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Understand how the right to vote has evolved in the United States, from the early restrictions to the Civil Rights Movement. Key amendments like the 15th, 19th, and 26th Amendments played major roles.

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Learn why each vote matters in an election, how vote counting works, and what happens in the case of a tie. Making your voice heard can sway the outcome!

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Explore the different barriers to voting that have existed through history, from literacy tests and poll taxes to modern-day voter ID laws and gerrymandering. Understand what is being done to eliminate these barriers.

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Learn the steps to register to vote in your state, the documentation you'll need, and deadlines you must meet. Your vote won't count unless you're registered!

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Learn how to register so you can vote in federal, state, and local elections.
Start your registration on vote.gov
Visit vote.gov to begin the voter registration process. Select your state or territory. Depending on its rules, you will find instructions on how to register:

Online

By mail

In person at your local election office

Other ways to register to vote

Download the National Mail Voter Registration Form. You can fill it out onscreen and print the completed form, or print the blank form and fill it out by hand. Remember to sign the form before mailing it to the location listed for your state.

Check with local government offices to see if you can register in person.

Abroad and military voters

The Federal Voting Assistance Program lets you register to vote and request an absentee ballot if you are a

U.S. citizen living outside the U.S.

Service member stationed abroad

Spouse or eligible family member of a service member stationed abroad

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Use vote.gov to register to vote in federal, state, and local elections. If you’re a U.S. citizen living abroad, see how you can register and vote absentee.

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Learn how to read and fill out a ballot correctly. Understand the different types of ballots like absentee, mail-in, and in-person voting. Avoid common mistakes!

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Find out how to engage in productive discussions about civic issues, attend town hall meetings, and involve yourself in community boards or school boards.

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Discover ways to volunteer during elections, whether by working at a polling station, driving voters to the polls, or helping with voter registration drives.

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Learn how to contact your local, state, and federal representatives to express your views on important issues. Your voice matters even after the election!

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Resources

Technical Difficulties?

Send comments about the Find Your Representative service to the webmaster. Please note that messages for a specific representative sent to the webmaster will not be forwarded to the representative.

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Send comments about the Find Your Representative service to the webmaster. Please note that messages for a specific representative sent to the webmaster will not be forwarded to the representative.

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Explore various civic organizations you can join to stay engaged with your community, advocate for causes you believe in, and mobilize others to join the cause.

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Subcategories

This category has the following 4 subcategories, out of 4 total.

Pages in category "Civic and political organizations of the United States"

The following 66 pages are in this category, out of 66 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.

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Category:Civic and political organizations of the United States - Wikipedia

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This category has the following 4 subcategories, out of 4 total. The following 66 pages are in this category, out of 66 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.

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Understand the right to petition and protest, how to do it safely and legally, and examples of successful movements in history.