A guide for new civic voices

You want to help.
Where do you begin?

Every healthy democracy runs on people like you — people who decide, at some point, that showing up matters. This directory connects you with organizations doing the real work of protecting free and fair elections.

Organizations
10+
Types of work
All 50
States represented
🧭 New here and not sure where to start? Click here to read the plain-language guide to every way you can help.
Quick guide

Find your place in three questions

Answer a few quick questions and we'll point you to organizations that match your interests, use the links below to jump straight to an interest area, or use "Skip" to browse the full directory yourself.

What do you most want to work on?
Welcome.

We provide extensive information about organizations across the United States that work on ensuring free and fair elections. On the next screen you will be able to browse and search our database using various criteria that might help you narrow down your search.

How would you like to help? Pick any that apply — or none, to keep it open.
Where do you want to focus?

National organizations show up with every state. Leave on "Any state" to see all organizations nationwide.

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Ways to get involved

There's no wrong place to start

Elections involve a lot of moving parts. Here are some of the most common ways everyday people contribute.

Never heard of ballot curing? Not sure what "get out the vote" involves? Read a plain-language guide to every way of helping →

How it works

From curious to connected in minutes

This directory is a starting point, not a destination. Find an organization whose work speaks to you, then reach out. The real work happens in the world.

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Browse or filter
Search by name, filter by type of work, election phase, or the community you care about most. Every organization has a plain-language description of what they do.
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Read the details
Click any organization to see their full profile — what they do, where they operate, who they serve, and how to get in touch.
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Reach out
Contact the organization directly. Most welcome new volunteers and will train you for everything you need. No experience required.
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Know an organization we missed?
Use the List your group tab to submit an organization you think belongs here. Submissions are reviewed and added regularly.