Thread by @therecount

As we’re sure you’re aware (you’re on Twitter, after all), we’re 5 days from Nov. 3 — also known as Election Day — also also known as your deadline to vote.

There are tons of ways to make sure your vote is counted. Let’s run through ‘em right here, just in case:

Have an absentee ballot in your possession right now? Before you send that sucker in, make sure you:
✅ Used a black pen
✅ Signed and dated everywhere (and double check!)
✅ Followed the instructions for the secrecy envelope, if applicable in your state

If you’re an early bird who’s already mailed your ballot in, you can track the status of your vote here: ballottrax.net/voter

Haven’t sent your ballot yet? No worries. It’s a little late to mail it, but you still have options.

Instead, drop your completed ballot at a drop box before Nov. 3 — the sooner the better. Find your nearest drop box here: vote.org/dropbox-locator

Almost all states offer some sort of early voting. Whether you’re planning to vote early in-person or just drop your mail-in ballot at the polling site, here’s when you can do it in every state.

Planning to vote in-person, early or on Election Day? You might be faced with long lines.

If you’re Pokemon-going to the polls (please clap), here’s what to bring — oh, and make sure you wear comfy shoes.
✅ Necessary: ID & voter registration
✅ Practical: Water bottle & a snack

Say you get to the polls and someone tells you your name isn’t on the list of registered voters.

🚨 You are still eligible to vote via provisional ballot! 🚨 Here’s what you need to know: electionlab.mit.edu/research/provi…

Did you already vote and convince everyone you know to vote? Feeling ready to kick back and relax as much as possible until we have results? We have a video for that.

Here’s when the votes are expected to be counted in every battleground state: