McClatchy: If you’re turned away at the polls, these are the 10 words you need to know

10.17.2018 / By DON SWEENEY
McClatchy: If you’re turned away at the polls, these are the 10 words you need to know

But most versions of the meme suggest insisting on a receipt as well. A receipt allows voters to follow up and check if their vote has been counted, said Allegra Chapman, senior counsel and director of voting and elections for Common Cause, according to Snopes.

A viral online meme popularized by George Takei, among others, encourages people who are turned away at the polls Nov. 6 to request a provisional ballot with a receipt.  

There are various versions, but most boil down to advising would-be voters who are refused a ballot on election day to say:

“Give me a provisional ballot and receipt as law requires.” …

But most versions of the meme suggest insisting on a receipt as well. A receipt allows voters to follow up and check if their vote has been counted, said Allegra Chapman, senior counsel and director of voting and elections for Common Cause, according to Snopes.

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