VOTE Act

Sponsor: Julie Johnson (Democratic-TX)

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Requires states to give voters clear notice of polling place changes for federal elections.

This bill would require states to clearly notify voters if their assigned polling place changes for federal elections. It would ensure people get notices by mail, phone, and online, and find signs at old polling places. These changes aim to make sure voters know where to go on election day, starting January 1, 2026.

What Would Change

Today, there are no federal minimum rules for how states must tell voters about polling place changes or for providing signs at closed locations. This bill would create these minimum rules for federal elections, requiring specific notifications by mail, phone, text, and email, along with mandatory signage and online information at closed polling places, starting January 1, 2026.

Key Provisions

Requires states to notify voters of new polling places at least 7 days before a federal election.
Mandates individual notifications by mail, telephone, text message, and email for polling place changes.
Requires election officials to post general notices about polling place changes on websites, social media, and at previous polling places.
Demands clear signs at closed polling places, showing new locations, directions, and contact information.
Requires states to make reasonable efforts to help voters who show up at an old polling place due to a late change.
Ensures all required notices are provided in multiple languages where needed, following existing law.

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