Vote!

The General Election is on November 3, 2020. This Voting & Elections Toolkit from the American Library Association has all the information you need about where to find local voting and candidate information. Here are some of the most important details:

Washington residents:

• Washington is a vote-by-mail state
• You can register online or by mail until October 26 and in person until 8 pm on November 3
  • Check if you’re registered to vote
  • Online voter registration and more information
• Check out the 2020 General Election Voters’ Guide for information about the candidates and measures on your ballot
• Vote Smart has candidate biographies, issue positions, voting records, public statements, and funding information

Oregon residents:

• Oregon also votes by mail
• The voter registration deadline was October 13
  • Check if you’re registered to vote
• Check out the Online Voters’ Guide for information about the candidates and measures on your ballot
• Vote Smart has candidate biographies, issue positions, voting records, public statements, and funding information

Newspapers are a great source of information for local topics. If you’re having trouble accessing an article through the newspaper’s website, try searching in our newspaper databases. Still have questions? Ask a Librarian to help you find or evaluate information!

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