2026 Election Resources
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Your Right, Your Vote, Your Power
Voting rules can be confusing and vary significantly depending on where you live — but don't let that stop you from having your say at the polls. If questions or issues come up, reach out to the nonpartisan Election Protection Hotline anytime for free, individualized guidance. An informed voter is a powerful one!
English: 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)
Spanish: 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682)
Asian Languages: 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683)
Arabic: 844-YALLA-US (844-925-5287)
Below are state-by-state resources for the 2026 General Election developed by the Southern Leadership for Voter Engagement (SOLVE) Network and legal staff at Southern Coalition for Social Justice to help eligible voters in the South participate in this year’s election.
If you or your organization need help developing voter education materials based off these resources, reach out to the SOLVE team at solve@scsj.org.
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
North Carolina
North Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
FAQ: Casting Your Ballot and Making it Count
Disability or illness makes it hard for me or someone in my life to navigate voting (e.g., physically getting into the polling place or filling out ballots). What options or help are available to me?
Federal and state laws require voting sites to be accessible. Depending on what help you need, you might be able to vote curbside (i.e., in a vehicle outside a polling place), vote by mail, or with accessible voting machines designed to help voters with disabilities. While rules on who can assist you differ by state, direct family and near relatives can usually help, and so can poll workers.
I moved since the last time I voted. Does that impact my ability to vote?
Your voter registration and the races you vote in are tied to your address so it’s important for it to be updated and current before voting. You can update your address and voter registration at your local election board, but plan to do it before your state’s registration deadline to ensure your vote counts.
I’m trying to vote, but the poll worker said I’m not registered. What do I do?
Voters are sometimes erroneously removed from state voter rolls. If you believe you are registered and eligible to vote, you have the right to ask for a provisional ballot which lets you vote while election officials research your eligibility.
I read on social media that my usual polling place closed and there are new rules about the identification and documentation I need to vote. How do I know what is real and what is not?
Every election season brings a flood of information about candidates, voting rules, and deadlines. Not all of it is accurate. Some of it is designed to confuse voters and discourage participation. Most laws leave it to voters to sort fact from fiction, so when in doubt, go straight to the source: your local or state election officials or the Election Protection Hotline.
Rude and aggressive campaigners are blocking parking spaces at the voting site and bothering people waiting to vote, is that allowed?
Election officials are required to ensure voters can safely cast their ballots, and federal and state laws prohibit voter intimidation and interference. Enforcement, however, is often limited to the most extreme cases. Your safety is always the top priority. If you witness a problem and feel comfortable doing so, tell an election worker on site or report it to the Election Protection Hotline.
I mailed in my ballot but want to make sure it got there and was counted. How do I check?
Great job getting your ballot in! Local election officials can confirm the status of your mailed ballot by telephone and most states offer online ballot tracking tools. Contact the Election Protection Hotline for local election official contact information.
Your Voting Rights
You are legally entitled to these protections under federal law:
- Vote without facing discrimination, intimidation, or harassment
- Assistance if you have a disability
- Help if you can’t read or write in the language of the ballot
- Receive a provisional ballot if questions come up about your registration
- Access to a replacement ballot if you make a mistake filling out your ballot
- Cast your ballot privately so who and what you vote for is confidential
Election Protection Hotline
The 866-OUR-VOTE Hotline is administered by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law on behalf of the Election Protection Coalition.
The Spanish Language Hotline is administered by NALEO Educational Fund.
The Asian Languages Hotline is administered by Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC and Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote.
The Arabic Language Hotline is administered by the Arab American Institute.
For additional information on the national, nonpartisan Election Protection coalition visit www.866ourvote.org.