Register & prepare to vote
Start with ElectoralVote.com, then confirm current requirements with your official election office.
Visit ElectoralVote.com ↗Participation hub
Find your way to contribute.
Civic participation takes many forms. Start with a practical step and the right source.
Contact your representatives
Find the federal, state or local official connected to the issue you want to discuss.
Find your officials ↗Participate locally
Locate your local government and check its public meeting agendas and participation instructions.
Find local government ↗Comment on a proposal
Use the official docket, read the notice and check the deadline and privacy information.
Explore public comments ↗Start a conversation
Use a clear question and equal speaking time to understand a different perspective.
Read the discussion guide ↗Share your perspective
Suggest a constructive question, explain an experience or propose a topic for a future podcast.
Contribute an idea ↗Election and participation procedures can change. Verify dates, eligibility and instructions on the relevant official website.
Prepare before you participate.
Write a clear message to your representative
A focused request gives the recipient something specific to answer.
Read the guide ↗Make a voting information checklist
Use current official guidance for the details that can change.
Read the guide ↗Prepare for a local public meeting
Read the agenda before deciding how to contribute.
Read the guide ↗Make a public comment specific and useful
Address the proposal and explain the practical consequence.
Read the guide ↗Contribute locally without choosing a political campaign
Practical community work offers another path to civic participation.
Read the guide ↗Share a perspective that others can engage with
An invitation to explain a concern, a proposal or a constructive question.
Read the guide ↗