People who are found guilty of voter intimidation can be charged with a felony.

We've heard from a couple of our viewers who say they've experienced being intimidated while early voting this election cycle.

However, there are federal and state laws that protect voters from being harassed.

It can be a serious crime. If someone is found guilty, they can be charged with a felony.

Voter intimidation can have a lot of different faces.

It can range from someone yelling at a voter not to vote, to escalating to a physical attack. 

"If it is action that prohibits or prevents [someone] from casting their ballot, or potentially leading that voter to not cast their ballot, that could be voter intimidation," said Sadmira Ramic, Voting Rights Attorney at ACLU of Nevada.

Voter intimidation can happen over mailing a ballot, online or at the polls.

The ACLU says that voter intimidation has been going on for a while, but over the years they have noticed some changes.

"I think with the level of polarizing of our elections it's gotten worse at specific locations, and the level that it's reached when those people are interacting with those voters," Ramic said.

The ACLU says Nevada's electioneering laws are geared to help prevent it.

Electioneering is when someone is advocating for a ballot measure or a candidate.

That is not allowed within 100 feet of the polls; but if you're at a voting center and if you're experiencing it, there are people you can talk to.

"We do have observers on the ground that are wearing election protecting shirts and ask them," Ramic said. "You can flag a poll worker that are working - they have lead poll workers that can address the issue."

There are multiple organizations you can also call for help.

You can dial 911 if you feel that you're in serious danger, or you can call the Secretary of State's Office at (775) 684-5705.

The ACLU also has a hotline - that number is 1-866-OUR-VOTE.

The Secretary of State says you can call their office and they will notify their Elections Integrity Task Force.

They will also ask you to fill out an Election Integrity Violation Report, which you can find on their website; that way they can track down the issue.

You cannot fill these out anonymously.

These are not police reports, so if there's any violence, you should call law enforcement.