Before Election Day

Step 1: Check Registration

• Every adult in the household: confirm your registration is active at vote.gov or your state election site.
• Help college students and adult children register at their current address.
• Pre-register teens if your state allows it.

Step 2: Know Your Options

• Find out if your state offers early voting or vote-by-mail.
• Request absentee ballots for anyone who will be away on Election Day.
• Locate your polling place and its hours.

Step 3: Get Informed

• Look up a nonpartisan voter guide for your area.
• Research down-ballot races, not just the top of the ticket.
• Talk about the ballot as a family so everyone is prepared.

On Election Day

Step 4: Vote Together

• Go to the polls as a family if possible.
• Bring your kids—even young ones learn from watching.
• Take a family photo with your stickers.

Step 5: Celebrate

• Mark the occasion with a special meal or treat.
• Talk about what it felt like to participate.
• Thank your kids for being part of the tradition.

Voting is a family value. Make it a family ritual.