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You have the right to...
Vote privately and independently.
Vote in an ADA-compliant vote center.
Ask for assistance to vote, if you are disabled or if you can’t read or write English. You must request help before you go into a voting booth.
Vote if you have a criminal record.
Source: American Civil Liberties Union
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What is voter intimidation?
Voter intimidation is a violation of your civil rights and a federal crime.
For example, if someone: Threatens you, harasses you or interferes with your choice of candidates.
Falsely presents themselves as an election official.
Aggressively questions you about your citizenship, criminal record or other qualifications to vote.
Who
to call if your rights have been violated
Marion County Election Board (317) 327-5100
Indiana Disability Rights (317) 722-5555
What do these politicians do?
Governor
The state’s top official can veto or sign bills into law. They’re also in charge of the Indiana National Guard.
Lieutenant governor
Serves as president of the state Senate and can give tie-breaking votes on bills. Oversees many state agencies. Takes over as governor if the governor dies, resigns or is removed from office.
What do these politicians do?
The attorney general’s office
Defends state officials and agencies in lawsuits.
Protects consumers from fraud and unfair business practices.
Gives opinions on whether laws align with the state constitution.
State House representative/senator
They write bills, which are drafts of possible laws. They vote on whether these bills will be sent to the governor, who can sign them into law.
Township board of trustees
They oversee the township trustee and approve budgets, which the trustee’s office uses to help residents with rent, utility bills or other needs.
School board members
They influence school curriculum; hire and fire school superintendents; and approve budgets that affect staff, programs and school safety.
The Marion County treasurer’s office Collects taxes (like property taxes) and manages the county’s financial resources.
