Vote
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Vote in every election: Our vote is our power. Support good leaders who seek progress on the issues you care about.
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Research candidates and issues: Most election services allow you to see your ballot before voting. Research your choices. Keep an open mind as you consider the options.
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Support the right to vote: Dictators don't want people to have a voice in the decisions that impact all of our lives. Support legitimate constitutional democratic republics. Voting should be easy and accountable.
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Voting Information
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This combined directory provides official links and descriptions for voter registration, registration status checks, and general election information.
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United States Federal Resources
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Vote.gov: vote.gov – The official U.S. government portal to start or update voter registration. It directs you to your state’s specific requirements.
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USA.gov Voting & Elections: usa.gov/voting – A comprehensive guide on how to vote, finding your polling place, and understanding election types.
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U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC): eac.gov/voters – Provides the National Mail Voter Registration Form and information for voters with disabilities or language needs.
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Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP): fvap.gov – The official site for U.S. citizens living abroad and members of the Uniformed Services to register and request absentee ballots.
United States – State Election Portals
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Alabama: alabamainteractive.org/sos/voter_registration – Official online registration and status check portal.
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Alaska: voterregistration.alaska.gov – The Division of Elections portal for registration and permanent fund dividend (PFD) opt-outs.
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Arizona: servicearizona.com/voterRegistration – Part of the EZ-AZ portal; requires an Arizona driver's license or ID.
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Arkansas: sos.arkansas.gov/elections – Arkansas requires paper registration; this site provides the forms and instructions.
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California: covr.sos.ca.gov – California’s official "COVR" system for online registration and pre-registration for 16 and 17-year-olds.
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Colorado: sos.state.co.us/voter – "Go Vote Colorado" allows for registration and manages the state's mail-ballot system.
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Connecticut: voterregistration.ct.gov – Official portal for the Secretary of the State’s election services.
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Delaware: ivote.de.gov – The "ivote" system for registration, polling place locations, and absentee requests.
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Florida: registertovoteflorida.gov – The state’s centralized online voter registration system.
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Georgia: mvp.sos.ga.gov – The "My Voter Page" (MVP) for registration status, mail-in applications, and sample ballots.
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Hawaii: olvr.hawaii.gov – Handles registration for the state’s all-mail voting system.
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Idaho: voteidaho.gov – Central hub for registration and "tracking your ballot" features.
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Illinois: ova.elections.il.gov – The Illinois Online Voter Registration Application (OVA) portal.
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Indiana: indianavoters.in.gov – Allows voters to register, check status, and see who is on their local ballot.
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Iowa: voterready.iowa.gov – Provides ID requirements and a direct link to the DOT-based online registration.
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Kansas: ksvotes.org – A popular secure portal that links directly to official Secretary of State records.
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Kentucky: govote.ky.gov – The State Board of Elections portal for registration and "one-stop" voting info.
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Louisiana: geauxvote.com – The "GeauxVote" portal for registration and a specialized mobile app for voters.
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Maine: maine.gov/sos/cec/elec – Information on Maine’s same-day registration and new online registration options.
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Maryland: elections.maryland.gov – Provides registration, status updates, and "points of contact" for local boards.
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Massachusetts: sec.state.ma.us/ovr – Official online registration system for the Commonwealth.
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Michigan: michigan.gov/vote – The Michigan Voter Information Center (MVIC) for registration and absentee tracking.
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Minnesota: mnvotes.sos.mn.gov – Managed by the Secretary of State; supports online registration and status lookup.
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Mississippi: sos.ms.gov/elections-voting – Mississippi uses mail-in or in-person registration; forms are found here.
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Missouri: sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri – Direct portal for registration and finding local election authorities.
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Montana: sosmt.gov/elections/vote – Instructions for registration and tracking your status via the "My Voter Page."
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Nebraska: nebraska.gov/apps-sos-voter-registration – The official portal for the Nebraska Secretary of State.
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Nevada: nvsos.gov/sosvoterservices – Nevada’s automated system for registration and "effective absent" voting.
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New Hampshire: sos.nh.gov/elections – New Hampshire focuses on town-clerk registration; this site provides the specific local instructions.
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New Jersey: voter.svrs.nj.gov/register – The New Jersey Voter Registration System portal.
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New Mexico: portal.sos.state.nm.us/ovr – Official portal for New Mexico’s "Voter Information Portal."
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New York: elections.ny.gov – Information on registration via the DMV and the state’s centralized "IPortal."
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North Carolina: ncsbe.gov/registering – The State Board of Elections portal; features online registration for DMV customers.
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North Dakota: vote.nd.gov – Note: North Dakota is the only state without voter registration; this site explains the ID requirements to vote.
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Ohio: olvr.ohiosos.gov – The "Ohio Secretary of State Online Voter Registration" system.
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Oklahoma: okvoterportal.okelections.us – The OK Voter Portal for registration, sample ballots, and finding your precinct.
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Oregon: sos.oregon.gov/voting – Manages the state’s "Motor Voter" automatic registration and all-mail voting system.
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Pennsylvania: pavoterservices.pa.gov – The Department of State’s official online application for registration.
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Rhode Island: vote.sos.ri.gov – Comprehensive portal for registration, status checks, and mail ballot requests.
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South Carolina: scvotes.gov – The South Carolina Election Commission portal for "check, update, or register."
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South Dakota: sdsos.gov/elections-voting – South Dakota requires a paper form; this site provides the download and instructions.
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Tennessee: ovr.govote.tn.gov – The "GoVoteTN" online voter registration system.
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Texas: votetexas.gov – Information on the paper-based registration process and the "My Voter Portal" for status checks.
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Utah: vote.utah.gov – Direct portal for registration and managing Utah’s mail-in ballot preferences.
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Vermont: olvr.vermont.gov – The "My Voter Page" for registration and checking your status.
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Virginia: elections.virginia.gov – The Department of Elections portal for registration and finding your registrar.
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Washington: votewa.gov – A personalized portal for registration and tracking your ballot in Washington’s all-mail system.
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West Virginia: ovr.sos.wv.gov – The official West Virginia "Online Voter Registration" portal.
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Wisconsin: myvote.wi.gov – A comprehensive "MyVote" portal for registration, status, and finding local polling places.
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Wyoming: sos.wyo.gov/elections – Details on Wyoming’s mail-in and in-person registration requirements.
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Global Bodies & International Resources
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ACE Electoral Knowledge Network: aceproject.org – The world’s largest repository of electoral information. It provides specific country-by-country data on how to register and vote globally.
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International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES): ifes.org – An NGO that supports democracy worldwide. Their "Election Guide" (electionguide.org) provides calendars and registration rules for almost every nation.
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UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR): ohchr.org/participation – While individuals do not "vote" for the UN, this site provides the legal frameworks and reports on the global right to participate in public life.
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Australia: aec.gov.au – The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) portal for enrollment and updating details. Enrollment is compulsory for citizens.
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Brazil: tse.jus.br – The Tribunal Superior Eleitoral (TSE) provides "Autoatendimento" (Self-service) for voter registration and status checks.
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Canada: elections.ca – Elections Canada portal for the National Register of Electors.
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France: service-public.fr/elections – The official government portal for "Inscriptions sur les listes électorales" (registration on electoral lists).
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Germany: bundeswahlleiterin.de – The Federal Returning Officer provides information on voter lists and eligibility for federal and EU elections.
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India: voters.eci.gov.in – The Voter Service Portal for the Election Commission of India (ECI), covering the world's largest electorate.
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Ireland: checktheregister.ie – The central portal for Irish citizens to check their status or register for the first time.
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Mexico: ine.mx – The Instituto Nacional Electoral (INE) handles the issuance of the "Credencial para Votar," the primary voting document.
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New Zealand: vote.nz – The Electoral Commission’s portal for enrolling and updating details.
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South Africa: elections.org.za – The Electoral Commission (IEC) portal for online registration and finding your voting station.
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United Kingdom: gov.uk/register-to-vote – The centralized portal to register for all local and general elections in the UK.