Going to vote on November 8? READ THIS FIRST!

November 8 is going to be a big day in the Bluegrass State for all the candidates running in the 2011 election. But, it might be a big day for many young Kentuckians, too. This will be the first election for many young adults in Kentucky, including many students at UK. For all of you that fall into this category, there are a few things you need to know before hitting the polls.
First of all, pay attention to what you are wearing. Fayette County Clerk Don Blevins says it is very important not to wear the wrong attire to the polls. Voters need to restrict their candidate support to their ballots and leave all campaign shirts and buttons at home.
“Be careful not to wear campaign paraphernalia, that’s a violation of law,” Blevins says.
Secondly, voters need to bring a form of identification with them to the polls. The clerk’s office recommends a driver’s license, social security card, credit card or another form of identification that has your picture and signature on the document.
The polls will be open from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m., but voters will wait the least if they come during the middle of the day. Blevins says the polls will be busiest from seven to eight in the morning and from five to six in the evening. Voters should be able to get through the voting process in ten minutes or less if they avoid these rush hours.
Some voters may need assistance at the polls. Voters with physical disabilities, visual impairment or who cannot read English can be assisted at the polls. Two election officers will be available for assistance or voters can bring someone with them (that person cannot be your employer, an agent for your employer, your union head, or an agent of your union).
A good voter turnout is expected this year and Blevins says he is excited about the prediction.
“I’m happy to hear that people are coming out to vote. We are expecting about a 30 percent turnout rate,” Blevins says.