ST. LOUIS — Neighbors are helping neighbors to make sure everyone can make their voice heard on Election Day.
"I'm not actually telling them who to vote for, I just want to motivate the vote,” said Marvin D-Red Martin.
5 On your Side introduced you to him last month when his transport service company announced plans to take people to the polls on Election Day. Now they're all ready for Tuesday.
"We’re gonna pick up the people and take them to the polls. If it's a long line or something, if they got to wait, we will give them our number and we'll come back and get them and we'll get them from the polls and back to their homes,” he said.
Several other local groups are doing the same, including the A. Phillip Randolph Institute and the Urban League Federation of Block Units.
Also, when anyone uses the code "NAACPVOTE24" on Lyft, you can get 2 rides for free, as long as both rides don't exceed $20 each. When you get there, make sure you don't run into roadblocks.
“So voters should be prepared to bring that Missouri or Federal ID, like a driver, non-driver's license, U.S. passport, military ID or veterans ID card. It can be expired as long as it expired after November 8th 2022. The ID doesn't have to have your correct address on it either as long as it's a valid Missouri or Federal ID. Voters should also know that in St. Louis City and St. Louis County, you can cast your ballot at any available polling place,” said Denise Lieberman with the Missouri Voter Protection Coalition.
Crews from the organization will be at the polls ensuring everything goes smoothly.
“Voters with any questions about the rules {or who are} facing any problems at the polls {or are} concerned about interference at the polls, call the election protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE. That's 866-687-8683. These calls are answered by attorneys in Missouri,” Lieberman said.
There was long line of people packing the polls in the rain Monday ahead of Election Day. More rain is expected Tuesday.
"Rain don't stop you from going to the club, the liquor store, none of that. Don't let it stop your vote,” Shaun “Deuce Sheezy” Lewis said.
"I don't care what the weather is. Get your umbrellas, get your raincoats, get your boots on and get out to vote,” Martin added.
Polls open at 6 a.m. They close at 7 p.m.
For more information on how to arrange a free ride to the polls, use the following phone numbers:
- Marvin D-Red Martin: 314-255-8522
- Urban League and A. Philip Randolph Institute: 314-562-0411