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A how-to-vote guide for the suave college student

Both presidential candidates, as well as other politicians and activists, have stressed the… Both presidential candidates, as well as other politicians and activists, have stressed the importance of a high voter turnout in tomorrow’s election.

Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. tomorrow. According to state law, you have the right to vote if you are in line at a polling place at 8 p.m.

To vote for the first time in a district, you must have a photo ID, paycheck or other document proving your name and address. You must vote in the district that you registered to vote in.

If you are denied the right to vote for a technical reason, demand a provisional ballot, fill it out and get a receipt. If you have any concerns, the campaign of Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., has assured voters there will be lawyers at all polling places in Pennsylvania to assist with voting problems. You can also contact the Pennsylvania Department of State at www.dos.state.pa.us.

There are 921,008 registered voters in Allegheny County, with 559,319 Democrats, 263,379 Republicans and 98,310 third-party or independent voters. This county has the second highest number of voters in Pennsylvania. With 21 electoral votes, Pennsylvania has been a subject of contention for both presidential candidates.

If you live in Litchfield Towers, Bouquet Gardens, Oakwood or any building in the Schenley Quadrangle, vote in Wesley W. Posvar Hall’s lobby at the Bouquet Street entrance.

If you live in Lothrop Hall, Sutherland Hall, Pennsylvania Hall or the Fraternity Complexes, vote at Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Hall, at Fifth Avenue and Bigelow Boulevard.

If you live in Forbes-Craig Apartments, vote at the Pittsburgh Association for the Blind, at 300 Craig St.

If you live in Forbes Hall, vote at the Fire Engine House at Louisa Street and McKee Place.

If you live in Centre Plaza, vote at the First Unitarian Church at Ellsworth and Morewood avenues.

If you live off-campus in Allegheny County and do not know your polling place, call the County Elections Division at (412) 350-4500 during normal business hours.

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