1-866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) (English)
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)
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
Guides for voter registration drives in each state.
Absentee voting assistance and verification for servicemembers & their families and overseas citizens. Plus, links to state/territory-specific election & legislative websites.
On September 17th, volunteers will conduct voter registration drives to ensure that voters don’t miss registration deadlines.
Nonpartisan voter services for U.S. citizens overseas and uniformed services members
Support and information for election administrators
Registration & information, FAQs by state and topic.
Registration & information, Election Day resources, election laws, results, process, and history; State & local Election Offices; FAQs
League of Women Voters. Voter registration & voting info for 50 states, candidate info
VoteRiders offers free assistance for any eligible voter who encounters barriers to securing their ID to vote, including financial and legal help obtaining underlying documents like birth certificates, a change of name documentation, etc.
Information targeted at older voters; covers both federal and state elections
A nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to engaging, educating, and empowering Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities to strengthen their voices and create impact
Federal Voting Assistance Program. Voting assistance for Service members, their families, and overseas citizens
Information targeted at transgender voters
A national civil rights organization dedicated to increasing civic engagement, voter participation, equal & equitable opportunities in Black and underserved urban & rural communities
You don't need a home to vote!
Resources for indigenous people in all 50 states
From the U.S. Election Assistance Commission
Voter information and engagement resources targeted to the under-30 set, but an excellent voter/voting info source for all
A map of state felony disenfranchisement laws
A voting guide aimed at students
This toolkit provides voter outreach promotional tools and information to American students studying abroad. U.S. students carry their right to vote when they go overseas!
Details conduct that constitutes voter intimidation and what to do if you experience voter intimidation.
Information about federal election campaign finance law and compliance.
Website on voting laws and proposed legislation.
The Libraries2025 campaign encourages all Americans to be civically engaged, registered to vote, and informed about issues affecting their communities - especially public and school libraries.
Resources for non-partisan voter registration drives and engagement
The REV UP Voting Campaign builds the power of the disability vote through a national network of coalitions and organizations.
Vot-ER develops nonpartisan civic engagement tools and programs for every corner of the healthcare system—from private practitioners to medical schools to hospitals.
Resources for Military Services and overseas citizens groups to inform absentee voters of their right to vote and help ensure they are aware of the steps they need to follow.
An encyclopedia of American politics and elections. Provides accurate and objective information about politics at all levels of government.
Providing current and historical interviews, commentary, and campaign speeches from election cycles from 1988 to the present.
Sample Ballots by Zip Code. Elected Officials & Candidates voting records, interest group ratings, speeches, campaign contributions, and contact information, current and past ballot measures by date & issue
The VoteLibraries Initiative from the EveryLibrary Institute is designed to assist libraries in their mission to ensure that all citizens who want to vote are registered, informed, and empowered to access the ballot.
Information about federal election campaign finance law and compliance.
Nonpartisan information about the influence of money on politics.
Elected officials & candidates' voting records, interest group ratings, speeches, campaign contributions, and contact information, current and past ballot measures by date & issue
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