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

On Election Day, you go to vote – and you’re told you’re not registered or you’re not eligible to vote. A civil rights lawyer provides a guide so voters can know their rights to cast a ballot.

By: Karen Figueroa-Clewett, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: September 1, 2026

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Last Updated: 10 hours, 2 minutes ago

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By Karen Figueroa-Clewett, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

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 a 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 …

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