What forms do I have to bring when I go to vote ?

Answer 1

In California its illegal for them to ask you for identification.

Answer 2

In Maryland, most people do not have to show any identification. People who just registered may be required to show ID the first time they vote. Also, a poll watcher or election judge may challenge someone's identification, although I've never seen this happen. A driver's license with the proper address or a utility bill with the right name and address or a voter's registration card are all accepted as ID. If someone who is required to show ID can't show it, they can still vote on a provisional ballot. To be safe, I'd suggest bringing at least one form of ID that connects your name with your current address.

Answer 3

As many others have said, it depends on your state, even your county. I believe this question is why many people don't vote - they're don't know the process, and don't know how to find out what to do. The other reason is that they aren't sure which candidates really represent their views, since the political ads are mostly a lot of propaganda that cloud the issues.

The following website will help with both. To find out exactly what is required for your state (and county), click on your state on the map. Scroll down - on the right side it says "Politicians on the Issues" and has a list of issues. Below that is a link to "Voter Registration Information." This will tell you exactly what you need. It may also provide a link to your county, if you need to know where to go to register.

The website also provides a detailed description of where the candidates stand on many important issues. There's a link at the top left of the page (2006 SenateMatch Quiz) that will give you a shortcut to finding out who best represents your beliefs. It's a brief 20 question quiz, and it compares your answers to the candidates.

Answer 4

IF you are already a registrated voter, all you need is a photo I.D...If you are a first time voter, you will need a government issued photo I.D. and some proof of residency like utility bill, apartment lease, or anything to verify where you are living. It does vary from state to state. Check with your local election board offices, usually in the phone book under "Government Offices". You can also ask for information from the polling station you would vote at, but you may not be able to register on voting day. In Wisconsin, we can register at the polls.

Answer 5

Where we live in Michigan, we are not required to bring any forms with us to vote. I have been an Election Inspector in our township for 13 years. The procedure you follow at the polls is you begin by filling out an Application to Vote. This form is provided at the polling place. You will fill out your name, current address, birth date and signature. If your application information matches the information found on the Precinct Registration List, you will be issued a ballot and proceed to the voting station. If you name is not found on the list or you information does not match, you may be asked for your voter ID card or valid voter registration receipt. If you do not have either of those, in our area we allow you to vote what is called a Provisional Ballot and that is processed after the clerk has verified the identification of the voter. The election inspectors do not have the mandate nor the authority to verify identity and make the determination of the voter's eligibility to vote. Our training and rules for Election Inspectors come from the county level. You may want to check with either your City, Township, or County Clerk for the requirements in your area.

Answer 6

You have already REGISTERED to vote in your state, right?

I'm also in Pennsylvania and I have NEVER been asked to provide any ID other than my voter registration card. I sign a page in a large book, they compare signatures and I get to go into the "magic" voting booth.

As for "bringing along your drivers license", I hope NONE of you out there are driving around WITHOUT your license at all times!!

Your question is a good reminder to others to go out and VOTE!!

*** Let Freedom ring...

Answer 7

In most states, all you will need is your ID and you are usually allowed to bring in your Voter's pamphlet. That is usually sent out a few weeks before an election, and if you read it through and make your decisions ahead of time, you will educate yourself and not be wondering what something really means.

Reading the iniatives and propositions can be mind numbing sometimes!

Kudos to you for asking and for caring about placing your vote!

Answer 8

It depends on where you live. Some places require an ID. But your safer to bring whatever you think may be handy its better safe than sorry if you ask me. I do absentee voting maybe you should try that. it saves time and you can deliver it to the place where youre supposed to vote and then you know for sure its gonna get counted.

Answer 9

In PA you are supposed to have to show photo ID the first time you vote and that is it, as long as you stay at the same poll. Silly isn't it? I mean come on what they remember you from one year to the next and that is if you vote every year. Anyway best would be to call your representive's office or something and ask what is needed in your state. We can offer you advice but it does vary in each state.

Answer 10

Election laws vary depending on the state and county in which you reside. In LA County, CA, you have some options: Absentee ballot (mailed in and postmarked before election day), early touchscreen voting (available in about 10 locations throughout the county- need to bring ID and back cover of your sample ballot), or the traditional polling place on election day (8 AM- 8 PM), where you need to physically report to the polling place as listed on your sample ballot and provide ID.

Answer 11

I would bring your ID and a current copy of something proving your address such as a utility bill. There is also absent voter ballots that you can fill out from home in the future elections so you don't even have to go to the polls if you can't make it.