Planning ahead makes it easier to follow through on voting. The library wants to help you create YOUR voting plan so that your don't miss out on your opportunity to make your voice heard.
| Voting for the first time can be intimidating! Browse these resources to become more comfortable with voting. |
| Why Vote - From Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote). Read about five important reasons to vote. |
| Voting as a college student - From vote.org. A guide to voting as a college student. |
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College Voter Guide: Q&A - From the League of Women Voters |
| Rock The Vote - How to Vote in Your State - Find all the information you need to vote in your state. |
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Voting, whether it's for the first time or the fiftieth, can seem daunting. Making a voting plan will help you feel confident and prepared to go to the polls! |
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Your voter registration is tied to where you live. As a college student, you can usually register to vote in either your hometown or where you attend college, depending on the residency requirements of your state. Keep in mind: You can live in more than one place, but you are only allowed to vote in one. As a college student, you will need to choose between registering to vote in your hometown or with your college address. A good first step is to check your voter registration to see if you are already registered to vote at your hometown address. If you are not registered to vote, check the residency requirements of your state and then register to vote (it takes only a couple of minutes!). For more information about voting as a college student, visit the Vote.gov Voting as a College Student Guide. Need help? Ask the library staff for help with registration and with checking your registration. |
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You have options when it comes to how you vote. Many states offer absentee, mail-in voting or in person early voting options. See what your state allows. Have questions? Ask us! |
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If you have decided to vote in person, find out where you can vote, what voting machines are used, and what you need to bring with you on Election Day by entering your address here. |
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Learn where candidates running for office in your area stand on the issues, and about the ballot measures on your ballot by checking out our voting guide. The "How do I know who to vote for?" box has a lot of information. |
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Tell your friends and family what you learned in the process of making your voting plan and encourage them to make their own. Then, cast your ballot and let your voice be heard! |
