Tip 6 - Rely on your state and local elections’ offices for elections information
They will give you the most accurate info, and protect you from efforts to mislead you on social media
With inaccurate info on social media, AI blurring reality, and more complex voter requirements, it’s easy to get confused about elections.
Stick to these trusted sources for elections information - stay informed as you go the polls!
Step-by-step voting information from the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS)
A directory of all election official websites by state or territoy
Step-by-step voting information for your state or territory
Information on voter registration, voting methods, election security, post-election procedures and more
How to register to vote
Check voter registration status
Find your polling place
How to vote (valid ID, absentee & early voting, overseas voters
Don’t be tricked by false rumors about elections - follow CISA’s guide to dispel election rumors
Rumor: A malicious actor can easily print and send in extra-mail in ballots to defraud an election
Reality: This is false. Each election office has security measures to detect this malicious activity, including signature matching, information checks, barcodes, watermarks, and precise paperweights
Get up to speed with voter ID requirements for your state or territory:
The National Conference of State Legislatures details voter ID requirements by state and territory
This information is sourced directly from State statutes and laws
Supporting Research
The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) provides a comprehensive overview of voter ID laws by state
Resources:
NASS “Can I Vote”: Guidance on how to vote, where to to go vote
NASS #TrustedInfo2024: Step-by-step voting procedures provided by election officials for each state and territory
CISA “Rumor vs Reality”: Dispel myths around election procedures
CISA #Protect2024: Helps election officials and election infastructure stakeholders protect against the cyber, physical and operational security risks to election infastructure during the 2024 election cycle
Ballot Ready: Check your registration, make a plan to vote, and research every name and measure on the ballot with BallotReady
Bipartisan Policy Center: How every state protects your vote
Voting Rights Lab: Keep track of legislative updates to voting procedures by state