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Register to Vote
Practical Tips for Successful Voter Registration
Make sure you're registered by confirming online at VotePoke or Can I Vote?
Research the laws in your state using Project Vote's Voter Registration Guides and Surveys
If you're an American citizen living abroad, find out the easiest way to register at the Overseas Vote Foundation
NEW Voter's Guide to Federal Elections to help voters navigate the Federal elections process, from registering to vote to casting a ballot on Election Day.
Visit the Nonprofit Voter Engagement Network and find a Nonprofits, Voting and Elections Guide
Voting problems? Dial 1-866-OURVOTE
Find Your Polling Place
The best way to determine you polling location is to contact your local Election Clerk
You can also visit WWW.VOTE411.ORG
Research the Candidates
Visit NVEN's Guide to Hosting a Candidate Forum to find helpful instructions including to-do lists, do's and don'ts, and a planning timeline.
U.S. PIRG Legislative Scorecard Find out how your elected officials voted on key public interest votes
Project Vote Smart’s website offers dependable, factual information about candidates and elected officials, including
- Voting Records
- Biographical & Contact Information
- Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
- Interest Group Ratings
- Public Statements
- Campaign Finances
Other Resources
NPR's Election 2008 Resource Center
Foundation Website to Educate Voters
Women's Voices. Women Vote aims to improve unmarried women's participation in the electorate and policy process.
Declare Yourself aims to empower and encourage every eligible 18-year-old in America to register and vote in the presidential primaries and 2008 presidential election
Brennan Center for Justice provides detailed policy analysis on voting rights and election issues
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Information Programs offers election resources including videos, podcasts, and information on the candidates, voting and the election process
The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is an independent regulatory agency established in 1975 to administer and enforce the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA).