Subject Guides: Voting and Civic Engagement: Know Your Ballot

Be an Empowered Citizen!

The integrity of our government relies on having an informed and engaged citizenry that votes and holds elected representatives accountable. That's why we want you to know:

Voter Registration Requirements for where you live
Dates/Locations of local elections
What's on the ballot? Including referenda and ballot initiatives

Need a stamp for your absentee ballot? Come to the AU Bender Library circulation desk with your ballot and we'll provide one!

Voter Registration & Ballot Research

TurboVote
TurboVote is a nonprofit organization aiming to make voting easy. Register to vote, request an absentee ballot, and get reminders to vote.
Vote.org
With a mission to use technology to simplify political engagement, increase voter turnout, and strengthen American democracy, vote.org allows you to check your registration status, register, request an absentee ballot, find your polling place, and had links to election centers in all 50 Sates and the District of Columbia.
Vote411
Organized by the non-partisan League of Women Voters, Vote411 sends questions to all candidates and allows you to view their responses side-by-side.
Open Secrets
From campaigns to lobbying, use this site to follow political money.
Gov Track
Are your Congressional representatives running for reelection? Learn about their legislative track record here.