Election Day: What you need to know as you head to the polls
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Election Day is finally here. This is the last chance to vote in the presidential race and local races in your county on Tuesday.
Prepping for the polls? Here are the CSRA voting essentials
As you prepare to vote on Tuesday, here’s everything you need to know before heading into the polls.
Voters, the polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
That’s for any of our counties in Georgia and South Carolina.
, it’s against the rules to wear a campaign hat or candidate shirt when you go to vote. Also, You can’t pull out your phone when you’re in front of the voting equipment.
If you are in Richmond County, Augusta Transit will offer free rides to vote.
Election leaders told us they need you to your ID.
That is the most important piece to get you through the process. If you get to the front of the line and don’t have it, you will not be turned away.
We learned from election leaders that you will get a provisional ballot. This piece of paper allows you to pick your candidates.
If there’s a problem with your voter information, board leaders have three days to confirm you ed to vote in time.
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We’re getting down to the wire and experts say the high early voting turnout speaks to the urgency people are having regarding policies and the way they want the next four years to shape out.
If you forget your ID today, you have three days to provide one at your local registrar’s office.
Richmond County told us that if you show up at the wrong precinct after 5 p.m., you’ll vote on a provisional ballot there. That way, there’s no risk of you getting to your assigned precinct late.
The election directors for Aiken, Columbia and Richmond County also encourage you to educate yourself about what races you’ll find on your ballot.
Some big races on the ballot include some sheriff races, school board district races, 1% sales tax, penny sales tax and E-SPLOST funds.
They say reviewing a sample ballot is the best way to prepare.
Learn about the three state questions on Georgia ballots
Besides playing a major role in electing the 47th president of the United States, Georgia voters are also being asked to decide on three statewide issues.
Tuesday morning, we went to Stevens Creek Community Church on Stevens Creek Road because Columbia County had to make this a polling site.
Those who are assigned to vote at the Savannah Rapids Pavilion must come here because the popular venue is closed because of storm damage.
There are only a couple of polling site changes for Richmond County. Travis Doss says if you are set to vote at the Building of Worship Center, go to the Boys and Girls Club instead.
Those who normally vote at Belle-Terrance Presbyterian were moved back to the Henry Brigham Community Center.
Overall, just know poll workers will be ready today to take your questions.
The state elections websites are the best way for you to find your assigned precinct for voting.
You put in your name, county, date of birth and a couple more details to access that information. This is also how you can access a sample ballot.
Ga. election offices accept hand-delivered mail ballots over weekend
Election offices in several Georgia counties accepted hand-delivered mail-in ballots over the weekend after a judge rejected a Republican lawsuit trying to block the practice.
The presidential race remains extremely close for both candidates.
With 270 electoral votes to win, CBS News reports both presidential candidates are extremely close in many battleground states.
Politicians in Georgia are making final pitches for Election Day.
Last night, Stacey Abrams campaigned in Augusta and former President Bill Clinton was also in Augusta over the weekend.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris were also in Georgia over the weekend.
Voters on both sides of the aisle say it’s now or never.
National polls still show tight projections for each candidate – with Harris edging over the top.
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