LibGuides: JWU Libraries Guide to Voting: Register to Vote: Where, How & When?

Registering to Vote

"Where Should I Register to Vote?"

College students can register to vote in EITHER their home state OR the state in which they attend college. Learn more voting facts with Rock the Vote's FAQs and Civic Influencers.

"How Can I Register to Vote?"

Register to vote online using this Online Voter Registration Form!
As of August 2024, all but 8 states (Arkansas, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming) allow online voter registration. Check voter registration details, deadlines, and regulations for your state here!

Election Dates & Deadlines

Already registered and ready to vote, but just need a reminder on the deadlines?

Use this resource to quickly look up the deadlines in your state: Election Dates & Deadlines from U.S. Vote Foundation

General Voter Information

Ballotpedia
What's on your ballot? Find out here.
Campus Vote Project
This website provides student guides for voting in each state.
Rock the Vote
Register to vote, check your registration, and find information about election dates, voter ID laws, and absentee voting.
Vote.org
Check to see if you're registered, register to vote, finding polling places, and locate more information about voting in your state.
Vote411
This one-stop-shop site provides access to nonpartisan information on the state and general elections.
Vote Smart: Facts Matter
The mission of this site is "to provide free, factual, unbiased information on candidates and elected officials to ALL Americans."

Spread the Word: VOTE!

According to the United States Census Bureau, only 61.4% of eligible voters voted in the 2016 election. Surprising, right? If you want to take an active part in promoting campus in your community, here are a few challenges, ideas, and resources to help get you started:

All In Campus Democracy Challenge: Campus Couch Parties
Host a couch party as an opportunity to text your peers and encourage them to vote.
Rhode Island's Voter "Marketing" Resources
Find posters, forms, social media images, and more here.
Rock the Vote's How to Host a Voter Registration Event
Learn all about how to host your own voter registration event.
Rock the Vote's Pledge
Take the pledge to vote in every election, and then convince three friends to do the same.