Because of the stark contrasts between candidates, the 2024 elections in the U.S. are of tremendous importance.
This is true of elections from the most local to the Presidency.
This is a collection of resources on voter registration, voting rules, getting out the vote, and volunteering as poll workers.
As states are always updating their registration lists and their rules to vote, it is essential that you know what is going on locally.
- Do you need a photo ID?
- Do I have to prove citizenship?
- What are the cutoffs for absentee and mail voting?
- Have polling places and drop boxes been relocated or removed?
Everyone needs to know the rules and make sure your family and friends know the rules.
The more of us who vote the better chance we have of a civil society and governments that works for us.
Tuesday September 17, 2024 is National Voter Registration Day.
A portal to all States is
- The National Voter Registration Day website.
- And here is a link to their Register to Vote page.
- The League of Women Voters has a page on Election Information you Need and a call to sign up as a Poll Worker (you might even get paid).
- Here is a quick link to find Voter Registration Deadlines at Vote.org
- Vote.org has quick links to each state. Here are some specific links.
- When We All Vote has a Voting 101 on How to Vote. There is a checklist.
Resources and Websites
These are some websites that I have invested some time in curating what they offer. Please support their efforts, pass along the links, and volunteer.
Vote Forward uses volunteers to contact voters
“We’ve shown that Vote Forward letters can boost voter turnout by as much as 3.4 percentage points. This is big! Our handwritten letters are among the most effective ways you can help get out the vote.”
Vote Riders is focused on Voter ID laws and assisting voters in getting the right ID for their state. You can check if you are in compliance.
Groups in Specific States
Public Schools First in North Carolina provides voter information and guides for North Carolina.
League for Conservation Voters in Michigan has an excellent voter access effort.
Fair Fight in Georgia works to assure access to polls and that votes get counted. They have a collection of resources on how to identify and challenge voter suppression.
- Fair Fight Volunteer Drive form
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Science in Society and Democracy
I am a scientist, and I believe that science-based research and evidence-based policy are essential to our country’s future. Here are a couple of links focused on science in the upcoming elections.
League of Conservation Voters: Climate Vote 2024
American Geophysical Union: Science Voters for the Future
Union of Concerned Scientists: Building a Healthier Democracy