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Guide

  • Strengthening Democracy & Voting Rights

Empowering Voters in the South

We stand at a pivotal moment in our nation’s history, and it’s an exciting time because we have the power to shape our country’s future in crucial issues such as voting rights, education and much more. This power lies in our voices and votes, which can significantly influence the election outcomes.

Through The South’s Got Now | Decidimos campaign, we are uniting voters from across the Deep South in a powerful movement to show that together, we can forge the change we wish to see in our communities. Join us in having a positive impact and showing the nation what we can achieve when we come together!

Are You Registered?

Key Dates

Alabama

April 28
Special Primary Voter Registration Deadline

May 13
Special Primary Election

June 9
General Election Voter Registration Deadline

June 10
Special Primary Runoff

June 24
General Election

Aug. 11
General  / Municipal Elections Voter Registration Deadline

Aug. 26
General / Municipal Elections

Sept. 23
General / Municipal Runoff Elections


Florida

March 3
Special Primary Election Voter Registration Deadline

April 1
Special Primary Election

May 12
Special Election Voter Registration Deadline

June 10
Special Election


Georgia

May 18
Special Primary Voter Registration Deadline

June 17
Special Primary Election

July 15
Special Primary Runoff Election

Aug. 18
Special Election Voter Registration Deadline

Sept. 16
Special Election

Oct. 6
General Election Voter Registration Deadline

Nov. 4
General Election

Dec. 2
General Runoff Election


Louisiana

March 29
Municipal Primary Election

April 12
Municipal General Voter Registration Deadline

May 3
Municipal General Election

May 17
Special General Election Voter Registration Deadline

June 7
Special General Election


Mississippi

March 3
Primary Voter Registration Deadline

March 24
Primary Voter Registration Deadline Runoff

April 1
Primary Election

April 22
Primary Election Runoff

May 5
General Voter Registration Deadline

May 26
General Voter Registration Deadline Runoff

June 3
General Election

June 24
General Election Runoff

Oct. 6
Special Election Primary

Nov. 4
Special Elecion

Levels to This

The Levels to This game is a new interactive game that combines playing cards, blocks, and dice to educate, inspire, and transform young people’s civic participation and spark meaningful conversations about the importance of local elections.

Here is just a sampling of the game. To play: Click on the cards to reveal the answers.

Levels To This Game Flip Cards

Levels to This Game: Question 1

Card Front: Who has the power to call the state legislature into special sessions?

Card Back: Governor

Levels to This Game: Question 2

Card Front: Who is responsible for overseeing elections at the state level?

Card Back: Secretary of State

Levels to This Game: Question 3

Card Front: Who would represent the state if the state was being sued?

Card Back: Attorney General

Levels to This Game: Question 4

Card Front: If you are part of an advocacy group that wants to protect midwifery through a law, who would you contact to sponsor your proposed law?

Card Back: State Senator

Levels to This Game: Question 5

Card Front: Who oversees state transportation projects (i.e., road construction and maintenance)?

Card Back: Transportation Commissioner

Levels to This Game: Question 6

Card Front: If you notice that your city raised the price of your water service by 200%, who should you contact to file a grievance?

Card Back: Public Service Commissioner

Levels to This Game: Question 7

Card Front: You want to file for homestead exemption on a recently purchased home. In what court would you complete this process?

Card Back: Chancery Court Judge

Levels to This Game: Question 8

Card Front: If a public official is accused of misuse of public funds designated for low-income families, what office would investigate and prosecute the government officials involved? 

Card Back: District Attorney

Levels to This Game: Question 9

Card Front: Who helps maintain law and order, particularly in rural areas? 

Card Back: Sheriff

Levels to This Game: Question 10

Card Front: Who is responsible for managing records, finances, and court-related duties, specifically within the chancery court? 

Card Back: Chancery Clerk