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Mou Khan
Mou Khan joined SAALT in January 2008 as our Program Assistant. She works on programs at SAALT including the National Coalition of South Asian Organizations, the Advocates for Community Empowerment program, the South Asian Speakers’ Bureau and Elections 2008. Mou graduated from Carleton College with a degree in Political Science and International Relations. She recently completed the Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs in St. Louis. To reach Mou, please email mou@saalt.org.
Make sure your vote counts on November 4th!
- By Mou Khan
- Published 11/3/2008
This is a really great video that outlines how important it is to make sure that your vote counts on Election Day. There may not be enough voting machines, your name might not be in the voter rolls, you may get asked for ID you don't have to vote. So its very important that you know what your rights are, it can be the difference between having your say on Election Day or not.
Moreover, by knowing what voters have a right to expect, you can make sure that those around you, voting at your polling place, voters from your community and more! Voters can confront a number of problems at the polls, from poll workers who are not knowledgeable about the rules to difficulties with language and English ballots to unfair treatment based on race or ethnicity. Remember:
-Check your state's voter ID laws to make sure that you have the proper identification to vote
-If you or anyone you know needs help interpreting the ballot, it is your legal right to bring an interpreter into the booth with you
-If your name is missing from the rolls, you have a right to vote using a provisional ballot
Want to learn more about your rights on Election Day, check out this SAALT resource
If you encounter or witness any barriers to the right to vote, call 1-866-OUR-VOTE.
Moreover, by knowing what voters have a right to expect, you can make sure that those around you, voting at your polling place, voters from your community and more! Voters can confront a number of problems at the polls, from poll workers who are not knowledgeable about the rules to difficulties with language and English ballots to unfair treatment based on race or ethnicity. Remember:
-Check your state's voter ID laws to make sure that you have the proper identification to vote
-If you or anyone you know needs help interpreting the ballot, it is your legal right to bring an interpreter into the booth with you
-If your name is missing from the rolls, you have a right to vote using a provisional ballot
Want to learn more about your rights on Election Day, check out this SAALT resource
If you encounter or witness any barriers to the right to vote, call 1-866-OUR-VOTE.
