Become a Votebeat sponsor

What do you want to know about voting where you live?

We’re always listening to our readers. Share your thoughts about voting to help shape our coverage.

| May 24, 2022, 2:55am UTC

Image has text that reads: Votebeat wants to hear from you! Take our reader survey and help shape our reporting. Text is on a light purple background. To the left of the text is an illustration of a ballot and pencil. To the right of the text is an i

As Votebeat builds its newsroom in key states — Arizona, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Texas — we want to hear from you.

I mean it. It’s literally my job. Hi, I’m Lauren Aguirre, Votebeat’s engagement editor. I focus on connecting our readers’ questions and thoughts with our reporters to help shape their work.

We want to serve voters and the people who work to make elections fair and secure. A big part of that is making sure that you have the information you need about how voting works where you live.

Are you concerned about election security? Are you confused about mail-in voting rules in your state? Redistricting? Something else? Please ask away.

Take a few minutes to fill out our new reader survey here.

The Latest

Cross-party discussions help build consensus on election reform proposals, poll finds

Support for early voting, voter ID requirements grows after Pennsylvania voters have a chance to talk out their differences.

Carter Walker

| Today, 1:00pm UTC

What Maricopa County voters should do if they get proof-of-citizenship request

Two letters went out. One was a mistake. The other one explains how to ensure you can keep voting in state and local elections.

Jen Fifield

| Today, 9:00am UTC

Many Michigan voters could benefit from a ballot in Arabic, but the law isn’t on their side

Translating election materials is complex and costly for municipalities. More statewide coordination could help.

Hayley Harding

| July 7

What to know about the push for open primaries in Pennsylvania

Proposals to give independent and unaffiliated voters a greater voice are popular, but face tough odds in the legislature.

Carter Walker

| July 7

Trump’s executive order on elections: Some of the work is already beginning

A technical committee will soon review proposed changes to certification guidelines for voting systems. Local officials worry about the potential cost — and the impact on public faith.

Carrie Levine

| June 30

Wisconsin to consider offering clerks more options for electronic pollbooks

The state’s in-house system has limitations that make it impractical for big cities. A committee is looking at commercial alternatives.

Alexander Shur

| June 27