Here in Washington we have the luxury of mailing in our ballots and avoiding long lines. If you are heading to the polls tomorrow here are some suggestions from the band Death Cab for Cutie on how to make long lines tolerable, maybe even fun and ensure you can vote:
* Go with friends and/or bring phones, iPods, lawn chairs, food, reading materials, proper clothing, etc.
* Don't believe the polls if they say a candidate is winning or losing. They've been wrong before.
* Ask for the day-off from work or class.
* Verify your polling location BEFORE you head to the polls by calling 1-866-OUR-VOTE or contact your local County Election Office. Or, use the Google Maps Voter Info.
* Help others stay in line. Share your food, drink, music, reading materials, election protection information. Remember: we're in this together.
* Make sure to take this number with you so that if you encounter any problems, you can talk to nonpartisan election lawyers who can help: 1-866-OUR-VOTE or request a provisional ballot.
* If you do run into any issues at the polls, Video The Vote and document election problems.
Vote! Vote! I said it! Vote!
Your vote is one of the most important things you can do as a citizen of the United States of America. It is your right to vote!
Alex says "Do it or Die!"
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