The General Election is just five days away! If you haven’t done so already, now is the time to make your voting plan. 

Every voter should have a plan before casting their ballot. Here are five steps you can take to make your voting plan: 

1. Confirm your voter registration status. Some states, such as Virginia and the District of Columbia, allow you to register in person on Election Day or during early voting. You can check your registration status using this tool. 

2. Research your early voting options. My prior blog post on early voting includes helpful early voting resources. 

3. Learn your options for voting in person on Election Day. Know in advance where you can vote in person and what to bring with you. This site can help.

4. If you are voting in person, decide how and when you will get to the polls. Many organizations offer free or discounted rides to vote. For example, Lyft is offering half off rides to the polls on Election Day.  

5. Get to know more about the candidates and issues on your ballot. It is critical to vote for all offices and issues on your ballot. My prior blog post on down-ballot voting has tips on how to prepare.

If you need additional help creating your voting plan, you can call 1-866-OUR-VOTE for nonpartisan support.

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