Election 2010: 6 things to know before you vote | Election 2010 | Idaho Statesman
1 EARLY VOTING ENDS FRIDAY Since Oct. 12, about 5,000 people have voted early in Ada County at 400 N. Benjamin Lane in West Boise. Canyon County voters can vote early at elections office, 1102 E. Chicago St., near the courthouse in Caldwell. Both offices are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
2 BRING YOUR ID A new law requires voters to show photo identification issued by the state or federal government. Without such ID, voters can sign a “personal identity affidavit.”
3 TOO LATE FOR ABSENTEE BALLOTS Wednesday was the final day to request absentee ballots. As of Tuesday, more than one in 10 Ada County voters — about 24,000 of the 202,000 registered — sought to vote absentee. Ballots must be received by county clerks by 8 p.m. Tuesday.
4 MAILBOX FULL OF CAMPAIGN MATERIAL? County clerks prepare a daily list of absentee ballots to be mailed and share it as a public record. Political parties and campaigns use the lists to target direct mail. The clerks also provide a daily list of returned ballots, so if you took your time mailing back your vote, you might get a second mailing.
5 RETURN TO SENDER? It won't happen with your absentee ballot. Instructions included with ballots note that postage is 61 cents. But if you affix only 44 cents, your ballot will be delivered. “We always tell the Postal Service, ‘Send ‘em on through, we’ll cover it,’” said Ada County Chief Deputy Clerk Chris Rich.
6 HELP FOR DISABLED VOTERS On Election Day, voters with disabilities may call 1-866-262-3462 to receive assistance with any voting problem. Advocates and lawyers from DisAbility Rights Idaho will be available to provide immediate assistance to ensure people with disabilities may vote.
Compiled by Dan Popkey: dpopkey@idahostatesman.com, 377-6438
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