Here are some of the YWCA Elgin’s favorite online voting resources featuring information for both national and state elections and elected officials. 

National Voting Resources 

• Vote.org - Check registration status, register, locate your polling place, and more. 

• Vote411.org - Side-by-side candidate comparisons featuring interview-style questions.

• BallotReady.org - Enter your address to see who will be on your next ballot.

• OpenStates.org - Enter your address to determine which legislative and congressional districts you live in.

• Ballotpedia.org - Enter your address and party affiliation to view and compare candidates of every position up for election, or scroll down and click “Your Currently Elected Officials” to read up on everyone who currently represents you.

Local Illinois Voting Resources

• Illinoisvoterguide.org - How do your views align with candidates?

• Ova.elections.il.gov - Voter registration guide by Maricopa County Recorder’s Office.

Election Protection Hotlines

Have questions about voting? Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE to speak with a trained Election Protection volunteer.

ENGLISH 866-OUR-VOTE 866-687-8683

SPANISH 888-VE-Y-VOTA 888-839-8682

ASIAN LANGUAGES 888-API-VOTE 888-274-8683

ARABIC 844-YALLA-US 844-925-5287