Travel Logistics
What are the three locations (towns) of our voting groups?
Kadoka, Martin, Pine Ridge
When do we arrive/leave at polling locations?
6:45 am; when the last poll workers leave
What is your goal in helping voters?
That all eligble voters are able to cast a ballot and have it counter
Name one common issue you may see.
Confusion between election observers and poll watchers; confusion about times polling places open; confusion about types of acceptable ID in South Dakota
Polls close at 7 pm but there is still a line to vote. What do you do?
Encourage voters to stay in line because they can still cast their ballot.
Name three things we recommend that you pack.
Food, water, layered clothing, etc.
(Key word: recommend)
What is the specific phrase for the work you are doing one election day?
What should you do if you identify an issue?
Get all information (name, contact information) and work with relevant parties to resolve issue while voter is still there.
Name two kinds of assistance can people have in the voting booth?
(1) Instruction on proper procedure for voting machine; (2)
A voter does not have valid ID to vote. What do you do?
Have them sign a personal affidavit. They can then vote.
Printed copies of voting materials; pen and paper.
(Key Word: required)
Discuss partisan/candidate issues; threaten poll workers or voters; create an attorney-client relationship with voters.
Name the order of people you contact for assistance when there is an issue.
1. Poll workers at the site.
2. County auditor.
3. Christina, Vanessa, Milo or other Four Directions staff.
4. NARF hotline.
Can felons vote?
After fully completing sentence (suspended or served), including any period of probation or parole. They must re-register to vote.
A voter made a mistake on her ballot. What can she do?
She has spoiled her ballot! She can request up to three replacement ballots, one at a time, after returning spoiled ballot to election official.
When can a voter LAWFULLY be challenged?
(1) Whether person is who they claim to be; (2) Whether in the preceding 15 days the person has been convincted of a felony or declared mentally incompetent
A voter had an issue with their ID being accepted. They want to leave. What do you do?
Encourage them to stay so you can get it resolved; remind them they have the right to vote even if they don't have valid ID. Take their information (including multiple forms of contact) for follow-up if they are rushed. Get all facts about incident to that you can report it.
What forms of ID are accepted in South Dakota (4)?
SD drivers license or nondriver ID; Tribal ID; US government photo ID; photo ID from SD HS or accredited institution of higher education
One voter becomes very upset at the polls. They believe someone voted "illegally" and begin yelling at you when you ask how things went in inside. What de-escalation tactics do you use?
Validate experiences; gather a group; redirect their attention; etc.