Voter Resources
Official government voter tools first, plus a few clearly labeled nonpartisan non-government resources. Non-government entries are marked — prefer the official source when in doubt.
Always verify with your state or local election office. Deadlines, ID requirements, and ballot rules vary by state and change between elections. Confirm details at vote.gov or your local election office.
Voter Registration
Vote.gov
The official U.S. government site for voter registration, with state-by-state instructions in multiple languages.
U.S. General Services Administration
USA.gov: Voter Registration
Federal guide to registering to vote, checking your registration status, and updating your voter information.
U.S. General Services Administration
USA.gov: Check Your Voter Registration
Official guidance on how to confirm your voter registration status through your state election office.
U.S. General Services Administration
EAC Voter Resources
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission's hub of resources for voters, including registration, accessibility, and election administration info.
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
EAC: Register and Vote in Your State
State-by-state lookup from the EAC linking directly to each state's official registration and voting information.
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
NASS: Can I Vote
State-by-state portal from the nation's secretaries of state for registration status, polling places, and absentee voting.
National Association of Secretaries of State (nonpartisan association of state election officials, non-government)
USA.gov: Find Your State or Local Election Office
Official directory for locating your state and local election offices for registration, ballots, and voting questions.
U.S. General Services Administration
USA.gov: Who Can Vote
Official explanation of U.S. voter eligibility requirements, including citizenship, age, and residency rules.
U.S. General Services Administration
TurboVote
Nonprofit service that helps users register to vote, request absentee ballots, and get election reminders.
Democracy Works (nonprofit, non-government)
Vote411
Election information site with registration tools, ballot previews, and polling place lookup for all states.
League of Women Voters Education Fund (nonpartisan nonprofit)
Ballot Information
USA.gov: How to Vote
Official federal guide covering how to vote, voter ID requirements, early voting, and what to expect at the polls.
U.S. General Services Administration
EAC Voter Resources
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission's hub of resources for voters, including registration, accessibility, and election administration info.
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
EAC: Register and Vote in Your State
State-by-state lookup from the EAC linking directly to each state's official registration and voting information.
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
NASS: Can I Vote
State-by-state portal from the nation's secretaries of state for registration status, polling places, and absentee voting.
National Association of Secretaries of State (nonpartisan association of state election officials, non-government)
USA.gov: Find Your State or Local Election Office
Official directory for locating your state and local election offices for registration, ballots, and voting questions.
U.S. General Services Administration
USA.gov: Who Can Vote
Official explanation of U.S. voter eligibility requirements, including citizenship, age, and residency rules.
U.S. General Services Administration
Ballotpedia Sample Ballot Lookup
Tool for previewing the contests and measures that will appear on your ballot, based on your address.
Ballotpedia (nonprofit, non-government)
Vote411
Election information site with registration tools, ballot previews, and polling place lookup for all states.
League of Women Voters Education Fund (nonpartisan nonprofit)
ID Requirements
USA.gov: How to Vote
Official federal guide covering how to vote, voter ID requirements, early voting, and what to expect at the polls.
U.S. General Services Administration
USA.gov: Voter ID Requirements
Official overview of voter identification requirements, which vary by state, with links to state-specific rules.
U.S. General Services Administration
NCSL: Voter ID Laws
State-by-state summary of voter identification laws maintained by the National Conference of State Legislatures.
National Conference of State Legislatures (nonpartisan, non-government)
Vote411
Election information site with registration tools, ballot previews, and polling place lookup for all states.
League of Women Voters Education Fund (nonpartisan nonprofit)
Absentee & Mail Voting
NASS: Can I Vote
State-by-state portal from the nation's secretaries of state for registration status, polling places, and absentee voting.
National Association of Secretaries of State (nonpartisan association of state election officials, non-government)
Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP)
Official Department of Defense program helping U.S. military members and overseas citizens vote absentee from anywhere in the world.
U.S. Department of Defense, Federal Voting Assistance Program
FVAP: Military Voter Assistance
Step-by-step absentee voting instructions for active duty military members and their families, by state.
U.S. Department of Defense, Federal Voting Assistance Program
USA.gov: Absentee and Mail-In Voting
Official federal guide to absentee and mail-in voting, including who can vote by mail and how to request a ballot.
U.S. General Services Administration
USA.gov: Find Your State or Local Election Office
Official directory for locating your state and local election offices for registration, ballots, and voting questions.
U.S. General Services Administration
USPS Election Mail
Official Postal Service information on mailing ballots, delivery timelines, and how election mail is handled and tracked.
United States Postal Service
TurboVote
Nonprofit service that helps users register to vote, request absentee ballots, and get election reminders.
Democracy Works (nonprofit, non-government)
Accessibility
EAC Voter Resources
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission's hub of resources for voters, including registration, accessibility, and election administration info.
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
EAC: Voters with Disabilities
Federal resources on accessible voting, including rights under the Help America Vote Act and accessible voting equipment.
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
Overseas & Military
Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP)
Official Department of Defense program helping U.S. military members and overseas citizens vote absentee from anywhere in the world.
U.S. Department of Defense, Federal Voting Assistance Program
FVAP: Military Voter Assistance
Step-by-step absentee voting instructions for active duty military members and their families, by state.
U.S. Department of Defense, Federal Voting Assistance Program