Welcome To The Election & Voter Resource Center

With the crucial 2024 US Presidential Election ahead, The Whitaker Group is dedicated to empowering you and your community to make sure your voice is heard. All election season, we’ll be providing the resources, information, key dates and actionable insights you need to be prepared for November 5th.

This Voter Resource Center will provide essential information for you to know the dates and deadlines for registering to vote, early voting and more.

The 2024 Presidential Election is slated for November 5, 2024. We know that you live busy lives, and want to provide you with the toolkit you need to actively participate in the democratic process. This information might be especially sparse in your community, and we are committed to bridging the gap and empower you to make sure that your actions resonate far and wide on the issues that matter most to all of us.

We are determined to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to actively participate in the democratic process and ensure that your actions resonate far and wide. Recognizing that information can be scarce in some of our communities, we are committed to bridging that gap and empowering our fellow citizens to cast their votes effectively and make an impact on the issues that matter most to all of us.

Making an impact takes a community. If you have come across a valuable resource, a piece of crucial information, an essential action, or an impactful community event we can spread the word about – whether you are organizing it or it’s happening in your area – please don’t hesitate to share it with us via email at community@thewhitakergrp.com. After a thorough review, we’ll gladly feature it on this platform.

Take action, get registered to vote and make your voice heard on November 5th, 2024.

UPCOMING EVENTS & KEY MOMENTS

You will find here upcoming events and moments happening in your city that will help you stay engaged and connected to local and national mobilization ahead of the upcoming elections.

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Charlotte, NC

(September 17) National Voter Registration Day at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library – University City Regional: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-voter-registration-day-tickets-1008657932027?aff=ebdssbcategorybrowse

(September 29) The Takeoff Movement, Do Politics Belong in the Sanctuary: https://indivisibleclt.org/events/2024/9/29/the-takeoff-movement-do-politics-belong-in-the-sanctuary

(October 9) Her Voice in Politics at BeSocial!: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/her-voice-in-politics-tickets-1012540244127?aff=ebdssbcategorybrowse

(October 18) Houston University 2024 Public Policy Speaker Series – How we Got Here, What to Expect, and Why? https://uh.edu/hobby/cpp/events/

Atlanta, GA

(September 18) Why Should I Vote? https://www.eventbrite.com/e/why-should-i-vote-tickets-1003338732157?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

(October 13) Faith & Politics Forum: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/faith-politics-forum-tickets-953842347137?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

(October 19) Daybreaker Atlanta – Early Voting Party to the Polls: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/daybreaker-atlanta-purple-tour-oct-19-tickets-973848616427?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Tampa Bay, FL

(September 17) Let’s Talk About it, Why Black Men Do & Don’t Vote: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lets-talk-about-it-why-black-men-do-dont-vote-tickets-1008637741637?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

(October 4) Pen, Paper, & Party – Voter ID Letter Writing Event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pen-paper-party-voter-id-letter-writing-event-tickets-999563640757?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Washington, DC

(September 18) Changemakers in Conversation – How can the Individual Create Effective Change? https://www.eventbrite.com/e/changemakers-in-conversation-tickets-999851491727?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

(September 25) Politics & Prose Bookstore – The Most Important Election of Your Life (Again): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pp-salon-the-most-important-election-of-your-life-again-tickets-920242629477?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

(October 27) NAACP – Black Women & Power – A Political Salon: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-in-the-naacp-black-women-power-tickets-1007970736607?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Columbia, SC

(September 17) University of South Carolina – Defending Civil Discourse and the Constitution: https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/artsandsciences/political_science/about/constitution_day/index.php

(November 1) Exercise Your Right to Vote Running Event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/exercise-your-right-to-vote-1m-5k-10k-131-262-save-2-tickets-921580099887?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Baltimore, MD

(September 19) John Hopkins University & The Atlantic – Pizza & Politics – Opinion Writing in a Divided Society: https://politicalscience.jhu.edu/event/pizza-and-politics-opinion-writing-in-a-divided-society/

VOTER REGISTRATION AND EARLY VOTING INFORMATION

NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY IS SEPTEMBER 17TH! FIND OUT MORE ABOUT TO GET INVOLVED AND FIND A VOTER REGISTRATION SITE NEAR YOU.

YOU MUST BE REGISTERED IN ORDER TO VOTE! Every state, except North Dakota, requires voters to register to vote to be able to vote in elections. For each state, there is a deadline for voters to register to vote. These voter registration deadlines may vary based on the type of voter registration (i.e. in-person, online and by mail). Below are all the Voter Registration Deadlines across the nation.

Once you are registered, you can also participate in Early Voting, submitting your ballot ahead of the November 5th General Election. In your State, there is a specific window of time to engage in Early Voting. Below are also all the Early Voting window start and end dates in your state.

Your State and/or County will designate times, dates and locations for voters to participate in in-person Early Voting.

Check your Voter Registration Status using the tool below – find out how you can register for your local election:

CHECK YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION STATUS

State	Voter Registration Deadline	Early Voting Starts	Early Voting Ends
Alabama	10.21.24	N/A	N/A
Alaska	10.6.24	10.21.24	11.5.24
Arizona	10.7.24	10.9.24	11.1.24
Arkansas	10.7.24	10.21.24	11.4.24
California	10.21.24 Online & By Mail, 11.5.24 In Person	10.8.24 By Mail, 10.26.24 In Person	11.5.24
Colorado	10.28.24 Online & By Mail, 11.5.24 In Person	10.21.24	11.5.24
Connecticut	10.18.24	10.21.24	11.3.24
Delaware	10.12.24	10.25.24	11.3.24
DC	10.15.24 By Mail, 10.5.24 Online & In Person	10.28.24	11.3.24
Florida	10.7.24	10.26.24	11.2.24
Georgia	10.7.24	10.14.24	11.1.24
Hawaii	10.28.24 By Mail, 11.5.24 Online & In Person	10.26.24	11.5.24
Idaho	10.11.24 Online & By Mail, 11.5.24 In Person	10.21.24	11.1.24
Illinois	10.8.24 By Mail, 10.20.24 Online, 11.5.24 In Person	9.26.24	11.5.24
Indiana	10.7.24	10.8.24	11.4.24
Iowa	10.21.24 Online & By Mail, 11.5.24 In Person	10.16.24	11.4.24
Kansas	10.15.24	10.16.24	11.4.24
Kentucky	10.7.24	10.23.24 (With Excuse); 10.31.24 (Without Excuse)	10.30.24 (With Excuse); 11.3.24 (Without Excuse)
Louisiana	10.7.24 By Mail & In Person, 10.15.24 Online	10.18.24	10.29.24
Maine	10.15.24 Online & By Mail, 11.5.24 In Person	10.6.24	10.31.24
Maryland	10.15.24 Online & By Mail, 11.5.24 In Person	10.24.24	10.31.24
Massachusetts	10.26.24	10.19.24	11.1.24
Michigan	10.21.24 Online & By Mail, 11.5.24 In Person	10.26.24	11.3.24
Minnesota	10.15.24 Online & By Mail, 11.5.24 In Person	9.20.24	11.4.24
Mississippi	10.7.24	N/A	N/A
Missouri	10.9.24	10.22.24	11.5.24
Montana	10.7.24 By Mail, 11.5.24 In Person	10.7.24	11.4.24
Nebraska	10.18.24 Online & By Mail, 10.25.24 In Person	10.7.24	11.4.24
Nevada	10.8.24 By Mail, 11.5.24 Online & In Person	10.19.24	11.1.24
New Hampshire	11.5.24	N/A	N/A
New Jersey	10.15.24	10.26.24	11.3.24
New Mexico	10.8.24 Online & By Mail, 11.5.24 In Person	10.8.24	11.5.24
New York	10.26.24	10.26.24	11.3.24
North Carolina	10.11.24	10.17.24	11.2.24
North Dakota	No Registration, just bring valid ID	County Dependent	County Dependent
Ohio	10.7.24	10.8.24	11.3.24
Oklahoma	10.11.24	10.30.24	11.2.24
Oregon	10.15.24	N/A	N/A
Pennsylvania	10.21.24	County Dependent	County Dependent
Rhode Island	10.6.24	10.16.24	11.4.24
South Carolina	10.7.24 In Person, 10.6.24 Online, 10.7.24 By Mail	10.21.24	11.2.24
South Dakota	10.21.24	9.20.24 (Can cast absentee ballot at the county auditors office)	11.4.24 (Can cast absentee ballot at the county auditors office)
Tennessee	10.7.24	10.16.24	10.31.24
Texas	10.7.24	10.21.24	11.1.24
Utah	10.25.24 Online & By Mail, 11.5.24 In Person	10.22.24	11.1.24
Vermont	11.5.24	9.21.24	11.4.24
Virginia	10.15.24 Online & By Mail, 11.5.24 In Person	9.20.24	11.2.24
Washington	10.28.24 Online & By Mail, 11.5.24 In Person	10.18.24	11.5.24
West Virginia	10.15.24	10.23.24	11.2.24
Wisconsin	10.16.24 Online & By Mail, 11.5.24 In Person	10.22.24	11.3.24
Wyoming	10.21.24 By Mail, 11.5.24 In Person	10.8.24	11.4.24

WHAT TO EXPECT ON YOUR BALLOT

Filling your ballot correctly ensures that your vote will count – it is important for every vote to be counted and your voice to be heard.

Voting can be overwhelming, especially if you don’t know what elections are on the ballot before voting. Before you head to the polls, find out how to complete your ballot and what election races and referendums on your ballot by using one of the two tools below:

BALLOT READY

BALLOTPEDIA

Ballots during general elections can have dozens of different elections and referendums on the ballot. Make sure to use a sample ballot tool to be prepared before voting so you know what candidates and referendums you will be voting for.

ELECTION DAY & YOUR POLLING STATION

To find your local polling station, please use this Polling Station locator: select your state and you will be able to find your closest location on the linked website:

POLLING STATION LOCATOR

Many States require employers to provide their employees time off from work on Election Day to have sufficient time to vote. Please inquire with your supervisor or Human Resources department to see if you are eligible for time off to vote on Election Day. Additionally, please view this summary of which States require time off to vote on Election Day.

Here is a state-by-state guide on Voting and Election Day to help as you prepare to head to the polls:

STATE-BY-STATE VOTING & ELECTION DAY GUIDE

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

VOTER REGISTRATION FAQ.

Q: If I want to vote in the November 5, 2024, election, when do I have to register to vote by?

A: Voter registrations deadlines vary from state to state. The earliest voter registration deadline for any state is October 5, 2024. Make sure to plan to register to vote and register well in advance before the voter registration deadline. Often, the voter registration deadline varies by the type of voter registration (i.e. the voter registration deadline for mail-in registration may be different from the deadline for in-person registration).

Q: How do I register to vote?

A: You can register online, by mail, or in person at your local election office. Not all states offer online voter registration. You may also register to vote at voter registration drives and with various organizations. Some states also offer registration at their Department of Motor Vehicles or other government agencies that provide social services.

Q: What happens if I miss the voter registration deadline?

A: Currently, 20 states and the District of Columbia offer same-day voter registration. This means you can register to vote and vote on election day at your local polling location or your local board of elections location. Because most states don’t offer same day voter registration, it is important to register to vote before the voter registration deadline.

Q: How do I know if I am already registered?

A: You can check your registration status online through your state’s election website by putting in your information to check your voter registration status.

HOW TO VOTE:

Q: What are the different ways to vote?

A: You can vote in person on Election Day on November 5, 2024, and you can also vote by mail in most states as well. Most states offer in-person early voting as well. Additionally, most states offer vote-by-mail or absentee ballots, that allow voters to mail their vote in early before election day.

In-person early voting varies by state and county. Local board of elections set-up designated times, dates and locations where voters can go and vote early. If your state offers early voting, you can look up online when and where you are able to vote early. Often early voting locations are schools, town halls or libraries during the designated hours and days.

When voting by mail, make sure your vote is either postmarked and/or received by the vote by mail deadline. Additionally, some states have vote by mail dropbox locations, where you can drop off you ballot in a secure dropbox.

Q: How do I apply for an absentee ballot?

A: You must request an absentee ballot from your local election office. This can often be done online, by mail, or in person. Check your state’s specific procedures and deadlines.

Q: Is there a difference between absentee voting and mail-in voting?

A: Traditionally, absentee voting is for those who cannot vote in person on Election Day, while mail-in voting (or no-excuse voting) means any registered voter can vote by mail. However, terms vary by state.

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN VOTING:

Q: What should I bring to the polling place?

A: Some states require ID. Check your state’s requirements. It’s also a good idea to bring your voter registration card if you have one.

Q: What are the hours that the polling places are open?

A: Polling places on Election Day are generally open from early morning until the evening. Check with your local election office for exact times.

Q: What is on my ballot?

A: Your ballot will include national, state, and local races, referendums, and propositions. Sample ballots are usually available online from your state or local election office. You can also obtain a sample ballot from https://ballotpedia.org/Sample_Ballot_Lookup

For the national races you will vote for President of the United States, US Senate races and the US House of Representative for your district.

For your state races, you may see an election race for governor, your state legislature’s senate races and state house member races. As well as State Attorney General, State Comptroller and other state elected positions such as Judges.

Local races will consist of town or city council members, mayor, school officials, board of education officials, county or town judges, sheriff and other local elected positions.

Referendums are questions directly posed to voters to specifically allow the voters to decide if a law should be enacted or not. Propositions are similar, but these are questions originated by citizens by a petition process.

Review your sample ballot before voting to ensure that you are familiar with the election races and referendums that may be on your ballot.

Q: Am I allowed time off from my job to vote on election day?

A: This varies state by state, but generally many states require allowing employees time off to vote on election day, if the employee would not have sufficient time to vote before or after work hours.

Q: Can I bring notes or a voter guide into the voting booth?

A: Generally, yes, you can bring notes or a voter guide to help you remember your choices. However, electronic devices may be restricted in some locations.

Q: What do I do if I make a mistake on my ballot?

A: If voting in person, ask a poll worker for a new ballot. If voting by mail, follow the instructions provided by your local election office on how to correct or request a new ballot.

AFTER CASTING YOUR VOTE:

Q: How do I know if my mail-in ballot was received?

A: Many states offer ballot tracking services. Check your state’s election website for details.

Q: Can check to see if my vote was counted?

A: Many states offer a ballot tracking service that allows voters to see if their ballot contained any errors, and voters can cure their ballot errors to ensure their vote is counted.