New York heads to the polls tomorrow, and you might be wondering how exactly ranked choice voting works.
Election Day
Election 2020: It’s Finally Here!
It’s Election Day! Here are the 3 things you must do today, plus a great resource for getting trustworthy election results.
The 1 Number Every Voter Must Have
You may run into trouble at the polls, or you may get an urgent text from a friend who is having trouble. You’ll want to save this number so you know what to do if your vote is in danger of not being counted.
When Voting Goes Wrong: How To Cast a Provisional Ballot
Sometimes, despite our best efforts, something goes wrong on Election Day. You still have a legal right to cast a provisional ballot. Here’s how that works.
When Will We Know Who Won? 2 Charts You Need
Due to the influx of mail-in ballots, we know that getting election results on Election Day is probably unrealistic. But when WILL we know? These 2 charts help make that clear.
You’re In Luck! 20 States That Allow Same-Day Voter Registration
Voter registration deadlines have passed in many states. But, 20 states allow same-day registration, so you may still be able to vote on Election Day! Get caught up on how it works in your state.
How To Find Out If You’re Entitled to Paid Time Off To Vote
Employers are required to give workers time off to vote in 30 states. Is yours one of them? Also, a huge number of companies have pledged to give their workers time off this Election Day. Check to see if you are on the list!
3 Things You Can Do To Help With the Nationwide Poll Worker Shortage
How do you feel when you hear that a state has closed down a bunch of polling locations? As for me, I get really angry whenever I hear that. Prior to this year, when I heard about polling places being… Read More ›
Elections Happening Today: August 11
It’s a Tuesday in America, and that means there are elections happening. And there are plenty underway! Please, whether you have friends in one of these states or you might have social media followers from these states, share this info… Read More ›
Get Ready: Election Night 2020 Won’t Decide Anything
We all want this current nightmare to be over, and we’re all looking at Election Night on November 3rd to be the day we learn whether or not we successfully kicked Trump out of office. Get ready to be disappointed…. Read More ›
Elections Happening Today: June 9
A list of elections happening today, on June 9, 2020.
It’s Tuesday! Must be an Election Day.
If it’s Tuesday, there’s probably an election happening somewhere in the state. There are always special and other elections being held year-round but you do have to pay attention. Be sure you’re registered with your most current address to get… Read More ›
We Need to Talk about the Second Wave
There is a second wave coming, and I don’t think it’s being talked about nearly enough. Not the next BlueWave, which we definitely want, but the second wave of COVID-19. Scientists and health officials have been reviewing information from the… Read More ›
2019 Elections: It’s Election Day!
The Elections of 2019 are here! It’s time to go vote! ✦ Find your polling location: I Will Vote ✦ Check that you have the correct ID: ID requirements state by state ✦ Is your name not on the voter… Read More ›
Elections in March 2019
If it’s a Tuesday, there is an excellent chance that an election is happening somewhere in the country. So far in March, there are 22 elections scheduled. If one of these is your district, make sure you vote! For everyone… Read More ›
2019 Elections: Chicago 2/26
With 2.7 million people and 53 seats up for election in a week, Chicago gets its own elections guide. Chicago elections are never dull, and this cycle we have an alderman accused of committing exhortion, controversy about the TIF funds,… Read More ›
One Way to Make Election Day a Holiday
Congress is not the only place where consequential decisions about voting rights can be made. The big media outlets tend to cover Congress because their decisions affect the greatest number of their customers, and so the stories of good work… Read More ›
How to Cast a Provisional Ballot
Sometimes, despite our best efforts, something goes wrong on Election Day. It is important to understand that you have rights and options. What kinds of problems do I mean? ✦ You show up to your polling place but your name… Read More ›
Are You Entitled to Paid Time Off to Vote? Possibly!
Although Election Day isn’t a federal holiday, many states and companies are making sure people have paid time off so they can vote. It’s a step in the right direction! Vox did a terrific article that lays out which states… Read More ›
Final Weekend Before Midterms: Make a Plan to Vote
The midterms are finally here. There are just a few days between today and possibly the most important election in our lifetimes. In addition to any Get Out the Vote activities you will be participating in these final days (and… Read More ›