Why Does Your Vote Matter?
One vote compared to millions of other votes may sound useless to some. Although, if everyone were to think their vote didn’t matter, then there would be no voters at all. A single vote may not change the course of an election, but an accumulation of the same vote is very meaningful to the outcome. Voting is your civic duty, meaning as a U.S. citizen, you have the freedom to share your voice and to make choices that will benefit you and your community for years to come. Your vote can create the change you want to happen and defend the rights you already have. Your vote can decide how our tax dollars are spent and how government spending is divided. Your vote matters because those who don’t have a voice depend on you. Be Informed & Be Open To Vote.
2020 Presidential Election Voting & Registration Schedule
Register to vote at: http://bit.ly/ohcc_votingregistration
Voting During Covid-19
Safe Voting Options in Louisiana for COVID-19:
Mail-In Voting
October 30, 2020 is the deadline request a mail ballot from registrar (other than military and overseas).
November 2, 2020 is deadline for registrar to receive voted mail ballot (other than military and overseas).
To Learn More About Mail-In Voting Safety:
Early Voting
Early voting starts on October 16, 2020
Early voting ends on October 27, 2020
Extra Safety Measures for Voting at the Polls:
Make sure to wear a face covering or mask.
Keep your face covering or mask over your mouth and nose the whole time, especially if you are indoors.
If your polling place is at a high-risk facility, considered casting your vote early or by mail.
Make sure to stay six-feet apart when waiting in line and try to stay away from large crowds.
If possible, vote by yourself. Try to avoid bringing children and people who are high-risk for COVID-19 such as, people with underlying health problems and elders.
If you are casting your vote on paper, bring your own ink pen.
Sanitize your hands before and after casting vote.
Bring bacterial wipes to clean surfaces that multiple people have touched when voting.
If you are high-risk for COVID-19, consider early voting or mailing in your vote.
If you are feeling sick, showing COVID-19 related symptoms, or have been around someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, please plan to vote in-person after you have confirmed you are negative for COVID-19.
More information on COVID-19 safety measures:
2020 Presidential Candidates
Quoted statements are directly from Donald Trump’s campaign website.
Quoted statements are directly from Howie Hawkins’ campaign website.
Quoted statements are directly from Joe Biden’s campaign website.
Quoted statements are directly from Jo Jorgensen’s campaign website.
Polling Information
How to Prepare for the Polls:
Check Your voting registration before heading to the polls. Make sure your name is spelled correctly, your home address is up-to-date, and any other noticeable errors are fixed.
Make sure to read your sample ballot. Sample ballots provide information to registered voters, which include:
Polling location
Polling place times
A picture of what the actual ballot will look like
Voting Instructions
Candidates
Additional information
Remember to bring a photo I.D. with a signature, such as a driver’s license or a United States military photo I.D. If you do not have an official photo I.D., you may show your voter registration card to Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) to receive a special Louisiana I.D.
Voters are expected to NOT wear any type of clothing or accessories to promote a specific campaign such as, campaign pins, t-shirts, hats, etc.
Don’t forget a mask or face covering and bring hand sanitizer or wipes!
If you are voting early, please visit http://bit.ly/ohcc_earlyvoting for early voting locations.
Find Your Polling Place: