The Voter's Portal

The Voter’s Portal is intended to serve as a one stop shop, a portal to online resources on voting and the political process.

Voting Fundamentals

Who is Eligible to Vote?

You are eligible to vote if you are: a U.S. Citizen (some areas allow non-citizens to vote only in local elections), Meet your state’s residency requirements, 18 years of age on or before election day, registered to vote by your state’s voter registration deadline (North Dakota is the only state that does not require voter registration).

What is My Registration Status?

To find out more about your registration status please click below to check the status of your voter registration.  Voter Status

How Do I Become A Registered Voter?

Registration varies from state to state. All states except North Dakota require US citizens to register before voting in an election. Those who live outside of the U.S. or a U.S. Servicemen and their families can register to vote and request an absentee ballot by completing the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA).

More info here: https://vote.gov/

How to Restore My Voting Rights?

As far as restoring voting rights, a number of states since 2018 have changed their laws through either amendments, legislation or even executive action to restore voting rights to those who were formerly incarcerated. However, a federal law to restore voting rights have not been passed but has only been introduced with S.481 – Democracy Restoration Act of 2021 by Senator Benjamin L. Cardin of Maryland. More info here: https://www.brennancenter.org/issues/ensure-every-american-can-vote/voting-rights-restoration

Do I have to be a Citizen to Vote?

Yes, you can vote in your federal, state and local elections if you meet the following requirements: are a U.S. citizen, meet your state residency requirements, 18 years old and meet the age requirements to vote, and registered to vote by the registration deadline. More info: https://www.usa.gov/who-can-vote

The Fight for Voting Rights

admin October 3, 2023

The Women’s Political Council

https://youtu.be/oEQJIBA4edc The Women’s Political Council: Black Women at the Vanguard of Social Activism in 1950s

VRRRP Programs

The National Center for the Study of Civil Rights and African American Culture hosted a Voting Rights Think Tank on October 5, 2023, at Alabama State University. The event, focusing on Congressional redistricting in Alabama and the Allen v. Milligan Supreme Court case, featured discussions by politicians, activists, and academics.

Who is Eligible to Vote?

You are eligible to vote if you are: a U.S. Citizen (some areas allow non-citizens to vote only in local elections), Meet your state’s residency requirements, 18 years of age on or before election day, registered to vote by your state’s voter registration deadline (North Dakota is the only state that does not require voter registration).

Who is Eligible to Vote?

You are eligible to vote if you are: a U.S. Citizen (some areas allow non-citizens to vote only in local elections), Meet your state’s residency requirements, 18 years of age on or before election day, registered to vote by your state’s voter registration deadline (North Dakota is the only state that does not require voter registration).

What is My Registration Status?

To find out more about your registration status please click below to check the status of your voter registration.

How Do I Become A Registered Voter?

Registration varies from state to state. All states except North Dakota require US citizens to register before voting in an election. Those who live outside of the U.S. or a U.S. Servicemen and their families can register to vote and request an absentee ballot by completing the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA).

  • Also, on the campus of Alabama State University, in the Student Union there is a kiosk machine where you can register to vote. 
  • Also, another registered voter can register you to vote. 

Do I have to be a Citizen to Vote?

 Yes, you can vote in your federal, state and local elections if you meet the following requirements: are a U.S. citizen, meet your state residency requirements, 18 years old and meet the age requirements to vote, and registered to vote by the registration deadline. 

Voting Timeline

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