What Happened: Urdu ballots will be available in Chicago for the U.S. presidential election, helping Urdu-speaking voters participate more easily.
What you need to know: In the upcoming U.S. presidential elections on November 5, Urdu ballot papers will be available alongside English ones, as reported by Geo News. Early voting is already underway in many states, and this new provision is designed for Urdu-speaking voters who may not be fluent in English, ensuring their right to participate under U.S. law.
What more: The Chicago Board of Elections has confirmed that various polling stations in Chicago will offer ballot papers in Urdu. Additionally, each polling station will feature a voting machine with a French language option and audio ballots to assist voters. Voters are also permitted to bring an interpreter to help them cast their votes.