Voting Bill Of Rights For Tennesseans With Disabilities

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• The Constitution of the United States of America says I have the right to take part in my civic life.

• If I am registered to vote in Tennessee , I have the right to vote in this election.

• I have the right to vote by myself or with help. I can select who I want to assist me.

• Even if I have a conservator, I may vote unless a court specifically said I can't.

• I have the right to vote the way I want.

• I have the right to get help if someone tries to stop me from voting.

• I have the right to be shown how to make my choices on my ballot.

• If I am waiting in line when the poll closes I must be allowed to vote.

• If I have no other identification, I can use a written sworn statement as proof of who I am.

• If I am prevented from voting, I may stay at the polling site and call for help from one of these groups:

Local County Election Commission

Tennessee Election Officials: Brook Thompson, TN State Coordinator of Elections, 615/741-7956

Tennessee Protection and Advocacy, Inc.: 1-800/342-1660

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