MISSION STATEMENT
 

The nonpartisan League of Women Voters of the Harrisburg Area studies and acts on issues of public concern selected by its membership. LWVHA encourages citizens to register to vote, to learn about issues, to evaluate candidates, to vote and to take an active role in the political process. Membership is open to all.

 

FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ON ELECTION DAY

 

     Ø      GO TO THE RIGHT PLACE.  Polling places can change.  Be sure to locate your polling place before you go to vote. Check with www.VOTE411.org or contact the elections office or board of elections for your county, city or state.

Ø      BRING I.D.  You may need to show I.D. at the polling place.  To be safe, bring your driver's license or another photo I.D.  In some places, a current utility bill, paycheck or other document that includes your name and street address may also work.

Ø      GET A BALLOT. Don't panic if you registered to vote but your name is not on the list.  Get help from a poll worker to make sure your vote is counted.  You should be given a provisional ballot or given directions to another polling place.

Ø      GET HELP.  Poll workers are there to help you.  They'll show you how to use the voting machine or give you a provisional ballot if you need one.  Ask, or read the signs at your polling place, which have instructions, list your voting rights and say how to file a complaint.

     Ø      STAY AND VOTE.  You probably won't have to wait too long.  But even if the line is long, don't leave without voting.  The outcome of this election will be important!

THREE WAYS TO MAKE VOTING A BREEZE:

     Ø      CHECK YOUR NAME.  Before Election Day, check the web site or call the elections office or board of elections for your county, city or state to be sure you're on the list of registered voters.

Ø      AVOID THE CROWDS.  If you can, go to the polls during off  hours: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.  That's when it’s likely to be less crowded.

Ø      TAKE A FRIEND TO VOTE.  Why go alone when you can take a friend or loved one to vote?

 HOW TO REGISTER ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES ON THE WEB:

Ø      Go to www.lwv.org/RegisterToVote/

 HOW TO LOCATE YOUR POLLING PLACE IN PENNSYLVANIA BY GOING ON LINE:

      Ø      Go to www.votespa.com

  Ø      Click on "Election Day" in the left hand column (This is important. Do not click on "How to Vote")

  Ø      Click on "Where Do I Vote?"

  Ø      Click on "Find your polling place"

  Ø      Enter your address in the appropriate spaces.

  Ø      Click on "Find Polling Place"

     Ø      The site will give you directions to go from your home to the polling place.

  TO GET A LIST OF CANDIDATES: (when available)

  Ø      Go to www.votespa.com

  Ø      Click on "Bureau of Commissions, Election and Legislation" in the left hand column.

    

 

Where Can You Get Information on Candidates?

 Click on Voters Guide

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