Overcoming Voting Obstacles: A Resource From the National Transgender Equality Council

September 2010 | National Center for Transgender Equality

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“"Everyone should vote! Unfortunately there are issues that sometimes make it difficult for trans people to vote. Don't let these barriers stop you from voting--you have a right to vote."”

Transgender people may find voting to be an intimidating process for many reasons. This document lays out the issues that transgender people may face when attempting to vote and ways to overcome those issues. The document discusses both trans-specific voting issues in addition to other situations that may arise when voting.