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THE VCN TOOLKIT

Ensure Gen Z’s voice is heard at the voting polls and beyond!

Young people are projected to make up the majority of the voting population in the next four years and Gen Z and Millennials already represent 49% of the electorate. As a member of the Voter Catalyst Network, YOU will lead peer-to-peer voter registration in your community, and help increase youth voter turnout during this election year.

This collection of resources can help you advocate for the issues you care about, connect with your peers, expand your civic knowledge, and access other tools to help you take action for a better tomorrow.

FIRST TIME VOTERS

PUBLIC SERVICE DEGREES

How to Vote: 7 Simple Steps for Ballot Beginners

Election rights, rules, and regulations for first-time voters in the U.S.

DOSOMETHING.ORG | VOTE

Voting is one of the most impactful ways to make a difference on the issues that matter to you. Registering to vote takes less than 2 minutes and is the first step to participating in elections.

VOTE411

Get personalized voting information, like who's on the ballot, your voter registration status, your polling place, upcoming debates in your area, and much more.

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

First Time Voter Checklist
Follow this easy voter checklist to make sure you are all set to cast your ballot in the upcoming elections.

VOTE RIDERS

Rules for First Time Voters
Use this resource to see what rules you need to follow in your state to vote.

TEEN VOGUE

How to Vote for the First Time
Everything you need to know about first-time voting including how to register, what to bring, and where to go.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Register to vote today and make your voice count. It only takes 2 minutes.

VOTE.GOV

Official voter registration website of the US federal government. Register to vote. Learn the voting registration deadlines and laws in your state.

WHEN WE ALL VOTE RESOURCES

The Voter Resources Hub is your one-stop-shop to get registered to vote and cast your ballot. Check your voter registration status, find your polling place, and know your voting rights in your state.

VOTE RIDERS | LGBTQIA

VoteRiders and HeadCount’s Vote with Pride team are here to make sure you have everything you need to vote safely and confidently.

EDUCATIONAL ARTICLES

DOSOMETHING.ORG

7 Questions About Voter Registration
Registering without a license, what do to if you're at college, and whether your vote actually matters (it does).

VOTER PARTICIPATION CENTER

Voter Participation Center - New American Majority
The New American Majority—young people, people of color and unmarried women face unique challenges when it comes to our work, our health and our future. As of 2020, we're 150 million people strong and we make up 64% of the people who can vote in America.

BROOKINGS

How younger voters will impact elections
Political scientists and forward-looking politicians have been debating the ultimate impact of the two youngest American generations — Plurals (Gen Z) and Millennials — on the nation’s partisan future for some time.

ISSUES AND THE CANDIDATES

VOTE411

Get personalized voting information, like who's on the ballot, your voter registration status, your polling place, upcoming debates in your area, and much more.

CITY AND STATE NY

Here’s who’s running for New York City mayor in 2025
A breakdown of the 2025 NYC Mayoral Election and the candidates.

NY TIMES

Who's Running for NYC Mayor in 2025?
An interactive resource to understand the candidates running in the 2025 NYC Mayoral election.

MULTILINGUAL RESOURCES

VOTO LATINO

Your Vote is Your Power
Use this resource to learn more about the issues you care about and how you can get involved, available in Spanish and English.

APIA VOTE

Multilingual Voter Hotline
A voter hotline if you need support in the voting/registration process. Bilingual assistance is available in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Urdu, Hindi, and Bengali.

EAC

Language Access Resources
Find a host of translated election materials like glossaries, forms, guides, and other information translated to over 20 languages.