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Voting & Elections Research: Voter Resources

This guide provides voter resources such as registration information, candidate guides, and more. There are also resources covering the history of voting and voting rights in the United States, and elections statistics and data.

Voting Checklist

Whether you are a first time voter or a seasoned voter, voting information can be difficult to find. This page provides all the tools and information you need to head to the polls informed and confident. Click here for a checklist for first time voters to let you know everything you'll need before the big day (it's also useful for longtime voters!).

Registration Status

Poll Site Locator

Absentee Ballot Applications

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Register to Vote

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Ballot Information

Election Dates

          NYC election dates

          Election dates for each state

Overseas and Military Voters

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Ranked Choice Voting

Ranked Choice Voting is coming to NYC this year, but what is it? These links explain this voting system, how to use it, and what it means for elections:

Fact Checkers

Candidate/Policy Guides

Voter Resources