Election Day: Voting 101
Election Day: Voting 101
Before casting a ballot on election day, we’re here to help you make sure everything is in order so you can cast your vote confidently.
Q: Who can vote?
A: The United States government has qualifications for who can vote in national, state, and local elections. In order to vote, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Meet residency requirements in your state
- Be age 18 (on or before election day)
- Be registered to vote by your state’s voter registration deadline (if there is one)
Más información voter eligibility.
Q: How do I know if I’m registered to vote?
A: Registering to vote is a state issue. Choose your state from the dropdown on the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) website and enter your information to find out if you’ve successfully registered. We can help you register for the first time, check and update your current registration, or request a mail-in ballot. Join our Advocacy Space in Community of Champions!
Q: What if I’m immunocompromised and don’t want to be in public?
For cancer patients, voting by mail/absentee voting may be an important option if you are concerned about potential exposure to illnesses. Each state handles this differently, however there is a mail-in option for every state. You’ll need to check with request times and the in’s and out’s of how your state handles absentee voting.
Q: Can I take off work to vote?
A: Most states require employers to provide employees with time to vote on Election Day. You can check your state’s laws about taking time off from work to vote here. Although these laws vary from state to state, they generally require employers to give employees time off if the polls aren’t open two or three hours outside of the employee’s shift. It’s best to talk to your employer early and make a plan for Election Day.
Q: If I am still in line when the polls close, do I get to vote?
A: If you are in line when the polls close, you get to vote. The polling location must allow all voters in line at the time of polls closing to cast their ballot.
Q: What do I need to do to be ready to vote?
A: There are five main steps to be ready to vote.
- Register to Vote: The first step in exercising your right to vote is registering.
- Research Your Candidates and Ballot. Learn about the candidates running in your area and where they stand on issues important to you.
- Make a Voting Plan. Creating a voting plan will help you make sure you are prepared for any election. Request time off work or rearrange your schedule to make voting a priority.
- Find your polling place. Enter your information on Vote411. You’ll also get personalized voting information.
- Vote. Don’t forget the most important part! Either in person or by mail, cast your vote. Your vote is your voice.
Flex Your Vote!
Our community encourages one another to vote. Snap a #StrongArmSelfie with your “I Voted” sticker after you’ve submitted your ballot and use the hashtag #flexyourvote and tag @FightCRC. Let’s celebrate our community on Election Day!
Before casting a ballot on election day, we’re here to help you make sure everything is in order so you can cast your vote confidently.
Q: Who can vote?
A: The United States government has qualifications for who can vote in national, state, and local elections. In order to vote, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Meet residency requirements in your state
- Be age 18 (on or before election day)
- Be registered to vote by your state’s voter registration deadline (if there is one)
Más información voter eligibility.
Q: How do I know if I’m registered to vote?
A: Registering to vote is a state issue. Choose your state from the dropdown on the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) website and enter your information to find out if you’ve successfully registered. We can help you register for the first time, check and update your current registration, or request a mail-in ballot. Join our Advocacy Space in Community of Champions!
Q: What if I’m immunocompromised and don’t want to be in public?
For cancer patients, voting by mail/absentee voting may be an important option if you are concerned about potential exposure to illnesses. Each state handles this differently, however there is a mail-in option for every state. You’ll need to check with request times and the in’s and out’s of how your state handles absentee voting.
Q: Can I take off work to vote?
A: Most states require employers to provide employees with time to vote on Election Day. You can check your state’s laws about taking time off from work to vote here. Although these laws vary from state to state, they generally require employers to give employees time off if the polls aren’t open two or three hours outside of the employee’s shift. It’s best to talk to your employer early and make a plan for Election Day.
Q: If I am still in line when the polls close, do I get to vote?
A: If you are in line when the polls close, you get to vote. The polling location must allow all voters in line at the time of polls closing to cast their ballot.
Q: What do I need to do to be ready to vote?
A: There are five main steps to be ready to vote.
- Register to Vote: The first step in exercising your right to vote is registering.
- Research Your Candidates and Ballot. Learn about the candidates running in your area and where they stand on issues important to you.
- Make a Voting Plan. Creating a voting plan will help you make sure you are prepared for any election. Request time off work or rearrange your schedule to make voting a priority.
- Find your polling place. Enter your information on Vote411. You’ll also get personalized voting information.
- Vote. Don’t forget the most important part! Either in person or by mail, cast your vote. Your vote is your voice.
Flex Your Vote!
Our community encourages one another to vote. Snap a #StrongArmSelfie with your “I Voted” sticker after you’ve submitted your ballot and use the hashtag #flexyourvote and tag @FightCRC. Let’s celebrate our community on Election Day!
