Know Your Rights (from the League of Young Voters)

Your voting rights, that is!
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Just a reminder from your friendly neighborhood League about the up and coming June 10 Primary, and some of the awesome voting rights you can rock...
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First things first, check out our ONLINE VOTER GUIDE for the 2008 June Primary!

Next, do you know where you polling place is? Yeah, we know--they keep changing 'em up on ya! But here's an updated list, and here's a place you can search by your address!

To register to vote: you need a current ID, and proof of address. A driver's license or state ID can provide both, or you can rock your checkbook, a bill with your current address, along with a social security card, birth certificate, or a fishing license.

Need an absentee ballot? Click here for PDF files of the absentee for the School Budget vote, and for the State Primary.

Are you a student? You can vote! Being a student equals residency in your area. You just need to supply proof of residence, which can be your school records or any bills if they are sent to your dorm. Your Residence Hall Coordinator can also supply you with a proof of residency. (Just keep in mind that changing your voter registration to where you go to school will remove your registration at your permanent address, until you choose to move back.)

Not registered yet? Think it's too late? Think again! You can register up until and ON Election Day. Just bring all the proof of residency and IDs you need, and you are set.

Show up to the polls and don't have the right IDs? Cast a challenged ballot! Proof of ID and Residency can be proven after a ballot is cast.

Still in line at the time the polls close? You still have a right to vote. Don't let them turn you away!

No time on Election Day? You can VOTE EARLY! Voting Early starts 30-45 days before any given election at your City or Town Hall.

If you have any problems, or you are denied the right to vote, call the Elections Division immediately at 207-624-7650.
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I don't know how to make the links in the email show up in the post, but I will save the original email and if anyone is interested you can PM me and I will forward it to you. It is from the League of Young Voters Political Action Committee of Maine.