Elections happen every year in the U.S. but this November is especially important. Across the country in 2026, you will be voting to elect 435 Members of the House of Representatives, 35 Senators, 44 state legislatures, 36 governors, 30 attorney general seats and many more. From water quality to climate mitigation to disaster preparedness, these legislators will have tremendous impacts on science issues.
We want you to use your voice to ensure science is on the ballot in 2026 and in future elections. Later this year we will be offering:
- Webinars to help scientists engage in elections and other advocacy work, how to spot voter misinformation, and engaging beyond elections.
- Ways to engage with your candidates on science issues.
- Tools to check your voter registration and get you to the polls.
Vote
Every vote matters in every election. Voter turnout is historically lower in midterm elections and turnout is even lower for STEM students. In 2022, only 22% of STEM students voted, a decrease of 5% from 2018.
We're here to make voting as simple as possible. Enter your information into our Voter Landing page to check your voter registration status, find out when your primary elections are taking place, information on your candidates, and more. Don't worry, your data is safe with us.
Time to Engage
Science is essential to understand and craft solutions for today’s urgent societal challenges. See who and what is on your ballot, know your rights to engage in advocacy, understand why your vote matters, and give your candidates science-based facts to make informed decisions for a better future.
Coming soon