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Voting is...

Public health is often present in local, state, and national elections, whether through candidate choices or up/down votes on propositions and amendments. It’s important that we all contribute in the democratic process and strive to build a healthier world for all.

November 3rd is election day here in the United States, and we encourage all of you who are eligible to get out and make your voice heard in the election booth.

Do you need to register to vote? Click here.

Let's Check! For Louisiana, click here.

For other states, click here.

If you are registered, great! If not:

If not for Louisiana, click here.

If not for all other states, click here.

Do you need a driver's license or state ID?

For Louisiana, click here.

    Would you prefer to vote by mail?

    For Louisiana, click here.

    For other states, click here.

    For Higher Education: If you are a student, instructor or professor located and living outside of your parish of registration, or the spouse/dependent thereof, you may apply through a General Application and once accepted by the registrar of voters, vote by mail.

      Would you prefer to submit a paper copy of your application to vote by mail?

      For Louisiana, click here.

        Do you know where to vote in person?

        Don't know? Click here.

          Important Dates in Louisiana:

          • October 20th - 27th - Early in-person voting
          • October 30th - Application request deadline
          • November 2nd - Ballot return deadline
          • November 3rd - Election Day

          Resources:

          Know your rights
          • Watch the ACLU's video about the history of vote by mail.
          • To learn more about your voting rights generally visit the ACLU's Know Your Voting Rights page.
          • If you have problems voting or have additional questions, please call the national, non-partisan Election Protection hotline:
            • English: 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683)
            • Spanish: 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (1-888-839-8682)
            • Arabic: 1-844-YALLA-US (1-844-925-5287)
            • Bengali, Cantonese, Hindi, Urdu, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, or Vietnamese: 1-888-274-8683
          Advocacy for Public Health

          The American Public Health Association (APHA), in coordination with its members and state and regional affiliates, works with key decision makers to shape public policy to address today's ongoing public health concerns. Those include ensuring access to care, protecting funding for core public health programs and services and eliminating health disparities. To learn more about critical public health issues click here. 

          According to the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, colleges and universities are required by the Higher Education Act to assist students with the voter registration process. Toward that end, SPHTM has created this page as a handy guide to voting as a student.