General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Your vote matters.
November 2026 is coming. Don’t vote based on fear, headlines, social media clips, or someone else’s opinion. Know what’s on your ballot. Know your rights. Know how to participate.
Nonpartisan voter information. Your vote. Your decision.
Election Day
— days to go
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Registration deadlines are close, or already past, in many states. Some states let you register on Election Day. Check yours today.
Check my registration (opens NASS in a new tab)Opens the National Association of Secretaries of State lookup. Choose your state there.
Before you vote, know what’s on your ballot.
Candidates aren’t the only decisions you’ll make when you vote. Your ballot may include local races, judges, amendments, referendums, constitutional questions, school boards, and other issues that directly affect your community.
View my sample ballot (opens Ballotpedia in a new tab)Opens Ballotpedia’s Sample Ballot Lookup in a new tab. Ballotpedia is a nonpartisan nonprofit encyclopedia, not a government site. Your county or local election office publishes the official sample ballot.
Tip: Review your ballot before Election Day so there are no surprises when you get to the polls.
- Federal and statewide races
- Local races: mayor, council, sheriff
- Judges and judicial retention
- School board
- Constitutional amendments
- Referendums and ballot questions
Your state
Choose your state to see official places to check your registration, find where to vote, and learn your state’s rules.
Official Government election office or tool.
NASS Run by the National Association of Secretaries of State. Pick your state there and it sends you to your state’s official tool.
Nonprofit Independent nonpartisan resource. Confirm details with your election office.
Democracy works when we protect the process.
You don’t have to be a political expert to care about how elections are administered. Your state and local election officials are responsible for making sure elections are conducted fairly, securely, and transparently.
Find my Secretary of State (opens NASS in a new tab)Opens the NASS member directory. In some states, elections are run by a lieutenant governor, a state board, or an elections commission instead. Choose your state above for a direct link to your official state election office.
Send this to your Secretary of State
Or to your state’s chief election official. Copy it, then paste it into their contact form or an email.
Subject: Protect Our Election Process
I am a voter who cares about the integrity, security, accessibility, and transparency of our elections. Please continue providing clear information about election procedures, voter registration, ballot access, election security, and how voters can verify official election information.
I believe voters should have accurate information and confidence in the process. Thank you for your work protecting our elections and serving voters in our state.
Don’t just vote. Get involved.
Elections don’t happen by accident. They require thousands of people working behind the scenes and at polling locations to help voters participate.
Find election work opportunities (opens the U.S. Election Assistance Commission in a new tab)Opens the U.S. Election Assistance Commission’s Help America Vote page. Official federal source.
With Election Day this close, many offices have finished hiring and training for November. Some still need help, and every future election will too.
Choose your state.
Find your county or local election office.
Look for election worker, poll worker, or precinct worker information.
Review the requirements and application process.
Requirements, pay, training, and eligibility vary by state and locality. Your local election office has the final word.
Election Day checklist
Know before you go. Fill in each oval as you finish. Your progress stays on this device only.
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I’m ready.
Rules are different in every state. For registration, ID, polling places, and early or mail voting, your official state election office has current requirements.
Don’t let fear make your voting decisions for you.
Political information moves faster than facts. Before you share a claim, make a decision, or believe a viral post, stop and check the source.
- Stop
Don’t immediately react.
- Check
Find the original source.
- Verify
Look for official or credible documentation.
- Decide
Make your own informed decision.
You don’t owe anyone your vote. You owe yourself enough information to make your own decision.
Stay ready. Stay informed.
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