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Please browse the pages and resources that have been developed for you to quickly access, promote, and encourage voter awareness, registration, and participation.

We do not endorse or oppose any candidate or organization in connection with any political campaign or election. We encourage you to work with your local election officials to verify local laws and policies about voting in your respective districts and ensure that your registration and voting materials have been processed.

Below is a summary of students' voting rate from the National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement (NSLVE).

Why students vote?

Cornell and National Student Voting Rate:

	2018 (CU)	2018 (Nat')	2016 (CU)	2016 (Nat')	2014 (CU)	2014 (Nat')	2012 (CU)	2012 (Nat')
Voting Rate	33.7%	40.3%	46.0%	48.3%	8.6%	19.3%	34.9%	45.1%
Registration Rate	76.0%	73.3%	76.8%	70.6%	50.8%	65.3%	68.5%	69.0%
Turnout of registered student rate	44.4%	55.0%	59.9%	69.5%	16.9%	29.6%	51.0%	65.3%

Cornell specified voting information:

	2018	2016	2014	2012
Voting by Absentee	28.7%	27.8%	15%	33.5%
Voting by Mail	14.9%	10.4%	8.1%	4.1%
In-person Election Day	4.5%	7.5%	5.4%	2.4%
Unknown Voting Method	50.2%	53.2%	70.8%	59.3%

Why students Vote?

Table of Contents of Modules:

Get Registered - Voter Registration

This module contains information and resources relating to registration. Here's a tutorial video on completing the New York State Voter Registration.

Get out to Vote - Cast your Voice

Here you will find resources on what is the absentee ballot, how to request one. Promotional and educational materials are available for you to use in your class. Here's a tutorial video on completing the absentee ballot application.

Digital Resources to promote voting

In this module, you will find downloadable materials to promote voting.

Cornell University Voting Data

The university participates in the National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement (NSLVE) that provides the general voting data.

Time Away for Voting

This module provides information about employees' rights to time off to vote.

Facilitation guide and resources on US Election

This module compiled various resources on facilitation and non-partisan guide for 2020 Election.