Voter Resources

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Hi Readers, below are resources for my readers in the United States who need ACCURATE and timely resources for voting and contact information for your elected representatives. Three issues related to aging and caregivers are listed below in the Act Now section. Find out who represents you and contact him/her today! You make a difference! VOTE! 


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From the National Council on Aging: Voter Resources







NCOA Election Action Center: Visit the Election 2020 page of the NCOA Action Center to learn more about voting in your state, look up information on candidates, and register to vote.

 Vote411.org: Use this League of Women Voters resource to register to vote, look up polling places, learn what’s on the ballot, and access state-specific COVID-19 information.

 Vote.org: Learn how, where and when to vote (including early voting), including state-specific COVID-19 information.

 Bipartisan Policy Center Elections Project: Read posts on Election 2020 including Minimizing COVID-19 Health Risks When Voting and Voting By Mail Counts.

 National Vote at Home Institute: Learn more about voting by mail from this collaboration of state and local election officials and other experts.

 Vote Early Day: Access their tools to find out if early voting is an option in your state.

 FiveThirtyEight: Check their How To Vote In The 2020 Election page for updates on voting options.

 Accessible Voting Act of 2020: Learn about the bill introduced by Senators Casey and Klobuchar to address voting barriers of older adults and individuals with disabilities.


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