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Understand the elections, democracy and why your vote matters.

2026 LGBTQ+ Ballot Measures

Election Day: November 3. 7 states will ask voters to weigh in on ballot measures relating to LGBTQ+ issues within their state.

Colorado: Require Plain Language for Ballot Measures Initiative

Election Day: November 3 - Colorado voters will be asked whether or not they'd like to establish parameters on how future ballot measures are worded.

California: One-Time Wealth Tax Initiative

Election Day: November 3 - California voters will be asked whether or not they'd like to establish a one time tax on anyone who has assets over $1 billion.

Massachusetts: Permit Same-Day Voter Registration Initiative

Election Day: November 3 - Massachusetts voters will be asked whether or not they support the expansion of the voter registration period through Election Day.

Nebraska: Sports Gambling Ballot Measures

Election Day: November 3 - Nebraska voters will weigh in on two ballot measures relating to the accessibility and legality of sports betting in the state.

North Dakota: Require Schools to Provide Free Meals to Students Initiative

Election Day: November 3 - North Dakota voters will be asked whether or not they'd like to establish a statewide program to provide meals to all students in the state.

Alaska: Repeal Top-Four Ranked-Choice Voting Initiative

Election Day: November 3 - Alaska voters will be asked whether or not they'd like to keep the ranked-choice voting system that was implemented in 2020.

2026 Housing Ballot Measures

Election Day: November 3. 6 housing related ballot measures across 4 states will be presented to voters on November 3.

2026 Citizenship Voting Ballot Measures

Election Day: November 3. Seven states will ask voters questions relating to how their state addresses non-citizen voting.

2026 Voter ID Ballot Measures

Election Day: November 3 - Arizona, California, Colorado Nevada, North Carolina, and Ohio, will be asking voters whether they'd like to write new voter ID policies into their state constitutions.

2026 Abortion Ballot Measures

Election Day: November 3 - Idaho, Missouri, Nevada, and Virginia will all be presenting ballot measures to voters on the topic of abortion.

Virginia: Voting Rights Restoration for Felons Upon Release Amendment

Election Day: November 3 - Virginia voters will be asked whether or not they would like to amend the state's re-enfranchisement process for individuals with felony convictions.

Voting News

The latest information you need about US voting laws, democracy, and more.

Understanding Redistricting: How It Shapes Our Democracy

Understand how redistricting works, why it matters after each census, and how redrawn district lines affect your representation and voting power.

Pre-Registration FAQs: Get Ready to Exercise Your Right to Vote!

Everything you need to know about voter pre-registration. Learn which states allow 16- and 17-year-olds to pre-register and when it activates.

Why Voting is Important: Your Voice Matters

Discover why voting is important and how your single vote shapes elections, policy, and representation. HeadCount explains why every voice matters in a democracy.

What Are Ballot Measures?

Learn what ballot measures are, how they work, and how to research the propositions, referendums, and initiatives on your ballot before you vote.

Understanding Gerrymandering: How It Impacts Elections and Voting

Democracy relies on the premise of one person, one vote – that is until people’s votes don’t all hold the same weight. Read more to learn about how gerrymandering is a complex tool used by politicians to keep power and weaken democracy!

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Unsure what a "ballot" is? No idea what a "comptroller" does? This guide gives you all the voting information you need.

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