Voting

What are the requirements to be eligible to vote in federal elections?
The simple requirements for federal election voting eligibility include being over eighteen (18) years of age and a U.S. citizen, by either birth or the naturalization process. Plus, people … more
How does a person register to vote?
You can fill out a National Voter Registration Form or you can fill out an application to vote in your state. Each state has its own requirements regarding registering to vote. more
What identification information is required in order to register to vote in a federal election?
You must provide your driver’s license number, the last four digits of your social security, or, if you do not have either of these numbers, you must provide a statement to that effect, in … more

What is the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act?
The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (“UOCAVA”) is a federal law that Congress passed in 1986 in order to allow certain groups and types of absentee voters to vote by absentee ballots in federal elections. Although there were a number of federal laws prior to UOCAVA that were enacted to assist these groups of voters in voting in federal elections, UOCAVA is … more
What is the National Voter Registration Act of 1993?
Congress passed the National Voter Registration Act (“NVRA”), also commonly known as the “Motor Voter Act”, in 1993, with the express purpose of making it easier for American citizens to register to vote, and to maintain their voter’s registration. Under the NVRA, the Federal Election Commission was instructed to give guidance to individual states in … more

Voter Registration Application
Use this form to register to vote in the state of California.

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
This online publication from the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, explains the … more
The Electoral College: How It Works in Contemporary Presidential Elections
When Americans vote for a President and Vice President, they actually vote for presidential … more
Voting Rights Act (1965)
This guide explains the history and important of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The Act was … more
Time Off to Vote
Voter Bill of Rights

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