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Voter Registration: Home

Voting: The Need to Know

Unsure about voting in 2020? No problem, we got you!

Just remember:

It is one of the most important civic duties you will exercise in your life, especially as a college student.
With COVID-19 and transitions involving the USPS potentially slowing mailing, early voting may guarantee healthy social distancing and count.
We have information right here to help you register, when to register by, find where to vote (including for students), and fact-checking news sources.

November 3, 2020 is Election Day! Get out the vote, be safe, and be healthy!

For First Time Voters:

Need to Know This to Vote

Voting can now be done online in over 39 states. Please see below for the local county election offices for your voting needs.

Further information on local county election offices can be found through the U.S. Vote Foundation here:

U.S. Vote Foundation's Information Directory for Election Official Directory & State Voting Requirements

Please keep in mind that due to COVID-19, both voters and election polling locations need to take extra care.

CDC: COVID-19 - Considerations for Election Polling Locations and Voters

As always, when making informed decisions and reading news sources, always be sure to fact-check! Here are 11 nonpartisan fact-checking websites.

A Media Specialist's Guide to the Internet: 11 Non-Partisan Fact-Checking Websites

Voter Registration Deadlines

Tennessee - October 05, 2020

Kentucky - October 05, 2020 by 4:00 PM EDT

Virginia - October 13, 2020

Voting in another state? Please see here for more state deadlines.

Additional Resources

Campus Vote Project

Technical Services & Metadata Librarian

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