Voter History
Which Amendment granted some women the right to vote?
The 19th Amendment
Do YOU have the right to vote?
Yes!
TRUE/FALSE: You can vote for the President in State elections
FALSE
What should you ALWAYS bring with you when going to vote?
A valid form of photo ID
When was the civil rights act passed?
July 9, 1868
TRUE/FALSE: You have the right to make a new ballot if you make a mistake on your first one
TRUE
TRUE/FALSE: You can vote for City Council and Mayor in State elections
TRUE
When does the early voting period begin?
October 15th
When was the Voting Rights Act signed into law?
August 6, 1965
If problems arise when trying to vote which ballot do you have the right to use?
Provisional Ballot
Within Congress, what are the two sub branches up to vote for?
House and Senate
What is the Midterm Election date?
November 3, 2026
Which amendment to the Civil Rights Act granted black men the right to vote?
The 15th Amendment
How long do you have to reside in a new precinct in order to gain voter access
30 or more days
What are the two positions up to vote for in the state elections?
Governor
State Legislature
Where is the early voting location?
Former University City Library
What did the Clause 1 Elections Clause establish?
This Clause establishes that the time, place, and manner of holding elections is all left to the states!
Name two examples given of how marginalized communities may have their voter access restricted.
-Reduced early voter periods
-Limits on mail-in voting
-Stricter Voter ID Requirements
What are 3 or 4 causes that you can help impact when voting in the local elections?
Food Access
Housing
Transportation Access
Education Access
When is the Absentee Ballot request deadline? (Date and Time)
October 20th, 2026 by 5:30 PM
In what year were black women specifically given the right to vote?
Trick Question. Black women were never specifically given the right to vote in the way that black men, Native American women, and white women were.