Protect the Vote in November 2026

A resource guide for safeguarding our democracy

Published Aug 19, 2026

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With the 2026 midterm election on the near horizon, we must do everything we can to safeguard fair elections and protect the right to vote. Learn more about voter registration, making a plan to vote, and protecting the vote with these essential resources.

Register to vote

  • Register to vote: TurboVote is our recommended tool to help you register, check your registration status, request a mail-in ballot, and get election-related reminders.
  • Get Answers to Your Voting Questions: If you've got questions about voting and elections, Vote411 has got answers!

Make a plan to vote

Protect the vote

  • Join the Science Rising Action Corps: The UCS Science Rising Action Corps will help make issues of science and democracy more visible to members of Congress—from social media, to town halls, to petition delivery right to their doors. There is a way for everyone to get involved.
  • Help stop disinformation: Here are evidence-based ways to protect yourself and the communities you belong to from disinformation.
  • Add the Election Protection Hotline to your Contacts: You can call or text 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) to speak with a trained election protection volunteer, ask questions, or report voting-related problems or issues you encounter.

This resource page will be continuously updated throughout the fall.

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