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.
What is a Runoff Election?
Runoff elections happen when no candidate receives more than 50% plus 1 of the votes in the election. Runoffs give voters another chance to decide who will best represent their community and ensure the winner has broader voter support.
KEY GA ELECTION DATES
Special Runoff Election for House District 177 – June 9, 2026
Georgia voters will participate in a 2026 runoff election on June 9 to determine who will represent the people of House District 177 for the remainder of this current term, set to expire at the end of this year.
The candidates running in the runoff election are Alvin Payton, Jr., and Eric Howard. Georgia’s Primary Runoff Election will take place on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Primary Runoff Election – June 16, 2026
- Early Voting: June 8-12, 2026
- Voters in participating districts will return to the polls to decide several key races at the federal, state, and local levels.
General Election
- Early Voting: October 13 – October 30, 2026
- Last Day to Vote by Mail: October 23, 2026
- Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
GA VOTING RESOURCES
- Click here to check your voter registration status and to learn more about your polling place.
- View the GA Voter Guide.
- Need help with voting? Contact the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE or visit govotega.org/election-protection.
LOUISIANA
The 2026 election is an important moment for Louisiana. The decisions voters make will shape the future of our communities, our schools, our economy, and our democracy. Every vote matters, and every voice deserves to be heard.
Black voters have the power to influence the direction of our state by participating in elections at every level. By showing up at the polls, voters can help elect leaders who are responsive to their communities, invest in opportunity, and work to ensure that all Louisianans have a fair chance to succeed.
What is a Runoff Election?
Runoff elections happen when no candidate receives more than 50% plus 1 of the votes in the election. Runoffs give voters another chance to decide who will best represent their community and ensure the winner has broader voter support. Black voters will decide several key runoff races, including:
- Republican U.S. Senate Primary Runoff
- Democratic U.S. Senate Primary Runoff
- Additional local and municipal runoff races in some parishes
KEY LA ELECTION DATES
Louisiana voters will return to the polls for the 2026 Runoff Election on Saturday, June 27.
- Early Voting — June 12-20, 2026
- Election Day — June 27, 2026
Polls will be open on Election Day from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
VOTING RESOURCES
Make a plan to vote and encourage your family, friends, and neighbors to do the same. When we participate, our voices help shape the future of Louisiana.
Click HERE to check your Voter Registration status and find your polling location.
CALIFORNIA
The 2026 election is an important moment for California voters.
The decisions made at the ballot box will shape the future of our communities, schools, economy, and democracy. Black voters have the power to influence these outcomes by making their voices heard and participating in every election. By turning out to vote, Californians can help elect leaders who are responsive to their communities, protect fundamental rights, invest in local neighborhoods, and work toward a more equitable future for all.
KEY CA ELECTION DATES
- Primary Election Day is June 2, 2026. Polls open from 7 am – 8pm.
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 NC ELECTION DATES
General Election Day: November 3, 2026 (polls are open from 6:30 am – 7:30 pm). North Carolina early voting dates will be posted after the Primary Election.*
VOTING RESOURCES
ADDITIONAL STATES
Find everything you need to vote including what’s on your ballot, polling locations, voter registration, and election reminders by visiting vote.org.
THIS IS HOW WE RESIST: THE FIGHT FOR FAIR MAPS
Fair voting maps help ensure every community has equal representation and a meaningful voice in democracy. When district lines are drawn unfairly, communities can lose political power, access to resources, and the ability to advocate for the issues that matter most to them.
Black communities have historically been disproportionately impacted by unfair maps and efforts that weaken voting power. This space provides educational resources, updates, and tools to help communities understand how voting maps shape representation, civic participation, and everyday life.