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To find the ballot for your address, start with your state or local election office; then use a voter guide such as VOTE411 to learn about the candidates and measures on it. Check that every guide matches your jurisdiction and the current election, and use the official ballot to confirm which contests apply to you.
Find the sample ballot for your address
- Open USAGov’s election office directory: https://www.usa.gov/election-office. Select your state to reach its election authority or local election office.
- Look for the current election’s ballot information. State election sites may offer sample ballots to download or request by mail. Availability and delivery methods vary; follow the instructions for your jurisdiction.
- Check the ballot’s location and election details. Make sure it applies to your address and the election you plan to vote in. The sample ballot is the reference for which races and measures appear on your ballot.
Use a voter guide to research candidates and measures
A sample ballot identifies the contests and measures, but it does not necessarily provide background on the people and proposals. For that context, try VOTE411, a nonpartisan voter-information resource from the League of Women Voters Education Fund. Enter your address to look for election information, including candidate and ballot-measure information. Coverage can vary by location and election, so verify its results against your official ballot and local election-office materials.
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Find information about local contests
Statewide guides may not cover every local race or measure. Check your county or municipal election office for materials that match your ballot. California illustrates how coverage can be divided: the Secretary of State says its statewide guide covers federal and statewide candidates and measures, while county guides include a sample ballot and information on local candidates and measures. The process is different elsewhere, so use your own jurisdiction’s election office to find the relevant guide.
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Compare guides before relying on them
Use each source for what it does best: official election materials establish which contests and measures apply, while voter guides and news coverage can add background or analysis. Before relying on a guide, check:
- Jurisdiction: Does it cover your state, county, city, district, and address?
- Publisher: Is it an election authority, a nonprofit voter-information service, or a news organization?
- Scope: Does it list the ballot items, explain candidates and measures, or both?
- Currency: Is it for the election you are voting in?
When a secondary guide omits a contest or its coverage does not match your ballot, use the official ballot and local election-office information to confirm what you will see.
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USAGov says voters can bring notes, a voter guide, or a sample ballot into the voting booth. Some polling places restrict phone use, so check your local rules and bring paper notes or a printed guide if you may not be able to consult your phone.
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