Dear AdvOCAtes,

Today is Election Day, the final chance to vote in the 2020 election and our last opportunity to ensure that the voices of our diverse communities are heard.

Want to vote in-person but haven't registered to vote yet? Click here ([link removed]) to see if your state offers same-day voter registration.

Make sure your ballots are not rejected or flagged for errors ([link removed]) . If you plan on dropping off your ballot today but haven't sealed it yet, check to see if you have followed all proper procedures (depending on state) to guarantee that your vote is counted.

OCA is also here to make sure that you have all the resources available to participate in our democracy.
LAST CHANCE: Ride to Vote!

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Need help getting to the polls or want to drop of your ballot? We've partnered with Lyft to make voting easier! Use the code OCAVOTE for a free or discounted trip (up to $25).
* Get more details at lyft.com/invite/OCAVOTE ([link removed]) .

Know Your Rights

Under the Voting Rights Act, every eligible citizen has the right to vote without feeling bothered, threatened or intimidated. But this year, many AAPI voters are concerned about their safety at the polls—with many citing fears of armed militias, police and federal agents, and COVID-19.
* OCA has prepared a list of resources ([link removed]) if you encounter voter intimidation.
* Know the facts: There are multiple federal and state laws in place to protect you, and several options to report election crimes ([link removed]) .

Hotlines are available in multiple languages if you encounter any problems while voting.
* 888-API-VOTE (multiple Asian languages/English) – administered by APIAVote & Asian Americans Advancing Justice-AAJC
* 866-OUR-VOTE (English) – administered by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
* 888-Ve-Y-Vota (Spanish/English) – administered by the NALEO Educational Fund
* 844-Yalla-US (Arabic/English) – administered by the Arab American Institute

Where and How to Vote

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OCA has released 20 state voter toolkits ([link removed]) , which are meant to serve as guides to navigate voter ID information and voting during COVID-19. They contain resources from your Secretaries of State, Departments of State, or Election Boards in addition to information from other voting nonprofit organizations.
If you, your family members, someone you know, or community members have experienced xenophobia, discrimination, or harassment (in light of COVID-19), please report the incident using our hate crime reporting tool at aapihatecrimes.org.
REPORT A HATE CRIME ([link removed])

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