Voting Myths

MYTH: College students have to vote where their parents live.
FACT: Most college students can vote at home or at or near school. Because every state is different, everyone should check the laws and register well in advance of Election Day in the state where they plan to vote.
 
MYTH: My vote doesn’t count.
FACT: Because tied elections are surprisingly common, every vote matters. In 2017 in Virginia, officials drew a name from a bowl to decide control of the state’s House of Delegates.
 
MYTH: If you don’t have a state issued ID you cannot register to vote.
FACT: Although many states require that you have a photo ID to vote, you do not need one to register to vote. If you do not have a driver’s license number, you can use your social security number.
 
MYTH: You only need to update your registration if you move to another state.
FACT: Even if you move within the same county, you should re-register to update your new address.
 
MYTH: Presidential elections are the ones that really matter.
FACT: State and local elections are important as they can decided everything from where your water comes from to how local police officers are trained? State and local elections decide who answers these questions and more.
 
MYTH: The U.S. Constitution guarantees all U.S. citizens the right to vote.
FACT: Amendments to the Constitution tell states what they cannot do (deny the vote based on race, gender or age, for example), but nothing in the Constitution tells the states that they must ensure all citizens can vote. Check the voting laws in your state.
 
(Some Information courtesy of Tolerance.org)