Prepping For Election Day: What You Need To Know To Vote Safely

Early Voting

Myrna Pérez emphasizes the importance of early voting to reduce congestion at polling places. She suggests that voters consider voting by mail if available, as it minimizes contact and potential delays 1. Allison Aubrey adds that voters should be prepared for longer lines due to social distancing measures, but reassures that most will vote without incident 2.

Elections are the time where we can all come together, where it doesn't matter if you are rich or poor or black or white or educated or not. When you step into that ballot box, your vote matters just as much as anybody else.

--- Myrna Pérez

Planning ahead and being patient are key to ensuring a smooth voting experience.

   

What to Bring

To ensure a comfortable and safe voting experience, Myrna Pérez advises voters to bring essentials like water, snacks, and personal protective equipment (PPE) 1. She stresses the importance of hand hygiene and suggests carrying hand sanitizer. Allison Aubrey highlights the need for voters to be prepared for potential delays and to remain patient throughout the process.

Bring whatever it takes for you to be comfortable. Like, you know, if you need a water, if you need snacks, make sure you have PPE.

--- Myrna Pérez

Being well-prepared can help mitigate any inconveniences on election day.

   

Voter Patience

Patience is crucial for voters, especially with added safety measures in place. Myrna Pérez encourages voters to remain flexible and considerate of others who may face different constraints 2. She emphasizes that voting is a collective effort where everyone's participation is vital.

The vast majority of Americans are going to vote without incident. But we're not a democracy for most of us. We're a democracy for all of us.

--- Myrna Pérez

By supporting each other and staying patient, voters can contribute to a smoother election process.