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Register to Vote

The presidential election is around the corner and the race for the White House is already in full swing, with rallies, debates, campaign coverage dominating the media.

As witnessed during the 2000 election, every vote can – and does – make a difference. Americans have the power to create positive social and political change both nationally and locally. And there's no better time to start exercising your power and your constitutional privilege than right now. First, register to vote. Second, get informed about the candidates – their issue positions, voting records, campaign finances, and their interest group ratings. Every voter needs access to the facts to make a wise decision. And finally, once the polls open in November, be sure to vote.

Use the resources on this page to learn how to register to vote, where you can research the candidates, support organizations working to get more people registered to vote and more involved with the issues, and how you can volunteer during the election season. Start now!

1.	Register to Vote Register to Vote online, or simply go to your local post office or city hall. Registering to vote is your right and it is easy to do. Register to receive absentee ballot.
2.	Pledge to Vote Make a pledge to be an informed voter.
3.	Tell Your Friends Every vote matters. Encourage your friends to register & vote.
4.	Stay Informed Know the candidates. Know the issues.
5.	Vote Find upcoming election dates in your state. Find your polling place.

Make A Donation
Help get the vote out.

Support an organization below, or search for other related charities.

Center for Voting and Democracy
Dedicated to fair elections where every vote counts & all voters are represented.

Democracy South
Improving democracy & elections in the South, where voting & elections have been most difficult historically.

I Vote Project
Grass roots initiative whose goal is to motivate & encourage people to vote.

Kids Voting USA, Inc.
Giving young people knowledge, tools & motivation for democratic living as part of their basic education.

League of Women Voters Education Fund
Information & educational services on elections & current public policy issues.

National Voting Rights Institute
Raises public awareness of the constitutional rights of all citizens to participate in the political process.

New Immigrant Community Empowerment
Ensuring that new immigrants are active, informed & influential in civic, governmental & public affairs.

Rock the Vote Education Fund
Calling on young people to recognize their role in creating significant political & social change.

Vote for America
Increasing informed voter participation & engaging volunteers to improve their civic engagement.

Votes for Students
Eingmpower student participation in the political process.

Voting for America, Inc.
Project Vote registers & mobilizes low-income & minority citizens to vote.

Youth Empowerment Project
Fostering a strong representational youth voice in the service & decision-making life of our community.

Be A Volunteer
Join efforts to "get the vote" out by volunteering in your community.

Volunteer with one of the organizations below, or search for other opportunities.

Do Something
Young people changing the world.

Freedom's Answer
Voter turn-out programs for our nation's youth

Kids Voting USA
Become a Kids Voting USA Community.

New Millennium Young Voters Project
Be an election worker in your state.

Project Vote Smart
National internship programs for college students.

Rock the Vote
Join a Street Team.

Vote for America
Be a Democracy Leader or Voter Volunteer.

Youth Empowerment Project
Help teens accomplish their mission.

Youth Venture
Get the tools necessary to create civic-minded organizations, clubs or businesses.

Learn More
Check out the sites below for information about 2004 candidates and issues, elections and voting, and what others are doing to put democracy in action.

Center for Voting and Democracy
Dedicated to fair elections where all voters have an opportunity to be represented.

Declare Yourself
Nonpartisan youth voter-registration & education project.

Project Vote
Nonprofit organization that registers, educates, & mobilizes low-income & minority citizens to vote.

Project Vote Smart
Comprehensive database about thousands of candidates & elected officials for President, Congress, Governors & State Legislators.

Youth Vote Coalition
Increasing political & civic participation among young people.