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 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.

Learn about the presidential election process, including the Electoral College, caucuses and primaries, and the national conventions.

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

Find the results of past federal elections from several government sources.