To insure your vote can be cast and that it will be counted, you may be able to get an official verification of your registration from your state. If your state is not named in the list below, search online for: “(your state name) board of elections” to see if that’s possible. Even if it’s not, you’re likely to find other useful voter resources on the official websites.
Our best advice: Do verify your registration if possible, print out the resulting document and take it with you when you vote. Even if you’ve never had a problem voting in the past, there are so many new provisions in place this year, that this could be the time when your right to vote is challenged. It’s kinder to be prepared with proof than risk aggravation and loss of your vote.
Voters in Missouri can find help here...click to enlarge
Below are some online voter resources in key states, most of which either were, or still are, considered swing states. Of course, it’s in these key states where voter registrations will undergo the most scrutiny. If you live in one of these states, it’s even more important to do everything you can to protect your vote.
In Colorado, click here
[NOTE: this is a simple form to fill out that will tell you if your voter registration is on file. If it is not, there are links to your local county clerk and recorder to follow up on your situation.]
In Florida, click here
[NOTE: Florida has a strict new voter verification law requiring voters to present photo ID when they vote. They do not offer online registration verification, but they do have a voter hotline in English and Spanish at the above link. Their website states that they’ll provide voters with help regarding: voter registration, election dates, early voting, precincts and Supervisor of Elections contact information.
In Indiana, click here
[NOTE: Indiana does not offer online registration verification, but at the above site you’ll find a First Time Voters Guide, which states: “Some first time voters who register by mail are required to present additional documentation to the county voter registration office that confirms the residence address of the voter. This is in addition to the photo ID ‘proof of identity’ requirement.”
In Michigan click here
[NOTE: this is a comprehensive voter info section, including many topics also in Spanish. Though they do not offer online verification of voter registration, there are many other useful links here.]
Michigan voters with disabilities can learn their rights here.
In Missouri, click here
[NOTE: this is a simple form to fill out that will tell you if your voter registration is on file. There are also links to your local election authority.]
In Nevada, click here
[NOTE: this is a simple form to fill out that will tell you if your voter registration is on file.]
In New Hampshire, click here
[NOTE: though they do not offer online verification of voter registration, there are many other useful links here.]
In North Carolina, click here
[NOTE: here you can verify your registration and even check the status of your absentee ballot, if that’s how you voted.]
In Ohio, click here
[NOTE: some functionality of this website has been temporarily suspended so that security measures can be reinforced.]
In Pennsylvania, click here
[NOTE: At this website they direct you to your county board of elections, and there are links to them all here. It may take a bit of clicking around to find what you want, and each county seems to do things a bit differently, but if you persist, you should be able to find out if you are registered.]
Pennsylvania has done a very kind thing on this page, where they show you demonstrations of the type of voting machine you will encounter where you vote.
In Virginia, click here
[NOTE: this web page provides many tips to be sure your vote is counted in Virginia. Though they do not offer online verification of voter registration, there are many other useful links here.]
Virginia has a whole section on their website devoted to the needs of voters with special challenges.
One of the best ways to be kind to yourself this election is to be prepared so that your vote really does get cast and counted. Go vote kindly!
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