The 2024 presidential election is already underway, vote now, don’t leave it for later
Next Sunday, voters will decide who will lead the United States for the next four years.
As you know, more than 35 billion votes have been cast so far, both in person and by mail, as part of the early presidential election process.
If you have not done so, remember that there are resources to help you clear your doubts, here is a small guide.
The organization NALEO, has a campaign Go and Vote, in which it promotes the participation of citizens, especially Latinos.
In the web page usa.gov in Spanish, you can find valuable information so you can participate in this election in which there are two projects of the country at stake and a woman contender who could become the first African American and Asian American woman, who symbolizes a change in the political representation of the US, in contrast to the Republican candidate Donald Trump with a conservative and populist platform.
Among the data you will find is the type of IDs that are required to vote and notes that each state has its own rules on what type of ID can be used as 36 states have laws that request or require voters to show some type of ID at the polls, while the remaining 14 states and Washington, DC, use other methods to verify voter identity.
It indicates that some states may require you to show a photo ID, such as a driver’s license, state ID or U.S. passport.
Also, some states accept other forms of identification, such as a voter registration card, birth certificate or Social Security card.
He also said that if you registered to vote and have your voter registration card, you are not required to bring it with you to vote. But you could use your card as an ID.
Also, if you do not have the type of ID required by your state to vote, you may still be able to cast your ballot as some states often ask the voter to sign a form to confirm their identity.
It is also very important to know that there are special rules about types of identification for first-time voters.
Under federal law, first-time voters must show identification when voting on Election Day if they did not register to vote in person, and did not show identification when registering to vote.
If this is the case for you or any of your children or family members, you should know that acceptable types of identification you can present when voting include a current and valid photo ID, recent utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or a government-issued document that includes your name and address.
Finally, as there are fewer days left to vote, it is important that you find the polling place where it is your turn to vote.
Your polling place is the place where you must vote in local, state and federal elections. Check where to vote, what time to vote, and how to change your polling place.
To find your polling place and voting hours, it is important to check your voter registration by selecting the Spanish language in the upper corner.
Your polling place is assigned according to your address, so it is important that you go to the polling place assigned to you. Your name will not be listed at any other location.
Polling places are generally established in schools, community centers or public facilities. The location of polling places may vary from election to election, so check with your state election office before election day.
I operate if for some reason you are unable to vote at any other polling place. Your polling place is assigned by your state or local election office and is where you must vote.
If you try to vote at any polling place other than your assigned polling place, you may have to vote a provisional ballot and risk your vote not being counted. So keep in mind, if you move, update your address on your voter registration so that you can be assigned to a polling place near you.
If you have a disability also know about your right to vote in an accessible polling place and ask for help, but please do it in advance, so that your vote will be counted.
For more information go to the USA.gov website