2024 Voting Resources

Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2024, and is every citizen’s opportunity to exercise a fundamental right. Make your plan to vote!

We’ve gathered resources to ensure that our constituents in New England and across the country are aware of the regulations in each state regarding voter registration and absentee ballot requests, how to connect with the New England state arts advocacy organizations, and how nonprofit organizations can – and cannot – advocate.

2024 State Voter Factsheets

The Arts Action Fund, through their ArtsVOTE campaign, has pulled together fact sheets and social media graphics for all 50 states and six jurisdictions. As the rules vary from state to state, it is essential to review the process in your state in advance, whether you plan to vote by mail, vote early, or vote in person on November 5. View the New England states' fact sheets:

• Connecticut: Register to vote by October 18; early voting begins October 21. 
• Maine: Voter registration must be received by October 15; early voting begins as early as October 7.
• Massachusetts: Voter registration must be received by October 26; early voting begins October 19.
• New Hampshire: Voter registration must be received by October 23; no early voting in New Hampshire.
• Rhode Island: Register to vote by October 6; early voting begins October 16. 
• Vermont: Register to vote by November 1; early voting via absentee ballot.

Not in New England? Find your state’s factsheet on the ArtsVOTE website.

Get to know your State Arts Advocacy Organization

Connect with your state arts advocacy organization for resources and detailed information about the cultural sector at the state level, including key ballot initiatives and candidates' understanding of the impact of the cultural sector:

• Arts4NH 
• Cultural Alliance of Maine 
• CT Arts Alliance  
• MASSCreative 
• Vermont Creative Network 

Resources for Nonprofit Organizations

Nonprofit VOTE has several resources on staying nonpartisan, advocating on issues, voter engagement in rural and small towns, and much more. Topics of interest may include:

• Permissible and Prohibited Election Activities by 501(c)(3) organizations 
• What Nonprofit Staff Can Say About the Election 
• 24 Creative Ideas to Engage Voters in the 2024 Elections 
• Webinar recording: Voter Engagement in Rural and Small Towns 

The National Council of Nonprofits includes information on: 

• The Voting and Community Engagement section has links to IRS guidance and permitted nonprofit nonpartisan activities
• The National Council of Nonprofit’s Voter Engagement Guide is a tool to help organizations engage in a nonpartisan manner.