Get Ready To Vote!

Election Day is Tuesday, November 5. Your vote can create a better future for kids! Your vote is your voice and a big way you can make sure kids’ needs are represented at the ballot box.

As you get ready to vote, make sure you understand the voting rules in your state.

You can either visit Vote.org or Telemundo.com  to check your registration status. First time voter? You can learn how to register to vote there too!

Once you’re registered, make a plan to vote. If your state has early voting, consider voting early to avoid lines. Learn about polling location open and close times. If you’re state is an all-vote-by mail state, find out when your ballot needs to be in the mail.

No matter how you plan to vote, having a plan will help you be prepared to make a difference this election season.

Your Vote Is Secure!

More than 10,000 election officials directly oversee the voting process in their states and communities – tracking, monitoring, and documenting every piece of equipment and ensuring every step before, on, and after election day is smooth.

Voting equipment is tested for accuracy and security before every election. The public is often allowed to attend these sessions. 

On Election Day, groups of bipartisan poll workers and observers work to ensure a smooth day. 

After Election Day, ballots are confirmed, and equipment is tested before being secured for the next election. A strict chain of custody is maintained throughout, verified by at least two witnesses.

Your vote is safe and secure in a transparent process.

Can’t Vote? You Can Still Get Involved!

Volunteer with SCAN!

Even if you can’t vote, you can still get involved in the political process. Volunteer with SCAN by:

• Writing postcards to friends, family and/or other voters asking them to use their right to vote 
• Texting registered voters reminders about Election Day and the importance of voting 
• Asking candidates to prioritize expanding early learning and addressing child hunger 

Follow this link to find events near you. 

Other Ways to Make a Difference 

Reach out to your friends and family:

• Talk to your friends and family about voting. Ask them if they are registered to vote and point them to resources where they can check or update their voter registration at Vote.org. 
• Offer to help your friends and family look up what is on their ballot at Vote.org and see if they need help researching candidates or issues before they head to the polls. 
• Do you have access to a vehicle and a driver’s license? If so, you may consider offering your friends and family a ride to the polls. 

Learn about your state’s political process and ways to get involved 

Depending on your state’s laws and regulations you may be able to:

• Help register others to vote at local events 
• Work at the polls on Election Day (many states allow 16-and-17-year-olds to work the polls) 
• If you’re under 18, make sure you are ready when the time comes to be eligible to vote: 
• Learn about preregistering to vote (if applicable in your state) 
• Pledge to register to vote and receive a reminder to register to vote on your 18^th birthday