Know Your Voting Rights!

Democracy Works is here to help you vote, no matter what. As we approach an unprecedented election, knowing your rights is key to making sure your voice is heard in our democracy. To that aim, we've compiled resources from voting rights experts to help you get #VoteReady!

VOTER REGISTRATION

Check your registration status today.
Review registration and voting rules in your state at How to Vote.
With NCSL's guide, see whether your state permits those with felony convictions to vote. Or head to the Campaign Legal Center’s interactive “Restore Your Vote” tool.
Even if it turns out you’re not eligible to vote, consider helping others get to the polls or working as a poll worker.

VOTING OPTIONS

In response to COVID-19, more states than ever before are offering early voting and mail voting.

Voting isn’t just going to the polls on Election Day anymore. Depending on where you live, voting options can include mail voting and early/absentee in-person voting. Explore the voting options available in your state at How to Vote.
Learn more about what's on your ballot from our friends at Ballotpedia.
Want to find the best way to vote healthy this year? Check out your state's Healthy Voting guide, created by the American Public Health Association, the Center for Civic Design, the Center for Tech and Civic Life, the National Association of County and City Health Officials, and We Can Vote.
If you'd like to assist others by serving as a poll worker, visit Power the Polls!

ELECTION DAY

A good rule of thumb is to ask your poll worker to assist you. If you make a mistake on your ballot or your name is not in the poll book, ask poll workers for help!

To report any issues you experience while voting and to receive guidance on how to safely cast your ballot, call or text the Election Protection Hotline:
- English: 1-866-OUR-VOTE / 1-866-687-8683
- Spanish: 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA / 1-888-839-8682
Check whether your state requires employers to give you time off to vote.
Your state may require you to provide voter ID at the polls. VoteRiders can help you check whether your ID meets your state’s requirements and, if it doesn’t, get help acquiring voter ID. Visit their website or text/call (844) 338-8743 for assistance.
It is a federal crime to pressure, threaten, or otherwise intimidate voters at the polls! Check out Advancement Project's Guide on handling voter intimidation.

VOTING ASSISTANCE

Disabled voters or voters who need language assistance for in-person voting can either ask a poll worker for assistance or bring a friend or family member along with them to the polls.

If English is not your primary language, check out the ACLU's Voting Rights Guide.
Want to learn about how your state supports disabled voters? Check out Nonprofit VOTE's State Resource Guide.
You can also always reach out to your election official for more information about voting assistance available in your state. Find your state’s elections office contact information at How To Vote.

Thanks for taking a few moments to strengthen your community – and our country – with your voice. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact our help desk.