SOURCE: USA.gov in Spanish
WASHINGTON, September 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — It’s only about six weeks before the 2020 presidential election and the deadline to register to vote is almost over. Make sure you have everything in order to participate in the process.
USAGov in Spanish,the official website of the United States Government, shares the information necessary to participate in the voting process, either in person or by absentee voting.
1. Find out if you are registered to vote. To confirm that you are already registered or to update your personal information, review the status of your voter registration. If you are not already registered, you can do sp online at vote.gov. State registration deadlines may expire up to 30 days before elections. Therefore, check with your local electoral office when it is the deadline in your state.
2. Learn about absentee voting and in advance. Most states are facilitating absentee and upfront voting this year because of Coronavirus. However, it is important to note that each state has its own requirements for registration and voting. Although an absentee ballot can be requested across the country, some states ask for a valid excuse to do so. Your state may also offer to vote in advance. Learn abut absentee and upfront voting options in your state.
3. If your plan is to vote in person, check the location of your polling station. In some cases, polling places will be different this year due to coronavirus. Make sure you know the location and schedule of your polling station before you leave on Election Day. If you need help at the ballot box due to a disability or language issues, verify that your polling place meets your needs.
4. Be prepared on Election Day. Voting in person during the pandemic may take longer than usual. When making your plans to go to vote, consider the extra time you’re likely to need Before you go to your polling station, find out what identification documents to bring.
Want to know more about the voting process?
- Find helpful tips at USAGov en Español.
- Subscribe to USAGov emails in Spanish to receive information directly.
- Follow Vote.gov on Twitter and USAGov in Spanish on Facebook and Twitter.
USAGov in Spanish is part of USAGov, a federal program that connects you to the information and services of U.S. government agencies, departments, and programs. USAGov helps you find answers to your questions in English and Spanish.
