TIME Votes

Your ultimate guide to voting and the elections.

11 Things to Say to Your Relative Whose Politics You Hate

By Angela Haupt

Stressed About the Election? Here’s Where to Find Help

By Alice Park

Hand-Counting Ballots Usually Goes Badly

By Philip Elliott

How to Vote in 2024 Election

By Anna Gordon , Chantelle Lee and Rebecca Schneid
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How to Survive Election Season Without Losing Your Mind

Set boundaries around news consumption and make a plan for tricky conversations.

By Angela Haupt

On the Frontlines of US Democracy

A new TIME project highlights those defending the integrity of our elections

By Philip Elliott

What to Say to Persuade Someone to Vote

As trust in major institutions declines, people are increasingly persuaded to vote by those in their social networks.

By Angela Haupt

THE OFFICIALS Presented by TIME Studios

US election officials in rural and urban jurisdictions of four battleground states hold the line against organized efforts to undermine their work as they prepare for the contentious 2024 contest.

By TIME Video

How We Chose the Democracy Defenders

The list shines a spotlight on leaders who are working to boost voter participation, reverse disenfranchisement, and combat misinformation.

By Sam Jacobs

How the Campaigns Are Using Their Cash

Mostly ads, but not entirely

By Philip Elliott

Why We Might Not Know the Winner on Election Night

Experts say the delay in counting mail-in ballots means that there might not be a clear winner between Harris and Trump on election night.

By Simmone Shah

How to Protect Yourself from AI Election Misinformation

As the 2024 race for President heats up, so too does concern over the spread of AI misinformation in elections.

By Rebecca Schneid

Coming Soon: THE OFFICIALS: A Documentary from TIME Studios

Watch THE OFFICIALS here THE OFFICIALS, a short documentary from TIME Studios will be live on time.com on Sept. 19. US election officials in rural and urban jurisdictions of four battleground states hold the line...

By TIME Video

Your Questions About Early Voting, Answered

Here’s everything you need to know about early voting, from the benefits to when you can start.

By Simmone Shah

How to Read Political Polls Like a Pro

It's easy to misread polls, or put too much stock in a bad one

By Philip Elliott

Breaking Down the 2024 Election Calendar

A list of key dates through the November election, including mail-in ballot deadlines, debates, and early voting.

By Nik Popli

Why You Get So Many Political Campaign Texts—and What to Do About It

“If you see more of something, it means it’s working."

By Nik Popli
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