The health of our environment depends upon the health of our democracy.
Elections matter – that is something that Clean Water Action has known for a long time. By showing up and casting your vote, we can set ourselves on a path to address the climate crisis, protect the health of our communities, put drinking water first, and more. Thank you for being a Clean Water Voter!
Make a Plan to VOTE!
Register (or double-check your registration status)!
Know when & where to vote: If you're voting in person, check where your polling place or early voting site is, when the polls are open, and what you might need to bring with you. If you'd like to vote by mail or absentee, check the process for your state on applying and returning your ballot.
Voting by mail or absentee ballot: Check the process for your state on applying and make sure you know when you need to return your ballot.
Download a sample ballot and take time to research the candidates and issues. Scroll to the end of this page for voting information in Clean Water states.
Talk to friends and family, encourage them to vote, and ask if they have a voting plan set.
Voting Questions or Problems
You have the right to vote! If you have questions, problems, or experience difficulties or harassment registering to vote or casting your ballot, contact the non-partisan Election Protection Hotline for assistance or to report a concern:
- English - 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)
- Spanish - 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682)
- Arabic - 844-YALLA-US (844-925-5287)
- Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Urdu, Hindi, and Bengali - 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683)
- Text Chat Assistance - 866ourvote.org