Many states provide voter registration when issuing IDs or driver licenses, so you may already be registered to vote. Click here to see if you're already registered to vote in your state.
Choose your state from the navigation bar on the left to see current information on how to register to vote in your state. Remember, your friendly College librarians are here and ready to help you with the process!
Choose your state from the navigation bar on the left to find information on requesting an absentee ballot.
Each state has different requirements for when ballots must be postmarked or received, so try to vote early to avoid missing deadlines.
1-866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)
1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682) (en Español)
1-888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683) (Asian multilingual assistance)
1-844-YALLA-US (844-925-5287) (Arabic)
Registration & information, Election Day resources, election laws, results, process, and history; State & local Election Offices; FAQs
National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS). Created by state election officials with up-to-date national & state-by-state information. Sections: Voter Registration, Find Your Polling Place, Valid Forms of ID, Absentee & Early Voting, Overseas Voters, Election Official Directory, Become a Poll Worker
Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (Tufts) provides info about voter registration numbers, barriers; oriented toward young people
League of Women Voters. Voter registration & voting info for 50 states, candidate info
Registration & information, FAQs by state and topic.
VoteRiders offers free assistance for any eligible voter who encounters barriers to securing his or her ID to vote, including financial and legal help obtaining underlying documents like birth certificates, change of name documentation, etc.
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