Voting, elections, and beyond
This guide is for researchers interested in issues around voting, media literacy, fake news, and more. There are links provided to state and federal resources, as well as fact-checking websites and information about media bias.
Candidates & Issues
- iSideWith.comFind your candidate by issues
- League of Women Voters of the USThe League is proud to be nonpartisan, neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties at any level of government, but always working on vital issues of concern to members and the public.
- Who are my state and federal representatives?Enter the zipcode where you are registered to vote.
Global News Sources
- Radio France InternationalEnglish-language service. News from around the world.
- Sydney Morning HeraldNews source from Australia
- CBC NewsCanadian Broadcasting Corporation
- DW: Deutsche WelleDeutsche Welle (DW) is Germany’s international broadcaster and one of the most successful and relevant international media outlets.
Voting Laws
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The 15th Amendment gave African American men the right to vote in 1870. But many weren't able to exercise this right. Some states used literacy tests and other barriers to make it harder to vote.
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The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, gave American women the right to vote.
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The 24th Amendment, ratified in 1964, eliminated poll taxes. The tax had been used in some states to keep African Americans from voting in federal elections.
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The 26th Amendment, ratified in 1971, lowered the voting age for all elections to 18.
- My Voter Page: Georgia Secretary of StatePage with gateway links to polling sites, ballots, identification information, and more.
- Georgia Justice Project: Can I vote?Georgia Justice Project strengthens our community by demonstrating a better way to represent and support individuals in the criminal justice system and reduce barriers to reentry.
Georgia Special Election
Why is this election getting so much attention?
The outcome of this election could have an impact on the balance of power at the national level.
- Fair FightWe promote fair elections in Georgia and around the country, encourage voter participation in elections, and educate voters about elections and their voting rights. Fair Fight brings awareness to the public on election reform, advocates for election reform at all levels, and engages in other voter education programs and communications.
Follow along on Election Night
- What's on the ballot?This is a nationwide result tracker--follow along for all states and Washington, DC. Site creator indicates political leanings but checklist is thorough and expansive.
Election information at VSU
- Mass Media Students Talk Election 2020 on VSU TV Nov. 3Valdosta State University’s Mass Media Program will present a live election results broadcast from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, on VSU TV.
Now what?
The Office of Student Diversity & Inclusion Presents:
A BLAZE the Ballot Brave Space Dialogue: Election Results, So What's Next?
Thursday November 5, 2020 @6:30pm, Student Union Theater. Join us in person or virtually (Scan QR code in email to register). The virtual link will be sent out 1 hour prior to the event.
