Importance of voting in state and local elections

Municipal elections play an outsized role in shaping our communities, yet voter turnout is much lower in state & local elections. There's no offseason for democracy. Watch this video from Rock the Vote to learn more about the crucial role that local elections play in your day-to-day life.

NFL Votes: Tyrann Mathieu

NFL Votes: Joshua Kelley

Introduction to Midterm Elections

Flexible Voting Options

National Voter Registration Day is September 20 and Election Day is November 8. Make your voice heard. Register to vote today.

Hosts and analysts from around NFL Network share the importance of voting in the 2022 midterm elections.

This educational video will give you a broad, introductory overview of the electoral process. Topics include how to register to vote, the different ways to cast a ballot in elections, and how to research a state's voting requirements and other ways to prepare to vote.

Every ten years, the U.S. Census Bureau conducts a population count of the United States that is used to redraw district lines for the House of Representatives and state legislatures. Watch this video from Rock the Vote to learn more about reapportionment, redistricting, gerrymandering, and how all of these processes come together to determine political representation in our communities.

The NFL family is coming together to encourage voting and civic engagement this election season. Make sure to do your part and vote in this election on Tuesday, November 3.

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett talks about the importance of voting with Kimmi Chex.

More than 10,000 voters have voted at the Carolina Panthers' Bank of America Stadium.

NFL stadiums will be used as polling sites for the 2020 election.

Atlanta Falcons CEO Rich McKay on importance of 'Rise Up and Vote' effort.

The NFL Votes campaign was designed to educate eligible voters and encourage fans to vote. Detroit Lions defensive end Trey Flowers is doing his part by encouraging more citizens to call the Election Protection Hotline. Trey Flowers explains why the Election Protection Hotline is a resource that the community can rely on to answer any questions about local and national elections.
Make your voter game plan today at NFL.com/Votes.

Join Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, quarterback Russell Wilson, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley and the NFL family in a game plan to make your voice heard in November.

NFL Votes: Wide receiver Chris Conley discusses the importance of poll workers.

NFL Network's Will Selva joins the roundtable with U.S. Representatives Anthony Gonzalez and Colin Alfred to discuss the importance of voting.

Los Angeles Rams, SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park announced there will be a Vote Center outside of the stadium from October 30 through November 3, making this the thirteenth NFL facility for election support.

Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, safety Tyrann Mathieu, Carolina Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey and Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan discuss how important voting registration is in support of National Voter Registration Day.

Defensive lineman B.J. Hill and the the New York Giants honor National Women's Equality Day and the 100-year anniversary of the 19th Amendment.