The Story Next Tuesday, you have the power to choose who represents you in the gov. So don't let the logistics trip you up on the big day. We're here to break it all down. The Where First things first, figure out where your polling location is. And make a plan for how to get there. Some places open as early as 6am (heyy early birds), others close as late as 8pm (heyy party people). Check what time yours opens and closes here. And if you need an assist to get to the polls, Uber and Lyft are offering discounted and free rides. The When There is no federal law that requires employers to give you time off to get to the polls. Lame. But 30 states have time-off-to-vote laws. Find out if yours is one here. In the 2016 election, voters waited an average of 11 minutes to cast their ballots. So schedule time to go either before or after work...or during a lunch break. If you can't take time off, in some states you can still vote early or absentee. Check if that's still an option in your state here. The Things to Bring With You Some states require you to show ID in order to vote. It could be anything from a driver's license, passport, Social Security card, or even a utility bill. Make sure you know what your state wants from you here. The What If... If your voter eligibility is being questioned (think: you don't have the right ID, your name or address changed) you might be able to ask for a provisional ballot. Once you fill it out, it typically gets separated from other ballots so election officials can confirm that you're good to vote. Here's more on how it works. theSkimm Midterms are in 7 days. Repeat: 7 DAYS. And this year, they're more important than ever. Make a game plan for Election Day so you don't miss out on your opportunity to vote. | 