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Black Americans fought, through sacrifice, courage, and persistence, for the right to vote. That right was earned, not given.
In 2026, our vote remains one of the most powerful tools we have. It defends our rights, strengthens our communities, and shapes our future.
Honor the fight. Use your voice. Cast your vote.
Key Election Information - June 2026
Primary elections decide who advances to the November election and which issues get attention. Our vote helps ensure the needs of Black communities are on the ballot from the very start. Check your state's primary, make a plan to vote, and make your impact early. Our vote protects democracy — starting with the primaries.
Alabama Primary Runoff Election
Primary Runoff: June 16, 2026
Voter Website: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes
- Note: Runoff elections occur only for contests in which no candidate received a majority (50% plus 1) of the vote in the May 19 primary. If you voted in the May 19 primary, you must vote in that same party's runoff. If you did not vote in the May 19 primary, you may choose either party's runoff.
- Voter information: Confirm eligibility, polling places, absentee voting, and ballot return deadlines with the state election website and your local election office.
- Election information is subject to change. Please verify with your Local Election Office: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/city-county-lookup
California Congressional, State, and Gubernatorial Primary Election
California Congressional District 1 Special Primary Election
Primary: June 2, 2026
Voter Website: https://voterstatus.sos.ca.gov/
- Note: California uses a nonpartisan Top Two primary. All registered voters may vote for any candidate regardless of party preference. The two candidates with the most votes in each race advance to the November general election, regardless of party.
- Registration deadline: The advance registration deadline has passed. Conditional (same day) voter registration is still available in person at your county elections office or vote center through Election Day, June 2.
- In-person early voting: Vote centers are open for in-person voting through Election Day, June 2. All locations across California are open Saturday, May 30. Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. Contact your county elections office for locations and hours.
- Mail ballots: All active registered voters have been mailed a ballot. Drop boxes are open. No request needed. Return by mail, official drop box, vote center, or polling place.
- Mail ballot returns: Postmarked by June 2 (Election Day) and received by county elections office by June 9. Or deposit in an official drop box, vote center, or polling place by 8 p.m. June 2.
- Election information is subject to change. Please verify with your Local Election Office:https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resources/county-elections-offices
Colorado Congressional, State, and Gubernatorial Primary Election
Primary: June 30, 2026
Voter Website: https://www.coloradosos.gov/voter/pages/pub/home.xhtml
- Note: Colorado has a semi-open primary. Voters registered with a party vote in their party's primary. Unaffiliated voters automatically receive both major party ballots in the mail and must return only one. Party affiliation changes to vote in a different party's primary must have been made by June 8 (22 days before Election Day).
- Registration deadline: Online or by mail, received by county clerk by June 22 to receive a mail ballot. In-person registration available at any Voter Service and Polling Center (VSPC) through 7 p.m. June 30 (Election Day). Voters who register after June 22 must vote in person at a VSPC.
- In-person early voting at Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPC): VSPCs open June 22 (8 days before election) through 7 p.m. June 30 (Election Day). Some counties, including Denver, open VSPCs earlier. Contact your county clerk for locations and hours.
- Mail ballots: Colorado is an all-mail voting state. All active registered voters are automatically mailed a ballot. No request needed. Ballots mailed beginning June 8. Drop boxes open June 8.
- Mail ballot returns: Received by county clerk by 7 p.m. June 30 (Election Day). Postmarks do not count. Return by mail (recommend mailing by June 22), official drop box, or in person at any VSPC in your county.
- Election information is subject to change. Please verify with your Local Election Office: https://www.coloradosos.gov/pubs/elections/Resources/CountyElectionOffices.html
Georgia Primary Runoff Election
Primary Runoff: June 16, 2026
Voter Website: https://sos.ga.gov/voter-resources
- Note: Runoff elections occur only for contests in which no candidate received a majority of the vote in the May 19 primary. Any registered Georgia voter may vote in a primary runoff, whether or not they voted in the original primary.
- Voter information: Confirm eligibility, polling places, absentee voting, and ballot return deadlines with the state election website and your local election office.
- Election information is subject to change. Please verify with your Local Election Office: https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/county-election-offices
Iowa Congressional, State, and Gubernatorial Primary Election
Primary: June 2, 2026
Voter Website: https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterinformation/index.html
- Note: Iowa holds a closed primary. You must be registered as a Democrat or Republican to vote in that party's primary. You may declare or change your party affiliation at your county auditor's office or polling place on Election Day. Your voter registration record will be updated to reflect that change.
- Registration deadline: The advance registration deadline has passed. Same-day registration is still available at your county auditor's office or polling place on Election Day with valid ID.
- In-person early voting: In-person early voting is available through June 1 (through 5 p.m.) at county auditor's offices and designated satellite locations. Contact your county auditor for locations and hours.
- Absentee ballot request: The absentee ballot request deadline has passed. If you requested a ballot, it must be received by your county auditor's office by 8 p.m. CT on June 2 (Election Day). Postmarks do not count.
- Mail ballot returns: Received by county auditor's office by 8 p.m. CT on June 2 (Election Day). Return by mail or in person to county auditor's office. Voted absentee ballots may not be returned to polling locations on Election Day.
- Election information is subject to change. Please verify with your Local Election Office: https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/auditors/auditorslist.html
**New information for voting in Iowa:
- Under a new law signed last year, poll workers are permitted to challenge a voter's citizenship status at the polls. If challenged, you have the right to cast a provisional ballot, which will be counted once your citizenship is confirmed. Note: proof of citizenship is not required at the time of voter registration — only if you are challenged at the polls. The law also gives state officials the power to designate a registered voter's citizenship as "unconfirmed." The voter has 90 days to provide proof of citizenship, or their registration will be cancelled.
- The law also gives state officials the power to declare a registered voter's citizenship "unconfirmed." The voter has 90 days to offer proof of citizenship, or their registration will be cancelled.
Louisiana Congressional Primary Runoff Election
Primary Runoff: June 27, 2026
Voter Website: https://www.sos.la.gov/ElectionsAndVoting
- Note: Runoff elections occur only for contests in which no candidate received a majority of the vote on May 16. For U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Louisiana Supreme Court, Public Service Commission, and Board of Elementary and Secondary Education races: only voters registered with that party, or unaffiliated voters who participated in that party's primary, may vote in the runoff. For all other offices, any registered Louisiana voter may participate in the runoff. Confirm your eligibility and runoff dates with your parish Registrar of Voters.
- Voter information: Confirm eligibility, polling places, absentee voting, and ballot return deadlines with the state election website and your local election office.
- Election information is subject to change. Please verify with your Local Election Office: https://www.sos.la.gov/ElectionsAndVoting/Pages/RegistrarOfVotersOffice.aspx
Maine Congressional, State, and Gubernatorial Primary Election
Primary: June 9, 2026
Voter Website: https://www.maine.gov/sos/elections-voting
- Note: Maine holds a primary open to unenrolled (unaffiliated) voters. You may participate in the primary of your choice. Voters enrolled in a party may only vote in that party's primary. To change or unenroll from a party, you must have done so by May 26. Maine uses ranked-choice voting for state and federal primary races with three or more candidates.
- Registration deadline: Online or in person at your municipal clerk by May 19. Same-day registration is available in person at your polling place on Election Day with proof of identity and residency.
- In-person early voting: May 11 through June 4 at municipal clerk offices. Hours and availability vary by municipality. Contact your town or city clerk to confirm.
- Absentee ballot request: Request must be received by municipal clerk by close of business June 4 (three business days before Election Day). Request online at the Maine Secretary of State's absentee ballot portal or by contacting your municipal clerk.
- Mail ballot returns: Received by municipal clerk by 8 p.m. June 9 (Election Day). Return by mail, secure drop box, or in person. Secretary of State recommends mailing at least 7 days before Election Day.
- Election information is subject to change. Please verify with your Local Election Office: https://www.maine.gov/sos/elections-voting/municipal-clerks
Maryland Congressional, State, and Gubernatorial Primary Election
Primary: June 23, 2026
Voter Website: https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2026/vote2026/
- Note: Maryland holds a closed primary. Only registered Democrats and Republicans may vote for party candidates. All registered voters may vote on ballot questions. Same-day registration is available during early voting and on Election Day.
- Registration deadline: Online or by mail (postmarked) by June 2. Same-day registration available during early voting June 11 through 18 and on Election Day June 23.
- In-person early voting: June 11 through 18, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. including weekends, at early voting centers in your county or Baltimore City. Find locations at elections.maryland.gov.
- Mail-in ballot request: Application received by State Board of Elections by June 16 (online, by mail, fax, or in person at local board through Primary Day).
- Mail ballot returns: Postmarked by June 23 (Election Day) and mailed or returned in person at local board of elections or official drop box by close of polls June 23.
- Election information is subject to change. Please verify with your Local Election Office: https://elections.maryland.gov/about/county_boards.html
Montana Congressional, State, and Judicial Primary Election
Primary: June 2, 2026
Voter Website: https://votemt.gov
- Note: Montana holds an open primary. You do not need to be registered with a party to vote. At the polls, you will choose which party's ballot you want to vote. You may only vote one party's ballot. Note on Election Day registration: Currently, same-day registration may be available on Election Day, but Montana's same-day registration rules are affected by ongoing litigation. Confirm current Election Day registration hours with your county election administrator before voting.
- Registration deadline: The advance mail registration deadline has passed. In-person late registration is available at your county election office through 5 p.m. May 29 (Friday before election) and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 30 (Saturday before election). Election Day registration availability is subject to current court orders. Confirm with your county election administrator.
- In-person early voting: In-person early voting is available through noon June 1 at your county election administrator's office. Contact your county election administrator for locations and hours.
- Absentee ballot request: Application must be received by county election office by noon June 1 (day before Election Day).
- Mail ballot returns: Received by county election office by 8 p.m. June 2 (Election Day). Return by mail, secure drop box, or in person. Postmarks do not count.
- Election information is subject to change. Please verify with your Local Election Office: https://sosmt.gov/elections/county-election-administrator-contact-information/
**New information for voting in Montana:
- New: Photo ID is now required to vote in person. The only acceptable forms of ID are a Montana driver's license or state ID, U.S. passport, military ID, tribal photo ID, Montana concealed carry permit, or Montana university system photo ID. Students may need to present an additional form of ID to confirm their address
Nevada Congressional, State, and Gubernatorial Primary Election
Primary: June 9, 2026
Voter Website: https://www.nvsos.gov/sos/elections/election-information/2026-election-information
- Note: Nevada holds a closed primary for major-party nominations. Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary. Only registered Democrats may vote in the Democratic primary. All active registered voters are automatically mailed a ballot. Voters may opt out by contacting their county clerk. Some local and nonpartisan contests may still appear on your ballot regardless of party affiliation.
- Registration deadline: In person or by mail (postmarked) by May 12. Online by June 4. Same-day registration available on June 9 (Election Day) with valid ID.
- In-person early voting: May 23 through June 5 at county locations. Hours and locations vary by county. Contact your county clerk for details.
- Mail ballots: All active registered voters are automatically mailed a ballot. No request needed.
- Mail ballot returns: By mail, postmarked by June 9 (Election Day). In person at county election office or secure drop box, received by 7 p.m. June 9.
- Election information is subject to change. Please verify with your Local Election Office: https://www.nvsos.gov/sos/elections/voters/county-clerk-contact-information
New Jersey Congressional and Municipal Primary Election
Primary: June 2, 2026
Voter Website: https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/vote.shtml
- Note: New Jersey's primary is semi-open. Registered Democrats and Republicans vote in their party's primary. Unaffiliated voters may declare a party on Election Day and vote in that party's primary. Voters who wished to switch from one party to another must have filed a party declaration form by April 8, 2026. That deadline has passed. Polls open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Registration deadline: The advance registration deadline has passed (May 12). Same-day registration is available for unaffiliated voters declaring a party at the polls on Election Day June 2.
- In-person early voting: May 26 through May 31 at designated county locations. Hours vary by county.
- Vote-by-mail request: By mail, application received by May 26. In person, by 3 p.m. June 1.
- Mail ballot returns: In person at county board of elections or secure drop box by 8 p.m. June 2 (Election Day). By mail, postmarked by June 2 and received by June 8. Without postmark, received by June 4.
- Election information is subject to change. Please verify with your Local Election Office: https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/county-eo.shtml
New Mexico Congressional and State Primary Election
Primary: June 2, 2026
Voter Website: https://www.nmvote.org
- Note: Beginning in 2026, New Mexico allows Decline-to-State (DTS or unaffiliated) voters to participate in either the Democratic or Republican primary without changing their party registration. Voters already registered with a party vote in their own party's primary and may not switch parties using Same Day Registration for this primary. Voters registered with a minor party (Libertarian, Green, or other) who wish to vote in a major party primary must use Same Day Registration to participate.
- Registration deadline: The advance registration deadline has passed. Same-day registration is still available at any early voting location or polling place on Election Day.
- In-person early voting: In-person early voting is underway through May 30. Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day June 2. Contact your county clerk or visit NMVote.org for locations and hours.
- Absentee ballot request: The deadline to request an absentee ballot has passed. To vote, visit an early voting location through May 30 or your polling place on Election Day, June 2.
- Mail ballot returns: Received by county clerk by 7 p.m. June 2 (Election Day). Return by mail or drop off at county clerk's office or any Election Day polling location. Postmarks do not count.
- Election information is subject to change. Please verify with your Local Election Office: https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/find-your-county-clerk/
New York Congressional, State, and Gubernatorial Primary Election
Primary: June 23, 2026
Voter Website: https://elections.ny.gov
- Note: New York holds a closed primary. Only voters enrolled in a party may vote in that party's primary. To vote in this primary under a new party enrollment, the change must have been received by your county board of elections by February 14, 2026. Any party enrollment changes after that date take effect June 30, 2026, and will not apply to this primary. Polls open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Registration deadline: Received by county board of elections by June 13. Online, by mail, or in person at a state agency.
- In-person early voting: June 13 through 21 at designated early voting sites in your county. Hours vary by county. You may vote at any early voting site in your county.
- Absentee ballot request: Application received by county board of elections by June 13 (by mail or online portal). In-person application by June 22.
- Mail ballot returns: Postmarked by June 23 (Election Day) and received by county board of elections by June 30. In person at county board of elections or a poll site in your county by 9 p.m. June 23. Ballots may also be returned to an early voting poll site June 13 through 21.
- Election information is subject to change. Please verify with your Local Election Office: https://elections.ny.gov/county-boards
North Dakota Congressional, State, and Judicial Primary Election
Primary: June 9, 2026
Voter Website: https://www.sos.nd.gov/elections
- Note: North Dakota does not require voter registration. To vote, bring an acceptable photo ID showing your name, current North Dakota residential address, and date of birth. Acceptable IDs include a North Dakota driver's license, non-driver's ID, or tribal ID. North Dakota holds an open primary. Any eligible voter may participate.
- Early voting: Some counties offer in-person early voting at the county auditor's office beginning April 30. Contact your county auditor to confirm availability, dates, and hours.
- Absentee ballot request: Application must be received by county auditor by June 8 (day before Election Day). Submit application with a copy of acceptable photo ID. Apply at the ND Secretary of State's website or contact your county auditor.
- Mail ballot returns: Received by county auditor or deposited in county secure drop box by close of polls June 9 (Election Day). Important: ballots cannot be returned to polling locations on Election Day. Return by mail, drop box, or in person to county auditor.
- Election information is subject to change. Please verify with your Local Election Office: https://vip.sos.nd.gov/CountyAuditors.aspx
Oklahoma Congressional, State, and Gubernatorial Primary Election
Primary: June 16, 2026
Voter Website: https://oklahoma.gov/elections/elections-results/next-election.html
- Note: Oklahoma holds a closed primary. You must be registered as a member of a party to vote in that party's primary. No recognized party has authorized Independent voters to participate in the 2026 primary. Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Registration deadline: May 22, 2026. Online, by mail, or in person at your county election board.
- In-person early voting: June 11 through 13 at county election board offices. Thursday and Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Absentee ballot request: Application received by county election board by 5 p.m. June 1. Apply via OK Voter Portal online, by mail, or in person. Important: all absentee ballot applications except those for physical incapacitation must be notarized before submission.
- Mail ballot returns: Received by county election board by 7 p.m. CT June 16 (Election Day). Return by mail or in person to county election board. You must return your own absentee ballot.
- Election information is subject to change. Please verify with your Local Election Office: https://oklahoma.gov/elections/about-us/county-election-boards.html
**New information for voting in Oklahoma:
- New: Oklahoma limits the number of absentee ballot affidavits a single notary can notarize to no more than 20 without special authorization. Plan to have your ballot notarized to avoid difficulty finding a notary.
South Carolina Congressional, State, and Gubernatorial Primary Election
Primary: June 9, 2026
Voter Website: https://scvotes.gov/voters/2026prep
- Note: South Carolina does not have party registration. On Election Day, you will be asked which party's primary you wish to vote in. You may only vote in one party's primary. If a runoff is required (June 23, 2026), you may only vote in the runoff for the party whose primary you voted in on June 9.
- Registration deadline: In person at county voter registration office by 5 p.m. May 8. Online, fax, or email by 11:59 p.m. May 10. By mail postmarked by May 11.
- In-person early voting: May 26 through June 5, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed weekends and state holidays. Visit SCVotes.gov to find early voting centers in your county.
- Absentee by mail (eligibility required): Application must be received by county elections office by 5 p.m. May 29. State law requires a qualifying excuse for absentee by mail. Contact your county voter registration and elections office to confirm eligibility.
- Mail ballot returns: Received by county voter registration and elections office by 7 p.m. June 9 (Election Day). Return by mail or in person. Ballot envelope must be signed by the voter and witnessed by one person age 18 or older. In most situations, a photo ID is required when dropping off an absentee ballot in person.
- Election information is subject to change. Please verify with your Local Election Office: https://scvotes.gov/contact/county-voter-registration-election-offices/
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South Carolina Primary Runoff Election
Primary Runoff: June 23, 2026
Voter Website: https://scvotes.gov/voters/2026prep/
- Note: Runoff elections occur only for contests in which no candidate received a majority (50% plus 1) of the vote in the June 9 primary. If you voted in the June 9 primary, you may only vote in the runoff for the party whose primary you voted in.
- Voter information: Confirm eligibility, polling places, absentee voting, and ballot return deadlines with the state election website and your local election office.
- Election information is subject to change. Please verify with your Local Election Office: https://scvotes.gov/contact/county-voter-registration-election-offices/
**New information for voting in South Carolina:
- New: In most situations, a photo ID is required when dropping off an absentee ballot.
South Dakota Congressional, State, and Gubernatorial Primary Election
Primary: June 2, 2026
Voter Website: https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/voting/voter-information-portal/default.aspx
- Note: South Dakota has a semi-closed primary. Unaffiliated voters may request a ballot for any party's primary. Voters registered with a party may only vote in their party's primary.
- Registration deadline: The advance registration deadline has passed. Contact your county auditor to confirm if any late registration options remain.
- In-person early voting: In-person early voting is available through June 1 (through 5 p.m.) at county auditor's offices. Bring valid photo ID. Contact your county auditor for hours.
- Absentee ballot request: Application must be received by county auditor by 5 p.m. June 1 (day before Election Day). Your application must include a copy of an acceptable photo ID or be notarized. Acceptable IDs: South Dakota driver's license or non-driver ID, U.S. passport or federal photo ID, tribal photo ID, or current South Dakota school student photo ID.
- Mail ballot returns: Received by county auditor by 7 p.m. June 2 (Election Day). Return by mail or in person to county auditor's office. Contact your county auditor for drop box availability. Postmarks do not count.
- Election information is subject to change. Please verify with your Local Election Office: https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/voting/register-to-vote/contact-county-auditors.aspx
**New information for voting in South Dakota:
- New registrants are required to provide proof of citizenship.
- Election officials and other registered voters are now permitted to challenge a voter's eligibility based on citizenship. However, such challenges must be made 19 days before the election, so the deadline for the primary has passed, but voters can still be challenged prior to the general election
Utah Congressional and State Primary Election
Primary: June 23, 2026
Voter Website: https://vote.utah.gov/current-election-information/
- Note: Utah's primary ballot depends on your party registration and the primary you wish to vote in. The Republican, Libertarian, Constitution, and Green parties hold closed primaries. You must be registered with that party to vote in their primary. The Democratic Party holds an open primary. Any registered voter may request a Democratic ballot regardless of party affiliation. You may only vote in one party's primary. Voters already affiliated with a party must have changed their affiliation by April 1, 2026, to vote in a different closed primary. Unaffiliated voters may affiliate with any party through June 12 to vote in a closed primary or request a Democratic ballot through June 16.
- Registration deadline: Online, by mail, or in person received by county clerk by 5 p.m. June 12. Voters who miss this deadline may register provisionally in person at an early voting location or on Election Day. New registrants must show proof of citizenship to register. Registrants unable to show proof of citizenship will be permitted to vote only for federal offices
- Mail ballots: Utah is an all-mail voting state. Registered Republicans and Democrats are automatically mailed their party's ballot beginning June 2. Unaffiliated voters and voters registered with other parties must request a ballot. To request a Democratic ballot (open to all voters), contact your county clerk by 5 p.m. June 16. To request a Republican or other closed-primary ballot, you must be registered with that party by June 12.
- Mail ballot returns: Received by county clerk by 8 p.m. June 23 (Election Day). Return by mail, official drop box, or in person at a county vote center by 8 p.m.
- Election information is subject to change. Please verify with your Local Election Office: https://vote.utah.gov/county-clerks/
**New information for voting in Utah:
- New: Utah is conducting an aggressive review of all registered voters' citizenship status using state and federal data. Already-registered voters whose citizenship cannot be verified will be notified and must provide proof of citizenship within 30 days or will be removed from the rolls. Check your registration status at vote.utah.gov or contact your county clerk to confirm you are still registered. If you receive a notice, respond promptly through your county clerk or at vote.utah.gov.
D.C. Congressional, Mayoral, and City Council Primary Election
D.C. Council At-Large Special Election
Primary: June 16, 2026
Voter Website: https://dcboe.org/elections/2026-elections
- Note: Washington D.C. holds a closed primary. To vote in the primary, you must be registered as a Democrat, Republican, or DC Statehood Green party member. Registered Independents and unaffiliated voters may not vote in party primary races. You may change your party affiliation and register to vote during early voting (June 8 through 14) or on Election Day using same-day registration. All registered voters may participate in the Special Election regardless of party. D.C. is using ranked-choice voting (RCV) for the first time in 2026.
- Registration deadline: The advance registration deadline has passed (May 26). Same-day registration is available in person at any Early Vote Center (June 8 through 14) or at your polling place on Election Day June 16. Bring proof of D.C. residency.
- In-person early voting: June 8 through June 14, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily at Early Vote Centers across D.C. Find locations at earlyvoting.dcboe.org. Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day June 16.
- Mail ballots: All active registered D.C. voters have been mailed a ballot (mailing began May 11). Drop boxes are open at 55 locations across D.C. through 8 p.m. June 16. No request needed. Return postage is pre-paid. Note: DCBOE advises voters to mail early or request a hand-stamped postmark at a post office, as mail is not always postmarked the day it is collected.
- Mail ballot returns: Postmarked by June 16 (Election Day) and received by DC Board of Elections by June 26. Or deposit in an official drop box or return in person at an Early Vote Center or polling place by 8 p.m. June 16.
- Election information is subject to change. Please verify with your Local Election Office: https://dcboe.org/voters/voter-information
**New information for voting in Washington, D.C.:
- New: D.C. is using ranked-choice voting (RCV) for the first time in 2026. You may rank up to five candidates for each office in order of preference.
For other important state dates and deadlines, visit 866ourvote.org.

The Fight Against Project 2025
Today, Project 2025 is no longer a warning, it's something people are already living with. We've seen real harm as protections were weakened, support was cut, and hard-won rights were rolled back, hitting Black communities and everyday Americans first and hardest.
In 2025, we fought back, spoke out, organized, and pushed forward for a better vision. That fight continues. We reject the backward agenda of Project 2025 and advance Our 2025, a plan for better wages, stronger schools, fairer justice, and real opportunity for all. In 2026, we keep fighting.
Your Voting Options

Register to Vote
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People say their vote doesn't matter, and I understand the exhaustion behind that. But I've also seen what happens when we don't show up versus when we do. Black communities have always been strategic about survival. Voting isn't separate from that strategy. It is a core part of that strategy.
- Tyler Sterling, National Campaigns Director
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This year's elections set the precedent for what democracy will look like in 2025 and beyond. The work to elect people with our communty's best interest starts now with the Presidential primaries.
In times like these, our vote is not just a fundamental right but also our tool for generating positive change and ensuring our voices are heard.
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The vote is powerful because it threatens systems built without us in mind. When Black communities vote collectively in our own interest, we transform policy, influence the economy and education, and claim representation that truly reflects and protects us.
- Amari Fennoy, National Mobilization Director
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