This guide provides recommended resources for voters and about elections and voting in the United States. Use the tabs above to navigate through the pages of the guide.
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City of Santa Barbara ElectionsProvides information about municipal elections in the City of Santa Barbara, including candidate information, election results, and information on past elections.
Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County Elections DivisionProvides information about: voter registration; upcoming elections; candidates, campaigns, and elected officials; district maps; and election results in Santa Barbara County.
State Resources
California Secretary of State Elections and Voter InformationProvides information about voter registration, how to check your voter status, how to vote, upcoming elections, ballot measures, election statistics, running for office, and links to other helpful resources. Includes translated election information in Spanish and several other languages.
California Online Voter RegistrationAllows you to check your voter registration status online, and register to vote by completing an online form.
Federal Resources
USA.gov Voting and ElectionsProvides information about registering to vote, the presidential election process, congressional, state, and local elections, finding your state or local election official website, common voting and election terms, and voting and election laws and history.
Additional Resources
GODORT Voting & Elections ToolkitCreated by the American Library Association's Government Documents Round Table (GODORT), this guide provides comprehensive information and links to other resources regarding voting and elections. Includes detailed information for voters in each state.
This guide provides recommended resources for voters and about elections and voting in the United States. Use the tabs above to navigate through the pages of the guide.