Know Your Voting Rights

Learn about several federal laws affecting voting rights and how members of the public can report possible violations of those laws to @TheJusticeDept

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@TheJusticeDept Who runs elections in my state?

State and local election officials run local, state, and federal elections, including for Congress and the Presidency.

Visit Vote.gov for election officials in your state.

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@TheJusticeDept Do federal laws protect against voter intimidation?

Yes.

There are civil and criminal federal statutes that make it illegal to intimidate, threaten or coerce someone for voting or attempting to vote.

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Does federal law protect against voting discrimination?

Yes.

The two most important federal laws for protecting voters against discrimination are the Voting Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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