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Election Information References

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This information was researched and compiled by Judy Adams, Peninsula, California Branch.

1) For all sorts of information, see Ballotpedia, the self-described “encyclopedia of American politics”. Look there for links such as – Seats up for election, Candidate lists by state, Political context, and Important dates and deadlines.

2) Voter registration deadlines vary by state. Consult your local registrar of elections or registrar of voters.

Click here for a convenient source for U.S. voter registration deadlines to plan GOTV campaigns. (See the table at the end for additional deadline information.) Many states also offer same-day registration and voting during the early voting period; see NCSL's webpage on Same-Day Registration for additional information.

3) What if a voter moved since they last voted?  Direct them to go to this link.

4) Info about swing states.