What to do if you encounter problems when you go to vote
If you hit a snag on Election Day, help is available.
On Nov. 5., millions of Americans are expected to cast ballots in person at their local polling places. If you run into any problems when you go to vote, resources to turn to include the nonpartisan national Election Protection Hotline and the informational website 866ourvote.org.
For English speakers, the phone number to remember is 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683). A call or text to that number will be answered by a trained volunteer who can help address any voting issues and answer questions. Help is also available through WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger.
The Election Protection coalition also offers assistance in Spanish (888-839-8682), Asian languages (888-274-8683), and Arabic (844-925-5287).
Montana citizens who are not registered to vote may register on Election Day at a local county election office (with valid proof of residency) and then vote on the same day.
If a registered voter lacks the required identification at the polls, they may request a provisional ballot and provide ID to the local election office by 5 P.M. the next day.
For more information on your rights as a voter, visit the ACLU’s Voting Rights page at https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/voting-rights.
