{"id":312,"date":"2026-10-28T11:43:39","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T16:43:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwvmankatoarea.org\/?page_id=312"},"modified":"2026-10-28T14:22:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T19:22:34","slug":"know-your-rights","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lwvmankatoarea.org\/?page_id=312","title":{"rendered":"Know Your Rights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a voter, you have rights!&nbsp; Know what they are and how they might apply to you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/lwvmankatoarea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2026knowyourrights.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of 2026knowyourrights.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-58132536-52d5-4f0f-8e3a-efa326d664b5\" href=\"https:\/\/lwvmankatoarea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2026knowyourrights.pdf\">2026knowyourrights<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/lwvmankatoarea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2026knowyourrights.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-58132536-52d5-4f0f-8e3a-efa326d664b5\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/lwvmankatoarea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2026spanishknowyourrights.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Conozca Sus Derechos.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-9ea33900-86cd-4cf3-9ffb-988294e2f8d9\" href=\"https:\/\/lwvmankatoarea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2026spanishknowyourrights.pdf\">Conozca Sus Derechos<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/lwvmankatoarea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2026spanishknowyourrights.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-9ea33900-86cd-4cf3-9ffb-988294e2f8d9\">Descargar<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/lwvmankatoarea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2026somaliknowyourrights.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of ogow xuquuqdaada.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-d4dad820-63c5-425c-8116-f46133154b16\" href=\"https:\/\/lwvmankatoarea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2026somaliknowyourrights.pdf\">ogow xuquuqdaada<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/lwvmankatoarea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2026somaliknowyourrights.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-d4dad820-63c5-425c-8116-f46133154b16\">Soo deji<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Polling Place Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn what to expect when you go to the polls.\u00a0 Voting precinct procedures are designed to ensure a smooth and secure experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"715\" height=\"880\" src=\"https:\/\/lwvmankatoarea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/PollingFAQs-1.png\" alt=\"2026 Polling Place Laws FAQ\nWho is allowed inside or near a polling place on Election Day? 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