New England Links for VERA
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Click on your home state to find out specific information related to the laws and processes that govern voting and elections in your state, ballot questions, and election results.
The Elections Division of the CT Office of the Secretary of State
Go to this site for information about
- Voter registration
- Where to vote
- The elections calendar
- Election results
- Your current elected officials
- Sample ballots for upcoming elections
- How to run for office
League of Women Voters, CT
This site contains lots of information of interest to Voters in Connecticut, such as
- A Guide to Voter Registration and Election Procedures in Connecticut
- Directory of Connecticut’s Elected officials
- Connecticut: A Guide to State Government
Connecticut Citizen Action Group
Connecticut Citizen Action Group (CCAG) is a statewide membership organization dedicated to working with people to bring about social, economic and environmental justice. CCAG publishes a Legislative Voting Index to educate the public and help our members learn where their legislators stand on issues important to families.
The Elections Division of the Maine Office of the Secretary of State
Go to this site for information about
- Voter registration
- Where to vote
- The elections calendar
- Election results
- Your current elected officials
- Sample ballots for upcoming elections
- How to run for office
eDemocracy
This is your gateway to
- find your polling place and the candidates who will be on the ballot in the upcoming elections.
- learn about voter rights; Maine has one of the most accessible voting processes in the country.
- get information about voter registration.
- find out about absentee voting.
Through Maine.gov you can also complete government transactions online, and find news, laws, forms, assistance, and information of all kinds related to state and local government.
Maine Citizens for Clean Elections
Go to this site to learn about Maine’s historic Clean Elections Act whose intent is to “reclaim democracy form special interests” and to level the elections playing field regarding who can afford to run for office.
Equal Justice Maine
Equal Justice Maine works in the legislature, before administrative agencies and in the courts, providing legal and policy analysis, to give low-income Maine people an effective voice on issues they care about.
League of Women Voters of Maine
This site contains information of interest to Voters in Maine:
- How to register and vote in Maine
- Absentee voting
- Voter rights
- Avoiding problems at the polls
- Caucuses
The Elections Division of the MA Office of the Secretary of State
Go to this site for information about
- Voter registration
- Where to vote
- The elections calendar
- Election results
- Your current elected officials
- Sample ballots for upcoming elections
- How to run for office
League of Women Voters, MA
Go to this site to find out
- Who is on the ballot in the next election in MA
- How your legislators voted in the past
- How to register to vote
- Where to vote and voting districts
- MA election results
- Find your current elected officials
MassVOTE
MassVOTE is a non-partisan voting rights organization. We work with community-based non-profit organizations to increase voter education and turnout across Massachusetts.
MASSPIRG
MASSPIRG takes on powerful interests on behalf of Massachusetts' citizens, working to win concrete results for our health and our well-being. Related to voting and elections, at this site you can find out about MASSPIRG's efforts such as:
- The New Voters Project, a grassroots youth voter outreach movement;
- The National Popular Vote bill that would establish an agreement between states that their electors would vote for whichever candidate wins the nationwide popular vote;
- Election Day registration bill for Massachusetts; and
- Campaign finance reform bill for Massachusetts.
The Elections Division of the NH Office of the Secretary of State
Go to this site for information about
- Voter registration
- Where to vote
- The elections calendar
- Election results
- Your current elected officials
- Sample ballots for upcoming elections
- How to run for office
Where to vote - League of Women Voters, NH
Go to this site to find out
- Who is on the ballot in the next election
- How your legislators voted in the past
- How to register to vote
New Hampshire Citizens Alliance for Action
New Hampshire Citizens Alliance (NHCA) is dedicated to increasing citizen involvement in the public policy decisions that affect our everyday lives. As part of this commitment, NHCA helps to amplify the voices of NH residents through:
- Informational and accountability sessions with public officials
- Citizen participation at legislative hearings
- Grassroots organizing campaigns
- Citizen advocacy trainings
- Voter registration activities
The Elections & Civics Division of the RI Office of the Secretary of State
Go to this site for information about
- Voter registration
- Where to vote
- The elections calendar
- Election results
- Your current elected officials
- Sample ballots for upcoming elections
- How to run for office
League of Women Voters, RI
Go to this site to find out
- Who is on the ballot in the next election in RI
- How your legislators voted in the past
- How to register to vote
- Where to vote and voting districts
- RI election results
- Find your current elected officials
Ocean State Action
Ocean State Action is a coalition of progressive community organizations and labor unions that fights for social, economic, environmental, racial, and civil justice. Their “vision for Rhode Island is a community where the ideals of equality, justice and the common good prevail -- where businesses thrive and where every Rhode Islander has access to quality health care, education, housing and livable wage jobs that support them and their families in achieving their fullest potential.
The Elections & Campaign Finance Division of the VT Office of the Secretary of State
Go to this site to
- Get information about voter registration
- The elections calendar
- Find your current elected officials
- View sample ballots for upcoming elections
- Get information about town meetings
- Find where to vote
League of Women Voters, VT
Go to this site to find out
- How to register to vote
- Where to vote and voting districts
- Who is on the ballot in the next election in VT
- How your legislators voted in the past
- VT election results
- Find your current elected officials
Vermont Public Interest Research Group
VPIRG's mission is to promote and protect the health of Vermont’s people, environment and locally-based economy by informing and mobilizing citizens statewide. Among other things, VPIRG is fighting to make the government more open, responsive to and reflective of ordinary citizens by: Minimizing the influence of big money and special interests over elections; Ensuring that Vermont’s leaders are elected with majority support; Removing all unnecessary barriers to voting in order to maximize voter participation; And maximizing transparency and accountability in our voting systems.
Vermont.gov
The official state website of Vermont, go here to:
- Register to vote
- Find voter resources
- Find guides to understanding VT government
- Browse state legislative directories
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