How Do I Protect My Right to Vote?

This article provides a basic overview of voter rights and laws that affect voter rights, as well as basic steps for reporting voting issues. Learn more here >

The Constitution doesn't give an absolute right to vote. Therefore, the states create their own voting laws. The federal government also ensures this basic right is protected throughout the country through federal voting rights laws. Learn more about these laws here >

U.S. citizens have a right to vote. But this did not come without its challenges. If you want to learn more about the history behind voting rights and the Voting Rights Act, this article is for you. Voting rights history and law >

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 contributed to ensuring minorities have the right to vote. This law has been amended (changed) a number of times. Learn more about the Act and the changes made throughout the years here. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 >

This article answers the most frequently asked questions about your voting rights and the relevant laws associated with voting. Visit our voting rights FAQ page >.  

"I think my state's voting laws are racially discriminatory. What should I do?" Learn more about the history of Jim Crow laws that were passed after the Civil War and their modern interpretation. Jim Crow Laws >

Read about the court cases that have defined U.S. voting laws. >

Learn about the hundreds of voting lawsuits filed over the 2020 election: Ongoing and recent litigation over the 2020 election >

Learn about the restrictions on campaigning near polling places, the laws that prohibit vote hacking, and what to do if you suspect election interference in our page on electioneering laws. >

In the past, anyone convicted of a felony was banned from voting, but this isn’t the case anymore in many states. This section explains how felons now have a range of voting rights. Felon voting rights >

Voter suppression involves any activity that is designed to prevent eligible voters from voting or registering to vote. Have you or your loved one been a victim of voter suppression? Find out what voter suppression is and what you can do about it. What is voter suppression? >

"Can I vote if I don't have an ID? Which IDs are acceptable at the polling station?" The answer to these questions depends on the state you are in. Learn more about the different voter ID laws here. >

Voting while in college comes with its own unique challenges, especially if you are from out-of-state. This article explains the different challenges college students face when voting. >

Do you suspect you or someone you know is facing voter intimidation? Learn the common types of voter intimidation and the legal protections that are available to you. Voter intimidation >

"I have a legal right to vote and I did everything required for Election Day. But I was told I couldn't vote." Read this to find out what you can do if you are turned away from the polls. >