If you are not registered to vote, start here. If you are registered, verify that your registration is current and your information is correct—registrations can be purged or lapsed without notice.

Vote.gov — The federal government's official voter registration portal. Provides state-by-state registration links, deadlines, and requirements. vote.gov

Can I Vote — Run by the National Association of Secretaries of State. Check your registration status, find your polling place, and look up what's on your ballot. www.nass.org/can-I-vote

Know who represents you. Federal policy starts with your members of Congress—two senators and one representative. Contact them directly to voice support for legislation that matters to you.

USA.gov — Find your U.S. senators and representative by address. Includes contact information and links to official websites. www.usa.gov/elected-officials

GovTrack — Track bills in Congress, see how your representatives vote, and follow legislation from introduction to passage. www.govtrack.us

This platform is nonpartisan—the ideas draw from across the political spectrum. Regardless of party affiliation, every American has a role to play. Below are the major national parties:

Democratic National Committee — democrats.org

Republican National Committee — gop.com

Libertarian Party — www.lp.org

Green Party — www.gp.org

Members of Congress hold town halls and public events in their districts, particularly during congressional recesses. These are your most direct opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns, and make your representative answer to constituents face-to-face. Check your representative's official website for scheduled events.

Town Hall Project — A nonpartisan resource tracking town halls and public events held by members of Congress. townhallproject.com

A phone call or handwritten letter to your representative's office carries more weight than most people realize. Congressional staff track constituent contacts by issue—when enough people call about the same bill, it moves.

U.S. Capitol Switchboard — Call (202) 224-3121 and ask to be connected to your senator or representative's office.

If the people who represent you don't reflect your values, consider becoming one of them. Local and state offices are where most policy careers begin, and many seats go uncontested for lack of candidates.

Run for Something — A nonpartisan organization that helps first-time candidates run for local and state office, providing training, resources, and support. runforsomething.net

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