Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3, is Election Day. Voting is the most important way you can protect the Great Lakes. The more people who vote, the more our communities are heard.
If you’ve already voted, thank you! Encourage others to vote. Share your “I voted” sticker on social media – and tag us, we’d love to celebrate you!
If you’re voting on Election Day, here are some tips to make sure your vote will be counted:
- If polls close while you’re in line, you have the legal right to stay and vote
- If your name isn’t on the voter list, ask for a provisional ballot – don’t leave
- If voting machines malfunction, request a paper ballot
- If you make a mistake on your ballot, ask for a new one
- Your vote is private – no one has the right to see how you vote or pressure you inside the polling place
- If you have problems voting, you can call the nonpartisan Election Protection Hotline, 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683)
You can find where and when to vote and check any requirements you’ll need to follow at your state’s election website:
- Illinois: Illinois State Board of Elections at https://elections.il.gov/
- Indiana: Indiana’s Voter Portal at https://indianavoters.in.gov/
- Michigan: Michigan Department of State’s website at https://www.michigan.gov/sos/elections/voting
- Minnesota: Minnesota Secretary of State’s website at https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/
- New York: New York State Board of Elections website at https://elections.ny.gov/
- Ohio: Ohio Secretary of State’s website at https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections
- Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania’s Voting & Elections website at https://www.pa.gov/agencies/vote
- Wisconsin: My Vote Wisconsin website at https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/
- Other states: U.S. Vote.Gov website at https://vote.gov/
Thank you for being a voter! And thank you for being part of the Alliance for the Great Lakes family!
The Alliance for the Great Lakes and the Election Season: Our Role
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Alliance for the Great Lakes cannot support or oppose candidates or political parties. However, we can, and do, educate candidates and voters on Great Lakes issues.