Resources
Trusted Election Protection Resources
Use this page to find reliable, nonpartisan information to help you understand voting rules, prepare to vote, know your rights, and support others in your community.
The Resource Center brings together NBA-approved tools and information on voter registration, voting rights, voter identification, trusted election information, voter intimidation and interference, accessibility, and Election Protection assistance.
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Registration & Voting Information
Voting rules, deadlines, and options vary by state. Use these trusted tools to check your registration, find your polling place, understand your voting options, and prepare to cast your ballot.
VOTE411 — Personalized Voting Information
Check your registration, find your polling place, review voting options and deadlines, and access personalized nonpartisan election information.
Vote.gov — Official Voter Registration Information
Register to vote, update your registration, or connect directly with official registration information for your state.
Election Protection — Voting in Your State
Select your state for current election dates, registration deadlines, voting methods, eligibility information, and other practical voting guidance. The state pages also connect voters directly with 866-OUR-VOTE assistance.
Know Your Voting Rights
Know your rights before you vote—and know what to do if you encounter a problem. These resources explain key voting protections and where to seek help.
ACLU — Know Your Rights: Voting
Practical guidance on exercising your voting rights, responding to voter intimidation, obtaining assistance at the polls, and accessing disability and language accommodations.
Election Protection — 2026 Black Voters Survival Guide
A current Election Protection resource developed to help Black voters and other voters of color understand voting challenges, obtain trusted information, and know where to turn for help.
Need Help With a Voting Question or Problem?
Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) to connect with trained, nonpartisan Election Protection volunteers.
Voter Identification & Eligibility
Voter ID and eligibility requirements vary by state. Check the rules that apply where you vote—and get help if obtaining acceptable identification is a barrier.
VoteRiders — State Voter ID Rules
Select your state to find current voter-ID requirements, acceptable forms of identification, alternatives available to voters without ID, and information for voting in person and by mail. VoteRiders also provides free voter-ID assistance.
VoteRiders — Voter ID Information Cards
Download state-specific voter-ID cards showing accepted identification and available alternatives. Cards are available in English and Spanish for all 50 states and D.C. and can also be ordered for community distribution.
Campaign Legal Center — Restore Your Vote
Information and assistance concerning voting-rights restoration for people with past felony convictions. Because restoration rules vary substantially by state, this provides a specialized resource for voters with questions about eligibility after a conviction.
Trusted Election Information
False or misleading election information can create confusion about when, where, and how to vote. Start with authoritative election sources, verify information before sharing it, and use trusted nonpartisan resources when questions arise.
Brennan Center — Election Misinformation
Research and practical resources addressing election misinformation, including deceptive AI-generated content, common voting myths, election rumors, and strategies for identifying misleading information.
U.S. Election Assistance Commission — Voter Resources
Federal election information and connections to state and local election authorities—the officials responsible for administering elections and providing authoritative information about voting in your jurisdiction.
Election Protection — Trusted Voter Assistance
If you are unsure whether voting information is accurate or have a question about the voting process, trained nonpartisan Election Protection volunteers can help.
Voter Intimidation & Interference
Every eligible voter should be able to cast a ballot free from intimidation, threats, or interference. Learn how to recognize potential problems, understand the protections available to voters, and know where to seek immediate assistance.
Brennan Center — Voter Intimidation Resources
Legal and practical resources explaining protections against voter intimidation and election interference, including current federal and state safeguards. The Brennan Center has also published updated 2026 state-specific protection resources.
ACLU — Voting Free From Intimidation
Plain-language Know Your Rights resources explaining how voters can respond to intimidation and seek assistance at the polls.
Need Help Now?
Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).
Trained Election Protection volunteers can provide nonpartisan assistance when voters encounter questions or problems.
Accessibility & Language Access
Voters with disabilities and voters who need language assistance have important protections under federal law. These specialized resources can help voters understand their rights, obtain assistance, and identify accessible voting options.
National Disability Rights Network — Voting Rights & Disability Access
Voting resources specifically developed for people with disabilities, including information about accessible voting, assistance at the polls, guardianship, and connections to Protection & Advocacy organizations in every state and territory.
NDRN — Right to Help: A Guide to Getting Help With Voting
An accessible, plain-language guide explaining voting assistance rights and how voters who need help can participate in the voting process.
Election Protection — Multilingual Voter Assistance
Election Protection provides voter assistance in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, several Asian languages, and Arabic.
