Tuesday, November 3. Show up like it all depends on it.
Congress, 36 governorships, state legislatures, and thousands of local offices are on the ballot. If you hold progressive or democratic socialist values, this page is your checklist — registration to endorsements to Election Day.
Get registered — or make sure you still are.
Registration purges are real and quiet. Even if you've voted for years, confirm your status now, then set a reminder to check again in October.
Vote.gov
The official federal starting point. Register or update your registration in any state, in a dozen-plus languages.
(opens in a new tab)Vote.org — verify your registration
60-second registration check, plus absentee ballot requests and election reminders by text.
(opens in a new tab)Can I Vote (NASS)
Your state's actual deadlines, straight from the secretaries of state — registration cutoffs run from early October to same-day.
(opens in a new tab)Know everything on your ballot.
Midterms are decided down-ballot. School boards, DAs, sheriffs, state legislatures — the races with the fewest voters have the most leverage.
BallotReady
Your full sample ballot, every race and measure, with candidate positions and endorsements you can filter by your values.
(opens in a new tab)Ballotpedia
Deep, neutral reference on candidates, ballot measures, and what each office actually controls.
(opens in a new tab)Vote411 (League of Women Voters)
Personalized voter guide with candidate Q&As, polling place lookup, and state-by-state voting rules.
(opens in a new tab)Vote your values — find the endorsements.
If you lean progressive or democratic socialist, these organizations vet and endorse candidates who actually fight for labor, healthcare, housing, and climate.
Democratic Socialists of America
National and chapter-level endorsements for democratic-socialist candidates, plus local organizing you can plug into.
(opens in a new tab)Working Families Party
Endorses and runs candidates who put working people first — a strong down-ballot slate in most states.
(opens in a new tab)Justice Democrats
Backs primary challengers and incumbents pushing the Democratic caucus left — no corporate PAC money.
(opens in a new tab)Our Revolution
The Bernie-movement successor org — progressive endorsements from city council to Congress.
(opens in a new tab)Sunrise Movement
Youth-led climate movement endorsing Green New Deal champions and organizing the youth vote.
(opens in a new tab)Run for Something
Recruits and supports young progressives running for state and local office — or helps you run yourself.
(opens in a new tab)Don't just vote — multiply.
One volunteer shift moves more votes than a hundred arguments online. Phone banks, canvasses, and postcards all measurably raise turnout.
Mobilize
The events hub for progressive campaigns — find a phone bank, canvass, or voter-reg drive near you tonight.
(opens in a new tab)Swing Left
Routes your time and money to the races where they'll matter most — competitive House, Senate, and state seats.
(opens in a new tab)Vote Save America
Adopt-a-state style volunteering, curated donation funds, and a no-nonsense guide to what's on the line.
(opens in a new tab)Indivisible
Thousands of local groups doing year-round electoral and pressure organizing — find your chapter.
(opens in a new tab)Protect your vote.
Long lines, challenged ballots, misinformation — know your rights before you're in line, and know who to call if something goes wrong.
Election Protection — 866-OUR-VOTE
The national nonpartisan voter hotline. Trained volunteers, multiple languages. Save the number before Election Day: 866-687-8683.
(opens in a new tab)ACLU — Know Your Voting Rights
What to do if your name isn't on the rolls, if you're challenged, or if the machines are down. (Hint: you can always demand a provisional ballot.)
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