VALUABLE RESOURCES TO ASSIST VOTERS
While voting laws and procedures vary from state-to-state, uniform requirements to vote that are set by the Federal Election Commission require that you must be:
- A citizen of the United States;
- A resident of the state in which you're planning to register. If you just moved to a new state for school, you can take part in absentee voting;
- At least 18-years-old at the time of the next election
You'll find below links to update voter registration or register to vote, voting identification requirements, early voting and absentee ballot instructions, and local voting locations. Contact your county election officials if anything is unclear about the the voting process.
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 Voter Registration: Get Registered or Check Your Registration
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With few exceptions, states require that you register several days before you can vote in an election. You must provide approved ID when registering. Select your jurisdiction below to register to vote, update voter registration, or check to see if you're registered to vote. Note: The National Mail Voter Registration Form allows you to register to vote from anywhere in the United States. |
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 Make Your Vote Count: Absentee and Early
Voting
You may be eligible to vote prior to the election as an absentee or early voter. Early voting or voting by absentee ballot is available in every state. For
information, select your state below. You should call your local election office if anything you read is unclear to
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 Know What Kind of ID to Bring
Many states require every voter to present ID before voting. Several require “approved” identification, such as a special state-issued ID card, for those without a drivers license.In addition to longer lines at polling places, many voters have been disenfranchised. Learn voter ID requirements below. |
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 Find Your Polling Place
Many states offer online services that help you look up your local voting Website. Other sites list contact information for local election officials who are trained to help you find your polling place. Beware of so-called "challengers" at polling places. Select your place of residence below. |
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Is the U.S. Chamber Of Commerce Using Foreign Money to Run Political Attack Ads?
Allegations have been made that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has been collecting contributions from foreign corporations, including some owned by governments, to fund attack ads against Democrats. Democrats tried to pass legislation that would have stronger contribution disclosure requirements after the Citizens United Supreme Court decision but it was defeated along party lines. |
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Controversies Surround Christine O'Donnell of Delaware
The GOP needs to win 10 seats in November to take back control of the Senate. The Republican Party’s nomination of candidates such as O’Donnell, Sharron Angle of Nevada, and Dr. Rand Paul of Kentucky has served to put races in play. |
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