Research across adult education programs in California has shown that many adult students feel that voting is like taking a test. They aren't sure if they understand the material, and they believe they must answer every question and that no one can help them. The result is that many adult students and new citizens would rather not vote than deal with the embarrassment they anticipate. Happily, it can be easier than they realize. I can’t make a mistake You can get a new ballot if you make a mistake
Misconception
The truth
Voting is like taking a test
Voting can be
customized to your issues and your style
I have to do it all by myself
You can have people
help you review the ballot and come with you to the polls
I’ll have to study complicated documents
You can use the Easy Voter
Guide
I’ll have to go to the polling place
Anyone can choose to
vote by mail
I’ll have to answer every question
You can vote on just the things that are
important to you and can skip the rest