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Notable Elections

Understand the elections, democracy and why your vote matters.

Kansas Elections for Supreme Court Justices Amendment (2026)

Primary Election Day: August 4 - Kansas will be asking voters whether they would like to elect state supreme court justices, instead of the state's current nomination process.

Oklahoma: State Question 832 (2026)

Election Day: June 16 - Oklahoma will be asking voters whether they would like to increase their state's minimum wage.

Nevada: Question 7 (2026)

Election Day: November 3 - Nevada will be asking voters whether they would like to implement photo ID requirements when voting.

Ohio: Issue 2, Local Public Infrastructure Bond Amendment

Election Day: May 6th - Ohio has one statewide ballot measure focused on funding of public infrastructure throughout the state.

Virginia: Voting Rights Restoration for Felons Upon Release Amendment (2026)

Election Day: November 3 - Virginia voters will be asked whether or not they would like to amend the state's re-enfranchisement process for individuals with felony convictions.

Voting News

The latest information you need about US voting laws, democracy, and more.

Understanding Redistricting: How It Shapes Our Democracy

Understand how redistricting works, why it matters after each census, and how redrawn district lines affect your representation and voting power.

Pre-Registration FAQs: Get Ready to Exercise Your Right to Vote!

Everything you need to know about voter pre-registration. Learn which states allow 16- and 17-year-olds to pre-register and when it activates.

Why Voting is Important: Your Voice Matters

Discover why voting is important and how your single vote shapes elections, policy, and representation. HeadCount explains why every voice matters in a democracy.

What Are Ballot Measures?

Learn what ballot measures are, how they work, and how to research the propositions, referendums, and initiatives on your ballot before you vote.

Understanding Gerrymandering: How It Impacts Elections and Voting

Democracy relies on the premise of one person, one vote – that is until people’s votes don’t all hold the same weight. Read more to learn about how gerrymandering is a complex tool used by politicians to keep power and weaken democracy!

Voting Vocab

Unsure what a "ballot" is? No idea what a "comptroller" does? This guide gives you all the voting information you need.

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