Voters will be going to the polls on June 9 for the General Primary. Sharyl Sutton, Voter Education Coordinator from the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office, has provided a list of reminders and things to expect. The information comes from Secure the Vote, described as a “is an inclusive, broad-based education initiative effort to show people in all walks of life, in every corner of the state, what to expect when they begin voting in 2020 from the paper-ballot system.”
Anyone voting absentee may turn in their ballots until 7 pm on June 9 at the county election office (located in the courthouse) or in the county drop box. Tips for those wishing to vote in person include the following.
Consider bringing a face covering. Poll workers will be wearing masks. Wearing a mask isn’t required to enter a precinct but Secure the Vote encourages it. Review your ballot before going to the poll to save time at the voting machine. Ballots can be reviewed at mvp.sos.ga.gov. You can also confirm your polling place by going to the same address.
Bring your absentee ballot if you requested one so it can be mailed for you. If you decide to vote in person, the absentee ballot must be cancelled. Wait times are also expected to be longer. That’s because of the long ballot, CDC-recommended sanitation measures of machines, voting cards, and other surfaces, as well as social distancing guidelines all to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
When arriving, prepare to show a valid state or federally issued photo ID. This could include a free ID card issued by the Registrar’s Office or Department of Driver Services. Other accepted ID’s include valid employee photo ID from any branch, department, agency or entity of the U.S. Government, Georgia or any county, municipality, board, authority or other entity of the state, valid U.S. passport ID, valid U.S. military photo ID or valid tribal photo ID.
While waiting to vote, you’re reminded to practice social distancing by standing six feet away from the next person while standing in line. Last but not least, remember to review your selections, print your ballot at your individual voting station, and finally, cast your paper ballot in the scanner before leaving the polls.
The Georgia Office of Secretary of State is is providing three styli for each ballot marking device which counties may offer voters who prefer not to touch the screen. Poll workers will sanitize each stylus after every single use.
For more information about Secure the Vote, visit securevotega.com
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