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Racial Justice: Politics & Political Rights

Political Rights

Political rights refer to an individual's ability to participate in the civil and politicallife of the society and state without fear of discrimination or repression, and is tied closely to citizenship status.

Does your vote count?

You vote, but then what? Discover how your individual vote contributes to the popular vote and your state's electoral vote in different ways--and see how votes are counted on both state and national levels.

Pennsylvania

IMPORTANT DATES:

October 19th - Last Day to Register

October 27th - Last Day to Request Mail-In Ballot or Absentee Ballot

November 3rd - General Election (Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.)

 

New Jersey

IMPORTANT DATES:

October 13th - Last Day to Register

October 27th - Last Day to Request Mail-In Ballot or Absentee Ballot

November 3rd - General Election

New York

IMPORTANT DATES:

October 9th - Last Day to Register

October 27th - Last Day to Request Mail-In Ballot or Absentee Ballot

November 3rd - General Election