Voting Tech Help

Trusted official sites only

• Vote.gov — federal site. Links to all 50 state voter info.
• Vote411.org — League of Women Voters. Nonpartisan ballot guide by zip.
• Your Secretary of State website — search "[state] secretary of state".
• Ballotpedia.org — nonpartisan info on candidates + measures.
• Avoid sketchy "voter info" sites — many are partisan or scams.

Register to vote

1. Go to vote.gov.
2. Pick your state.
3. Online registration in 41 states (need driver license or state ID).
4. Other states — print, mail, or in-person at DMV / library.
5. Deadline varies by state — usually 15-30 days before election.
6. Re-register if you moved, changed name.

Find polling place + ballot

• Search "[your state] polling place lookup" + your zip.
• Vote411.org — sample ballot for your zip.
• Many states show ballot in the official voter portal.
• Photo ID required in 36 states — check yours.

Mail-in / absentee voting

• 9 states send ballot to all registered voters automatically.
• Other states — request "absentee" or "mail-in" ballot online or by mail.
• Many states allow seniors 65+ to vote by mail without reason.
• Mail back EARLY — at least 1 week before election day.
• Track your ballot at "[state] ballot tracker".

Senior / accessibility help

• Curbside voting — most polling places. Stay in car, ask poll worker.
• Free rides — League of Women Voters, Lyft/Uber free rides on Election Day in many cities.
• Accessible voting machines — every polling place required to have one.
• Permanent absentee status — many states. Apply once, vote by mail forever.
• Help filling ballot — bring trusted family member, OR ask poll worker.