The ballad of the disenfranchised voter, part two

After my rather unfortunate stab at voting this morning, I returned to Blackham School, armed with the knowledge that, despite what I had been told that morning, I am indeed registered to vote and need only fill out a change of address affidavit.

When I got to the school, it was, if anything, even more crowded than it was this morning, and despaired of ever getting to cast a ballot. I walked up to a friendly poll worker directing the masses mashing their way through the hallways and told her about my situation. She ushered me through the crowds inside to the verification table in the voting room.

That’s where the woman who told me I wasn’t registered earlier in the day spotted me, and I tried to tell her about the affidavit. She seemed confused at first, but, eventually, handed me the proper form (by the way, the pen at the verification table was totally dead — a nice button on an already frustrating experience).

Once I filled out the form, I was ready to vote. Never in my adult life have had a such a hassle trying to exercise my right to vote. But if my story shows anything, it’s that you shouldn’t get discouraged. There are people both at the state and local levels who will help you. Again, I direct you to the state voting hotline — 866-733-2463 — if you should have any problems.

Good luck and happy voting.

Amanda Cuda