Voting and elections

Learn how and when to register to vote, get a voter card, or change your voter registration.

See how to vote absentee, early, or on Election Day. Learn about voter IDs and who you can vote for.

Learn how to make informed choices by using voter guides and sample ballots to research candidates.

Find and contact your state or local election office for help with registering and voting.

Congressional elections take place every two years. A variety of state and local elections happen every year. Learn about upcoming elections near you.

Find answers to common questions about voting rules and rights in the United States.

Find out how a candidate becomes president of the United States. Learn about caucuses and primaries, political conventions, the Electoral College, and more.

Inauguration Day is the day when the president-elect and vice-president-elect are sworn in and take office.

Get the official election results from past House, Senate, and presidential elections. Learn where to find state and local election results.