Voter Guide: United States

Greetings all!

 Below are some resources found via google search in an attempt to answer some of the 5 W’s (and 1 H) of voting. It is important to note that we are not affiliated with any of the organizations below, and since this is not a comprehensive list, we strongly encourage you to venture into the world wide web to continue searching for more information. Search for topics such as voting guides, your political party’s website, examples of voter suppression, and what referendums are on the ballot in your state. This is also a working document, which means we may add more resources as they come along. Don’t forget to register to vote, create your voting plan, and safely cast your vote before the deadline in your state.

 -BiN Voting Awareness Committee

Some FAQs

 

Voting Accessibility

 

Who

Who is eligible to vote?

Who is on the ballot for general elections?

Who will be on my ballot?

 

What

What identification do I need to vote? (by state)

What is the electoral college and how is it used:

What is an absentee ballot?

What is the deadline to apply for an absentee ballot?

https://www.vote.org/absentee-ballot-deadlines/

What are the statistics of voters from past years?

List of common terms

What do I do if someone is stopping me from voting?

 

When

When is the general election?

  • NOVEMBER 3RD

When is the deadline to register to vote?

When is the deadline to send in a mail in ballot/absentee ballot?

 

Where

Where can I vote?

Where is my state or local election office?

 

Why

Why should I vote?

 

How

How can I get election reminders?

How do I register to vote?

Confirm you are registered: https://www.usa.gov/confirm-voter-registration

How do I vote in my state? (by state: how to request a ballot, find out what's on your ballot, how to return your ballot, where and when you can vote early in-person, and anything else you need to be a voter this year.)

How does COVID affect voting and how do I protect myself?

How do I vote by mail-in ballots?

How do I make sure my mail-in ballot is not rejected?

  • ‘Here are three things you need to do to make sure your ballot is counted. 1. Request and return your ballot as early as possible. Some states require that ballots be delivered by Election Day, not just postmarked, so returning your ballot early will prevent it from arriving after November 3rd. 2. Check to see if your state has any voter ID requirements to vote by mail. You can see the rules at votesaveamerica.com/states 3. Make sure the signature on your ballot matches the one on your voter registration form. States often check to see that they match, so carefully signing your mail-in ballot will keep it from being rejected.’ https://votesaveamerica.com/everylastvote/

How else can I help?