Know your rights as a voter: Provisional ballots

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Provisional ballots - also known as "challenge ballots" or "affidavit ballots" - are a fail-safe backup when there are questions about whether you're eligible to vote on Election Day. If your name is not on the register, request a provisional ballot.

Click here to learn about challenge ballots and your state's policy on them.

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