I Sorta Voted..

After having never missed the opportunity to cast a ballot since becoming of age, I ran into a snag this morning. 

Decked out in a carefully planned RW&B outfit, properly poofed and polished, new voter card in hand for my new precinct (city side)...

I went to the polls.

Following all the rules, standing in the line..

Getting to address verification station...

Presenting my card and ID...

My name was not on the precinct roll.

"But I have this official card issued by the Commonwealth that tells me to vote here.

How can this be??? " in my kindest voice.

Head officials were brought over, calls were made, voter advocates observing from both parties watched with interest..

A suspicion of clerical error, but no resolution.

Instead I was given a Provisional Ballot to fill out and seal.

Supporting evidence of voter eligibility attached.

Signatures affixed. 

By Friday, an election officer will determine whether or not I am a duly registered voter.

If so, my ballot will then be opened an counted. 

I am in one of those swing states the candidates have been (over) focused on.

I want my vote to count. 

So if the race does indeed become too close to call,
and we are all waiting for the provisional ballots to be verified and counted,
think of me.
I will be in hiding.