Q&A
You can review your ballot ahead of time and make an informed decision before
you head to the polls here. Once you fill out the form, click “View Election Guide”
to find your sample ballot.
Whether you’re voting early or on Election Day, start with our Voter Resources
Hub.
– Click on your state, then scroll down to the “How to Vote” section.
– Select “How do I vote in person?” to find a link to look up your polling place, see
whether your state offers early voting, and learn what you need to bring with you.
If you’re in line when polls are supposed to close, stay in line — you have the
right to vote.
– If you make a mistake on your ballot, ask for a new one.
– If the machines are down at your polling place, ask for a paper ballot.
– If your citizenship, criminal record, or other qualifications are questioned,
immediately call the Election Protection Hotline where trained volunteers are
available to help.
– If you run into any problems or have questions before or on Election Day, call the
Election Protection Hotline:
– English: 866-OUR-VOTE / 866-687-8683
– Spanish: 888-VE-Y-VOTA / 888-839-8682
– Arabic: 844-YALLA-US / 844-925-5287
– Asian languages: 888-API-VOTE / 888-274-8683
U.S. citizens living abroad can receive an absentee ballot by email, fax, or
internet download, depending on the state they are eligible to vote in. Click
here for international absentee voting information.
96% of our nation’s elected officials are at the local level — including mayors,
town or city council members, school board members, and more.
From fixing potholes and the taxes that come out of your paycheck to approving
AI data centers and the police presence in your neighborhood, it’s your local
officials who decide the issues closest to home.
Knowing who represents you at the local level is just as important as knowing
who represents you in DC.
If you didn’t provide an ID number when you registered, you may be asked for ID
the first time you vote. For everyone else, it depends on your state’s laws. Check
out whether your state has a voter ID law here.





