GREETING VOTERS Use Notes view for more detail

GREETING VOTERS Use “Notes” view for more detail

Listen – Explain - Thank Every voter counts – Listen carefully to voters Every vote counts – Make sure the voter knows their options and how to mark the ballot properly Your knowledge counts – Explain requirements and options clearly and simply. Have support materials handy and be prepared to verify your explanations with official documents Your presentation counts – Listen, explain and thank voters You are the face of the election to the voter … You count

Your Job Direct voter to correct poll Know how to locate polls on precinct maps ID requirements to vote ID requirements for Election Day Registration The Personal Identification Affidavit procedure Know party affiliation and ballot choices Know Ballot Demonstration Accessibility Options

Is the voter in the correct Polling Place? If not, determine the correct polling place and direct the voter to the correct location Review County materials for locating polling places early on Election Day

Does the voter have acceptable ID to vote? Have a list of acceptable IDs to show voters Idaho driver’s license or identification card U. S. Passport or Federal photo Identification card Tribal photo identification card Current student photo ID issued by an Idaho high school or post secondary educational institution

A voter without acceptable photo ID Can sign the Personal Identification Affidavit Name must match the name in poll book A ballot will be issued when signed Affidavit stored with election supplies

Are you Registered? Registered and has acceptable photo ID direct voter to Poll Book Clerk Registered but does not have photo Identification fill out the Personal Identification Affidavit

If Not Registered IF the voter has photo ID and proof of residence in the precinct direct to the Election Day Registration Clerk Voter does not have photo ID with proof of residence in the precinct, the voter must return with photo ID and proof of residence to register

Election Day Registration requires proof of residence Current utility bill Bank statement Government check Paycheck Or other document with the registrant’s name, current address in the precinct and a photo identification that matches the person The Personal Identification Affidavit may not be used for Election Day Registration See notes view

Explain Choices to Voters Party Affiliation - Yes or No “D” “L” “R” or “U” – Pick one An unaffiliated voter may register with a party on Election Day in the Poll Book After signing the poll book the voter may not change party or ballot choice. If a ballot is spoiled the voter will be issued the same party ballot as recorded in the poll book

Party Affiliation Voters currently affiliated with a party may not change on Election Day Unaffiliated voters may register with a party on Election Day or remain unaffiliated If a ballot is spoiled the voter must be issued the same party ballot as recorded in the poll book Affiliation and Ballot choice are public record

Ballot Choice Only registered Republicans may vote the Republican ballot Any voter may vote the Democratic ballot Any voter may vote the non-partisan ballot Some voters in the same precinct may be entitled to vote different sub-district ballots

Demonstrate and Educate Make sure all voters know how to properly mark the ballot for your county Show them how to mark a ballot Show them how to vote for a write-in candidate Tell voters it is important to follow instructions and fill out their ballot properly… or their vote may not be counted

Direct the Voter Direct the voter to the Poll Book Clerk if they are registered and have ID Ask the voter to fill out the affidavit if they do not have ID and have it hand for the Poll Book Clerk Direct the voter to the Election Day Registration Clerk if they are not registered, changed names or moved, if they have a photo ID and proof of residence in the precinct

The Greeter Greet voters to answer questions and save time Direct voters to the proper poll or clerk Have documents and supplies available for voters to fill out while waiting in line Clip Boards & pens Registration Cards List of acceptable forms of Identification Personal Identification Affidavits Party and Ballot choice options

FAQs for Greeters Listen – Explain - Thank There are no races on my ballot, I want to change parties. Why has my polling place changed What does “No Candidate Filed” mean? Why does my neighbor get to vote in the school election and I don’t? I want to vote “Independent”