Make an Informed Decision

You can find out who's on your local ballot at Vote411. You can also use a resource like BallotReady or Ballotpedia to view a sample ballot and research detailed, nonpartisan information on candidate profiles and positions at the same time.

We recommend reviewing candidates’ websites and candidate questionnaires, reading local news articles, and attending or viewing candidate debates and forums before voting.

• Use a resource like BallotReady, Ballotpedia, or VoteSmart to research detailed, nonpartisan information on each candidate’s profiles and positions. 

Review candidate questionnaires and editorial board endorsements by local newspapers. Also, check whether local parties or political organizations you are aware of or involved with have made endorsements. For judges, consider local bar association recommendations.

No. If you don’t feel sufficiently informed about a particular office, set of candidates, or issue, you can choose to leave that category blank. This does not invalidate your ballot – your other selections will still be counted.

• Consider volunteering for a candidate’s campaign. Visit your preferred candidate’s website to learn more.
• Volunteer to work at a polling place on Election Day. Contact your local election authority to learn more.