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If You’re in Line to Vote When Polls Close, Stay in Line

You have the right to vote. Stay in line. Know your rights.

Before heading to the polls or requesting a mail-in ballot for this fall's election, make sure you know your rights as a voter. Problems? Pushback? Something just doesn't feel right? Contact the ACLU's Election Protection Hotline for help and info. Don't give up until your vote is counted.

Your Rights on Election Day

  • If the polls close while you’re still in line, stay in line – you have the right to vote.

  • If you make a mistake on your ballot, ask for a new one.
  • If the machines are down at your polling place, ask for a paper ballot.
  • If you run into any problems or have questions on Election Day, call the Election Protection Hotline:
    • English: 1-866-OUR-VOTE / 1-866-687-8683
    • Spanish: 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA / 1-888-839-8682
    • Arabic: 1-844-YALLA-US / 1-844-925-5287
    • For Bengali, Cantonese, Hindi, Urdu, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, or Vietnamese: 1-888-274-8683