Be prepared on election day. Voting is your right!

Earlier we told you about how the final hours before the election usually bring a wave of sneaky or suspicious phone calls, leaflets and emails aimed at keeping people away from the polls.

A Latino organization, The National Council of La Raza (NCLR), has received numerous reports of various efforts to suppress the Latino vote in several states. The private, non-profit, and non-partisan organization focused on reducing poverty and discrimination, and improving opportunities, for Hispanic Americans, prepared a list of suggestions to help you be prepared on Election Day. (Of course, we’ve added our own tips as well.)

Voting is your right. Don’t let it be taken away!

1. Don’t be fooled by misleading flyers. Both Democrats and Republicans vote on Tuesday, November 4.
2. If you receive a phone call offering to help you vote by phone, hang up and report the incident. Election Protection WIKi is tracking voter suppression, voting machine problems and election day mischief in your area. You can also contact your local board of elections.
3. If you have a driver’s license, U.S. passport, or state-issued identification, bring it!
4. If you do not, bring a document that shows your name and address, such as a utility bill, bank statement, paycheck stub, government check, or other government document. If you do not have any of these forms of ID and are a registered voter, you can still cast a provisional ballot.
5. If you need assistance reading or filling out the ballot, you have the right to bring someone with you to the polls to help you or to request assistance from a poll worker. Some locations, but not all, are required to have materials in Spanish or other languages.
6. If you make a mistake on your voting ballot, you have the right to get a new one.
7. If you have any problems, such as your name does not appear on the list, you do not have ID, or there are no more ballots, request a provisional ballot.
8. If the election voting machine you are using does not work or flips your vote to another candidate, contact a poll worker. You have the right to use another machine or cast a paper ballot.
9. If you are already in line by the time the polls close, you have the right to cast your vote.
10. You have the right to vote in secret and without being intimidated.
11. If you are denied a provisional ballot, have any problems that prevent you from casting your vote, or witness any questionable incidents, contact your local board of elections.
12. If you have lost your home to foreclosure, you still have the right to vote. Contact your local election board to inquire as to where you should go.