The information below is from the libguide titled "Voting and Advocacy Resources by Librarians". It was created by the American Library Association Government Documents Round Table (GODORT).
Important Dates
For more information, please visit the Department of State New Jersey Division of Elections or call 1-877-NJ-VOTER (1-877-658-6837).
1-866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)
1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682) (en Español)
1-888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683) (Asian multilingual assistance)
1-844-YALLA-US (844-925-5287) (Arabic)
Created by state election officials with up-to-date national & state-by-state information. It includes Voter Registration, Find Your Polling Place, Valid Forms of ID, Absentee & Early Voting, Overseas Voters, Election Official Directory, Become a Poll Worker
Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (Tufts) provides information about voter registration numbers, barriers; oriented toward young people
Guides for voter registration drives in each state.
Absentee voting assistance and verification for servicemembers & their families and overseas citizens. Plus, links to state/territory-specific election & legislative websites.
On September 17th, volunteers will conduct voter registration drives to ensure that voters don’t miss registration deadlines.
Nonpartisan voter services for U.S. citizens overseas and uniformed services members
Support and information for election administrators
Registration & information, FAQs by state and topic.
Registration & information, Election Day resources, election laws, results, process, and history; State & local Election Offices; FAQs
League of Women Voters. Voter registration & voting information for 50 states, candidate information
VoteRiders offers free assistance for any eligible voter who encounters barriers to securing their ID to vote, including financial and legal help obtaining underlying documents like birth certificates, change of name documentation, etc.
Find useful voter information including:
Information targeted at older voters; covers both federal and state elections
A nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to engaging, educating, and empowering Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities to strengthen their voices and create impact.
Federal Voting Assistance Program
Resources for military service members and overseas citizens groups to inform absentee voters of their right to vote and steps they need to follow.
You don't need a home to vote!
Resources for indigenous people in all 50 states
From the U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
Voter information and engagement resources targeted to the under-30 set, but excellent voter/voting information source for all
A map of state felony disenfranchisement laws.
A voting guide aimed at students.
This toolkit provides voter outreach promotional tools and information to American students studying abroad. U.S. students carry their right to vote when they go overseas.
Details conduct that constitutes voter intimidation and what to do if you experience voter intimidation.
Information about federal election campaign finance law and compliance.
Website on voting laws and proposed legislation.
The Libraries2024 campaign encourages all Americans to be civically engaged, registered to vote, and informed about issues affecting their communities - especially public and school libraries.
Resources for non-partisan voter registration drives and engagement
The REV UP Voting Campaign builds the power of the disability vote through a national network of coalitions and organizations.
Vot-ER develops nonpartisan civic engagement tools and programs for every corner of the healthcare system—from private practitioners to medical schools to hospitals.
An encyclopedia of American politics and elections. Provides accurate and objective information about politics at all levels of government.
Sample Ballots by Zip Code. Elected Officials & Candidates voting records, interest group ratings, speeches, campaign contributions, and contact information, current and past ballot measures by date & issue
The VoteLibraries Initiative from the EveryLibrary Institute is designed to assist libraries in their mission to ensure that all citizens who want to vote are registered, informed, and empowered to access the ballot.
Elected officials & candidates voting records, interest group ratings, speeches, campaign contributions, and contact information, current and past ballot measures by date & issue
To register online, you will need your date of birth and one of the following forms of identification:
OR
An ID is not required for mail-in registration, but you must provide the following:
If you do not provide the information listed above, or the information cannot be verified, you will be asked to provide:
If you cannot meet any of the above requirements, you may complete an Affirmation Statement and cast a provisional ballot on election day subject to verification of your eligibility to vote.