Stay tuned for an Education Guide for the Midterm Election this fall!

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NUVotes

Northwestern's comprehensive 50-state voter-services hub

Use this tool to register to vote OR change or update your voter registration.

In most states, this can be done entirely online if you have an in-state driver’s license or state ID number. In some cases, you may need to print and mail a form to complete your registration. NU Votes can help with printing and mailing.

Know your rights! Students have a legal right to register and vote at either their school address OR their permanent address. Need help deciding?

Illinois Voters: 
Note that you can only register online if you have an Illinois driver’s license or state ID number. If you do not, you can register using a paper form that you must download, print, sign, and mail. Or you can register and vote at the same time, in person, during early voting or on Election Day.

Important Notes

NU Votes is a non-partisan voter engagement initiative administered by Northwestern University’s Center for Civic Engagement. Northwestern does not endorse or oppose any candidate or organization in connection with any political campaign or election.

Please Note: NU Votes is simply an effort to help students register and vote themselves. Students are responsible for working with their own local election officials to verify local laws and policies about voting in their respective districts, and to ensure that their registration and/or voting materials have been properly processed. If you do not receive accurate registration and/or voting materials from your local election officials in a timely manner, please contact them directly to follow up.