{"id":18052,"date":"2024-08-20T16:19:33","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T20:19:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/csc\/?page_id=18052"},"modified":"2025-09-26T10:53:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T14:53:57","slug":"bu-votes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/csc\/bu-votes\/","title":{"rendered":"BU Votes"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>BU Votes is a group of students, staff, and faculty across BU who facilitate voter registration drives with the larger purpose of fostering a culture of civic participation in BU and beyond.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bu.turbovote.org\" class=\"button\" style=\"background-color: #427279; color: white; padding: 10px 20px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; display: inline-block; border-radius: 5px;\">BU Turbovote Link<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container bu_collapsible_open\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\">\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\">\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/csc\/files\/2024\/10\/BU-Votes-Programs-Banner-1024x284.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"284\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-18402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/csc\/files\/2024\/10\/BU-Votes-Programs-Banner-1024x284.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/csc\/files\/2024\/10\/BU-Votes-Programs-Banner-636x177.png 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/csc\/files\/2024\/10\/BU-Votes-Programs-Banner-768x213.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/csc\/files\/2024\/10\/BU-Votes-Programs-Banner.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Resources<\/h3>\n<p>Student Wellbeing: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentwellbeing\/how-to-live-well\/headspace-app-free-for-students\/\">Headspace for Mindfulness &amp; Meditation<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Student Health Services: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/election2024\/\">Election Stress Toolkit<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">All N<span>onpartisan <\/span>Voting Resources<\/h3>\n<p><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vote.org\">Vote.org<\/a> \u2013 All-in-one platform helps voters to register, verify their registration, request a mail-in ballot, sign up for election reminders, find their polling location and stay up to date on the laws or policies that affect their ability to vote.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\">\n<p><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ballotready.org\/\">Ballot Ready<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Ballot Ready helps voters learn more about upcoming elections and their current elected officials. You can also view a live ballot so you can make informed choices before you vote.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.state.ma.us\/WhereDoIVoteMA\/WhereDoIVote\/\"><span class=\"sec-footer-title\">Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts<\/span><\/a> \u2013 <\/span>Find your MA election information by inputing your MA state address and zip code<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campusvoteproject.org\/state-student-voting-guides\">State Voting Guides<\/a>\u2013 The Campus Vote Project has individual state voting guides.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/alerts.howto.vote\/\">State Election Resources<\/a>\u2013 Maintained by TurboVote, this site provides the below resources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Your state election website<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Your voter registration status<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Your local election official<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Ability to request a vote by mail ballot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/csc\/files\/2024\/08\/Resize-iStock-175181541-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18074 size-large\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/csc\/files\/2024\/08\/Resize-iStock-175181541-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/csc\/files\/2024\/08\/Resize-iStock-175181541-636x425.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/csc\/files\/2024\/08\/Resize-iStock-175181541-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/csc\/files\/2024\/08\/Resize-iStock-175181541-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/csc\/files\/2024\/08\/Resize-iStock-175181541.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Ready to partner with us? Pick up your BU Voter Kit and promote voter participation across campus! Just fill out the form below to get started.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonu.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_4JHoLXSokYe8jFc\" class=\"button\" style=\"background-color: #427279; color: white; padding: 10px 20px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; display: inline-block; border-radius: 5px;\">Kit Request Form<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>BU Student Voting Results<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/csc\/files\/2024\/08\/2018-Gold-439x636.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"156\" height=\"226\" class=\"wp-image-18087 alignleft\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/csc\/files\/2024\/08\/2018-Gold-439x636.png 439w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/csc\/files\/2024\/08\/2018-Gold-706x1024.png 706w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/csc\/files\/2024\/08\/2018-Gold-768x1114.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/csc\/files\/2024\/08\/2018-Gold-1059x1536.png 1059w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/csc\/files\/2024\/08\/2018-Gold-1412x2048.png 1412w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/csc\/files\/2024\/08\/2018-Gold.png 1491w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 156px) 100vw, 156px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/csc\/files\/2024\/08\/2020-Gold-439x636.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"156\" height=\"226\" class=\"wp-image-18088 alignleft\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/csc\/files\/2024\/08\/2020-Gold-439x636.png 439w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/csc\/files\/2024\/08\/2020-Gold-707x1024.png 707w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/csc\/files\/2024\/08\/2020-Gold-768x1113.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/csc\/files\/2024\/08\/2020-Gold-1060x1536.png 1060w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/csc\/files\/2024\/08\/2020-Gold-1413x2048.png 1413w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/csc\/files\/2024\/08\/2020-Gold.png 1492w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 156px) 100vw, 156px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/allinchallenge.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Boston-University-Action-Plan-2022-May.pdf\">BU All In Campus Democracy Challenge 2022 Action Plan<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/allinchallenge.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022-Boston-University-NSLVE-Report.pdf\">BU All In Campus Democracy Challenge 2022 NSLVE Reports<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/allinchallenge.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Boston-University-NSLVE-Report-2020.pdf\">BU All In Campus Democracy Challenge 2020 NSLVE Reports<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/allinchallenge.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014-and-2018-NSLVE-Report-Boston-University.pdf\">BU All In Campus Democracy Challenge 2018 NSLVE Reports<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container bu_collapsible_open\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\">\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\">\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/csc\/files\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-22-at-1.27.35\u202fPM-1024x602.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"602\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/csc\/files\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-22-at-1.27.35\u202fPM-1024x602.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/csc\/files\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-22-at-1.27.35\u202fPM-636x374.png 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/csc\/files\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-22-at-1.27.35\u202fPM-768x451.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/csc\/files\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-22-at-1.27.35\u202fPM-1536x903.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/csc\/files\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-22-at-1.27.35\u202fPM-2048x1204.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Voting Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">How do I register to vote?<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are three ways to register to vote: in person, by mail, or online.<\/span><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Do you need an ID to register to vote?<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">States that offer online voter registration require you to enter an in-state ID number.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t have an in-state ID, you register to vote in person or through a paper form with your social security number.<\/span><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Am I eligible to vote by mail?<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">States\u2019 vote by mail eligibility fall into one of three categories:<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Excuse required:<\/strong> voters need to provide a valid excuse for not voting on Election Day.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>No excuse:<\/strong> Any voter can vote by mail.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Universal:<\/strong> Voters in these states only need to request a mail-in ballot if they need their ballot mailed to a different address than where they\u2019re registered to vote; otherwise they\u2019ll get one automatically.<\/span><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">What do I do when I get my ballot?<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the instructions on the ballot carefully. Use your official signature (the one on your ID and\/or your voter registration).<\/span><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">How do I return my ballot?<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be able to drop your ballot off at a physical location like a voting center, elections office, or secure dropbox.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you mail your ballot in, it must be postmarked. You may need to go into a post office for this.<\/span><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Where do I vote in-person?<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your local elections website will have voting location information.<\/span><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">What is a sample ballot?<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sample ballot includes all of the questions and candidates that you\u2019ll be voting for in a specific election.<\/span><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Why should I know what's on my ballot before I cast my vote?<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previewing your ballot beforehand allows you to prepare which candidates you\u2019re voting for and\/or your answer to ballot questions. You can use this as a cheat sheet and bring it with you when you vote.<\/span><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">What are the primaries?<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\n<span>Primaries are elections that allow political parties to determine the candidate who will go on to represent them in later elections. To learn more about primaries, <a href=\"https:\/\/allintovote.org\/learn_articles\/can-i-vote-in-the-primaries\/\">check out this webpage from All In to Vote.<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BU Votes is a group of students, staff, and faculty across BU who facilitate voter registration drives with the larger purpose of fostering a culture of civic participation in BU and beyond. 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