How to Get Up to Speed On Your Local Elections
A quick guide to understanding what’s at stake in the down-ballot races
Do you feel that? The tense energy in the air, the low rumbling of political possibility beneath your toes? There’s not much time left to get ready for election day — which, if you want to do a thorough job, means having a handle on everything and everyone you’ll be voting on, up and down the ballot. You may already be aware of what’s happening in the congressional races, but there’s a lot more to know about, like the candidates running for state legislature, races for county and municipal offices, and ballot measures that will affect your state and community directly.
Here are some resources to help you make sure you’re a fully informed voter come Tuesday, November 6.
Check If You’re Registered to Vote
First, you need to know if you can even vote in this year’s midterms. If you voted in the 2016 general election, you’re probably still good to go, but it’s always best to double-check anyway — especially because many states have reportedly been purging voters from voter rolls.
To check your current voter registration online, you have a few options: you can enter your information on a website like Vote.org or Rock the Vote…
