Today Is Election Day: Verify Before You Go

Election Day information should be local and current. Use your state or local election office to confirm that you are going to the correct location, during the correct hours, with any identification required in your jurisdiction.

If a social post, text message or flyer conflicts with the official source, contact the election office. Do not assume that a familiar logo proves authenticity. Save the office’s phone number and bring only the materials permitted inside the polling place.

Voters who need language or disability assistance should review the available options. If your name cannot be found or another eligibility issue arises, remain calm and ask an election official what procedures are available. Rules differ, and the poll worker on site should rely on the jurisdiction’s process.

Do not photograph another voter or anyone’s ballot. Respect restrictions on campaigning near polling places. You may encourage friends and family to participate without asking them to disclose their choices.

Election Day is a civic process, not a team confrontation. Give neighbors room, treat workers respectfully and verify before repeating claims about problems or changed procedures.

Official starting points: USAGov and the U.S. Election Assistance Commission.