Voter Resources
The next federal election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. It includes voting for president and vice-president, one-third of the Senate, and all of the House of Representatives. State and local races will also be on the ballot in many areas.
Who’s on your ballot?
Plug in your zip code and this voter education resource will give you a listing of all the federal and state candidates running for office. From there, you can click on any candidate’s name to learn more information and find a link to their campaign website, where you can read about their positions on issues that matter most to you.
This page will also help you find your polling place.
Are you registered to vote?
If you are not registered to vote, this tool will walk you through the process. Fill in the requested fields and a customized PDF of a voter registration form will be created for you that you can print off, sign, and mail in to your state’s Elections Office (the form includes the mailing address). Please note that this form must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 23rd (or be postmarked by Monday, October 19th).
If you miss the deadline above, please visit your state’s Election Office website to learn about registering in-person on Election Day.
Do you need to show identification to vote at your polling place? Find out here.
Absentee & Early Voting:
Because of the pandemic, some states have taken steps to make it easier this year for citizens to vote by mail. Election rules for mail-in voting vary widely by state, so be sure you know the laws where you live if you plan to vote early or absentee.
Find a (Virtual) Town Hall Event:
There are many ways to learn about elected officials and candidates for public office, including reading trusted and unbiased news, watching debates, and visiting the candidates’ websites to read about their top issues. The Town Hall Project is another useful resource, providing a list of constituent meetings or campaign events in your area. This election season, many elected officials and candidates are conducting “tele-town halls” and other virtual events.