What to do if your vote is challenged: Practical advice for midterm elections

Photo credit: “#298 : i vote” by Kelley Minars via Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0 Article by Karen Figueroa-Clewett. The Conversation – September 1, 2026.

As the 2026 midterm elections enter the final stretch, it’s important to know your rights in case your vote is challenged. The best way to ensure that your vote is counted is to advocate for yourself. I’m an attorney and lecturer for the University of Southern California’s undergraduate civil rights advocacy initiative, Agents of Change. Here are several straightforward ways to ensure your vote is counted and two practical remedies for you to consider if your vote remains challenged. A major part of ensuring that you are able to vote is doing the necessary preparation before you even get to the polling place. Read on to find out how and where to register, where and when you can cast your ballot, and what numbers to call for any information you can’t find online. […]

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