Election Day is just around the corner: While there's no way to truly quell the all-encompassing anxiety you may be feeling, if you haven't voted yet, creating a voting plan can at least make your journey to the ballot box easier.

Washingtonian has compiled a list of Election Day resources for the DC area so you have no excuse not to vote on Tuesday, November 5th:

What should you bring with you to the election?

If you are registered to vote in Virginia, double-check your wallet for your driver's license or ID before going to your polling place. The Commonwealth requires ID to vote, but if you forget it, you can still do so sign an identification declaration to confirm your identity and cast a regular vote.

First time voter in Direct current And Maryland Individuals who have not verified their identity upon registration should bring ID and proof of residency, such as a utility bill, tuition fee certificate, or a copy of a rental agreement.

DC, Maryland and Virginia all allow same-day voter registration at polling places: bring ID and proof of residency.

Keep an eye on the weather forecast, but starting Monday Meteorologists predict partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the high 70s. Leave the umbrella at home, but it's worth packing a water bottle if the queues are long.

Where is your polling station?

Not sure where to cast your vote? Vote.org offers a handy polling place locator to help you find out.

How do you get elected?

Rideshare companies will give you a discounted ride to your polling station on Tuesday: enter the code “VOTE24.” Uber app for 50% off a ride (up to $10). Lyft is offering the same 50% discount – also via code “VOTE24” – as well as a (frankly better) deal in partnership with the NAACP: Get up to $20 off two rides with code “NAACPVOTE24.” That’s a total of $40 saved between a trip to the polls and another trip home.

Get 50% off (up to $10) with code “VOTE24” a Capital Bikeshare also drive.

lime You can bring scooters and e-bikes to and from your polling station free of charge on election day using the code “VOTE2024”.

In Maryland, Montgomery County RideOn buses will not charge fare on Tuesday.

What if you need help choosing?

Maybe you need help with same-day registration or you noticed something at your polling place that you have a question about. Election protection— a bipartisan coalition that provides free information and assistance to Americans throughout the voting process — is operating Election Day hotlines you can call for assistance:

For assistance in English, call 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) – representatives from the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law will answer your call.

For assistance in Spanish or English, call 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682) – NALEO Educational Fund representatives will answer your call.

For assistance in Arabic or English, call 844-YALLA-US (844-925-5287) – Arab American Institute representatives will answer your call.

For assistance in Asian languages ​​or English, call 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683) – representatives from APIAVote or Asian Americans Advancing Justice will answer your call.

What are you going to eat for dinner?

Voting is important. Once you've cast your vote, you've earned a reward! Serving bars, restaurants and bakeries throughout the DC area Election Day special offersOptions include cocktails to take the edge off and takeout meals to shove down your throat while watching TV. (Although technically some Election Day specials are illegal.)