If you are in line at the polling place before closing time at 7 pm, you will be allowed to vote, even if everyone is not able to vote until after 7 pm.

SAMPLE BALLOT:
A sample ballot is available online at: http://www.champaigncountyclerk.com/fullspecimen.pdf
[ed. note: go to your registration status page (link below) to see your specific ballot instead of a generic one for the whole county]

WHAT TO BRING:
When you go to the polling place make sure you have two things that have your name and local address:

One of these two things must be one of the following:
Bank statement
Utility bill
Paycheck
Government refund check


Any government document showing your name and address, this includes anything you may have received from the University of Illinois

If you live in the University Residence Halls, you can get a Move-In Notice as proof of your address from:

University Housing
100 Clark Hall
1203 S. Fourth St.
Champaign, IL 61820

If you registered by mail, through a registration kiosk, or by Motor Voter, you are required to present ID. [ed. note: this also applies if you registered at a table on the quad] It is possible to check whether or not you will be required to show ID due to how you registered by checking your voter registration status here, as well as your designated polling place: https://www.champaigncountyclerk.com/registrationstatus.asp

Even if you are not listed as having to show ID to vote, it is better to be prepared in the event of complications.

WHERE TO VOTE:
Follow this link if you aren't sure where your local polling place is:
http://www.champaigncountyclerk.com/registrationstatus.asp

WHAT IF YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO VOTE:
Regardless of what happens, you should be able to cast a provisional ballot. Even if your vote is successfully challenged, your name is not on the list of registered voters, or you are not able to present proper identification, you should still be able to cast a provisional ballot as a last resort. When you cast such a ballot, you should be informed how to resolve the complication that prevented you from voting, which you will likely be required to do within the next day or two.

If you feel that your right to vote has been violated, you should immediately contact your local election authority, the local States Attorneys office, or the Federal Election Commission.

Additionally, if you believe you are unjustly kept from voting or if there is an unreasonable delay at your polling place, we encourage you to contact the local media to tell your story. The Daily Illini newsroom can be reached at 337-8351, the News-Gazette newsroom can be reached 351-5252.

QUESTIONS:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding voting you can contact the Champaign County Clerk at 384-3720.


This mailing approved by:
The Office of the Chancellor

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