Every state is slightly different in its Election Day ID requirements. In all cases, you should bring a driver's license with you just to be on the safe side. (Again, if you don't have a driver's license, just contact your local election official listed in the phone book or online to check on other acceptable forms of ID.) Some states require you to bring a "voter ID" with you. Your "voter ID" card will come to you in the mail after you register to vote.

Answer: Your polling place location will be printed on the Sample Ballot you receive from your local county elections official prior to an election. You may also contact your local county elections office for polling place information. Approximately one month prior to all primary and general elections, the Secretary of State's office will have a polling place lookup feature on this web site. See similar questions...

Answer: Counties try to use the same polling place for each countywide election so your polling place normally does not change between the primary and the general election. If the county is conducting smaller local elections -- where the turnout will be lower -- the county may not need as many polling places so it may consolidate precincts into fewer polling places. In this case, your "usual" polling place could change... sometimes across town. This can be confusing. See similar questions...

When you enter the polling place, you'll see tables and voting machines for one or more election districts (ED). At the table for your ED you will be asked to sign next to a facsimile of your original signature on an alphabetical computerized poll list. See similar questions...

Locations of polling places are designated by the county board of elections. Each election district has four election board members, two from each major party. It is their job to be sure the voting proceeds smoothly and according to law. Also, there may be challengers representing candidates or parties. The voting machines must be placed in full view of board members and challengers. No electioneering of any sort is permitted within 100 feet of the outside entrance to the polling place. See similar questions...

Contact your board of elections in your county. If the polling place has relocated, the county board of elections is required to send you a notification in the mail of the new location. See similar questions...

We try to use the same polling place for each countywide election so your polling place normally does not move from the primary to the general election. If we are conducting smaller elections -- like for a city council or school district where the turnout will be lower -- we do not need as many polling places so we consolidate precincts into fewer polling places. In this case your "usual" polling place could move... sometimes across town. See similar questions...

The law states that precinct lines must be drawn using physical boundaries like streets or power lines, and not imaginary boundaries, like section and range lines. If you live on one side of a street which is a precinct boundary line, you are not entitled to vote in the adjoining precinct, even if its polling place is closer to your residence. The county clerk's office tries to make polling places as close to a majority of the population as possible, however, it is not always feasible to do so. See similar questions...

You can receive a sample ballot which tells you your location or call the City Clerks Office, (609) 989-3185. See similar questions...

You can vote by mail by sending the Registrar of Voters office a request for an absentee ballot. You can do this by downloading and printing the Absentee Request form and mailing or faxing to this office. You can also apply by sending a letter. The required information includes your name as registered, residence address, mailing address if different, your date of birth, the election which you are applying for and your signature. See similar questions...

In California , there no permanent poll sites. Locations may change from election to election if a facility previously used is not available for a particular election. Changes to precinct boundaries may sometimes occur when precincts are consolidated or realigned, especially for local elections that are not statewide. Voters should refer to their sample ballot booklet for exact polling locations. See similar questions...

Yes. Ask the election poll workers to help you with the voting process. Poll workers cannot, however, help you in making decisions on your voting choices. Yes. In accordance with Federal law, San Mateo County provides voter registration information, election materials and oral assistance in Spanish and Chinese other than English. See similar questions...

If you do not have your county "Sample Ballot", which lists your polling place, you can call your county election office, or use that agency's web site to look up your polling place by entering your address (not all web sites offer this feature). If you have the address of your polling place but don't know how to get there, try calling the election office or using an online map and driving directions service such as Mapquest. See similar questions...

The board member at the polling place will telephone the Commissioner of Registration. If you are registered, an emergency voting order is issued. If there are other problems, you may go to Superior Court, where a judge is sitting (presiding) each election day. If it is warranted, the judge can grant a court order permitting you to vote. See similar questions...

Everyone is welcome to call the Election Office (559.733.6275) and check if you are registered to vote. The staff will also look up your polling site. Polling site information can be found on the Election Home page or by going to the current election page on the web site. See similar questions...

Polling places open at 6:00 a.m. and remain open until 7:00 p.m. Those individuals arriving after the polling place has closed will not be allowed to vote. However, those individuals in line at 7:00 p.m. will be allowed to vote. See similar questions...

You can vote by mail by sending the Elections Office a request for an absentee ballot. You can also apply by sending a letter. The required information includes your name as registered, residence address, mailing address if different, your date of birth, the election which you are applying for and your signature. See similar questions...