Electoral Action Center
WELCOME TO OUR ELECTORAL ACTION CENTER
At Black Futures Lab, we firmly believe that informed voters are empowered voters. Our Electoral Action Center is your go-to resource and home for everything you need to participate fully in the democratic process at the local, state, and national level. We’ve got you covered from up-to-date voter registration information and state-specific registration guides to crucial voting dates and election updates.
What Are Midterm Elections?
Midterm elections happen every 2 years.
They take place in the years when the president is not on the ballot, but leaders who make decisions about our everyday lives are.
In midterm elections, we vote for:
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All U.S. House members (who write and pass federal laws budgets)
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Some U.S. Senators (who confirm judges, and who write and pass federal laws and budgets)
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Some Governors & state lawmakers (who control budgets, schools, Medicaid, and voting laws)
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Local offices & ballot measures (what directly affects your community)
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Midterms are not “off-year” elections. They are power-deciding elections. When Black voters vote, Black communities win.
MIDTERM VOTER INFORMATION
GEORGIA
The 2026 election is a turning point for Georgia. It will determine whether power remains concentrated in the hands of the legislature or whether voters reclaim a government that listens to the people. Black voters will decide this outcome. By flipping just a few key districts, electing fair-minded judges, and showing up in record numbers, Georgia can build a government that protects voting rights, invests in communities, and ensures justice for everyone.
Click here to learn more about your polling place.
KEY ELECTION DATES:
Primary Election
Early Voting — April 27 – May 15, 2026
Last Day to Request Vote by Mail — May 8, 2026
Election Day — May 19, 2026
General Election
Early Voting — October 13 – October 30, 2026
Last Day to Vote by Mail — October 23, 2026
Election Day — Tuesday, November 3, 2026
NORTH CAROLINA
The 2026 election will decide whether the people or the politicians hold the power in North Carolina. Over the past 15 years, the General Assembly has worked to weaken the Governor, silence voters, and centralize control in its own hands. By voting in 2026, Black North Carolinians have the chance to change that story.
Every vote will help determine whether we build a state where power is shared, voices are heard, and the future belongs to the people and not the politicians in Raleigh.
KEY ELECTION DATES
Early Voting – February 12-28, 2026
Primary Election Day — March 3, 2026 (polls are open from 6:30 am – 7:30 pm)
General Election Day — November 3, 2026 (polls are open 6:30 am – 7:30 pm)
*Early Voting Dates will be posted after the primary election*
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Follow the links below to learn about the three voting methods available to voters.