Launched in 2020, CHP Votes is a nonpartisan voting initiative at Community Housing Partners that seeks to educate residents and staff about the importance of voting. Taking place at CHP communities and offices in six states, the program encourages civic engagement in support of CHP’s mission and gives a voice to all through voting.
Why Does Voting Matter?
Elections determine who makes decisions for us and have a big impact on where we live and work. In each election cycle, we have an opportunity to elect or re-elect leaders who will share our values and prioritize the issues that matter to us. Whether your biggest issue is affordable housing, public transportation, criminal justice reform, or school funding, voting is your chance to have your voice heard and have a positive impact for the greater good.
When Is the Deadline to Register? To Request an Absentee Ballot?
See below for state-by-state information from Vote.org:
Florida
Voter Registration Deadline:
In Person: 29 days before Election Day
By Mail: Postmarked 29 days before Election Day
Online: 29 days before Election Day
Absentee Ballot Deadlines:
In Person: Received 10 days before Election Day.
By Mail: Received 10 days before Election Day.
Online: Received 10 days before Election Day.
Completed ballot must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Voter Registration Deadline:
In Person: 29 days before Election Day
By Mail: Postmarked 29 days before Election Day
Online: 29 days before Election Day
Absentee Ballot Deadlines:
In Person: Received 7 days before Election Day.
By Mail: Received 7 days before Election Day.
Online: Received 25 days before Election Day.
Completed ballot must be received by 6 p.m. Election Day.
Voter Registration Deadlines:
In Person: 21 days before Election Day. You may also register during early voting or on Election Day with proof of address.
By Mail: Postmarked 21 days before Election Day.
Online: 21 days before Election Day.
Absentee Ballot Deadlines:
In Person: Received 7 days before Election Day.
By Mail: Received 7 days before Election Day.
Completed ballot must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by 10 a.m., 10 days after Election Day.
Voter Registration Deadline:
In Person: The Saturday before Election Day if voting early in person. Otherwise 25 days before Election Day.
By Mail: Postmarked 25 days before Election Day. If the postmark is missing or unclear, the application will still be processed if it is received 20 days before Election Day.
Online: 25 days before Election Day
Absentee Ballot Deadlines:
In Person: Received by 5pm 7 days before Election Day.
By Mail: Received by 5pm 7 days before Election Day
Completed ballot must be postmarked no later than Election Day and received no later than 3 days after Election Day, or delivered in person on Election Day.
Voter Registration Deadline:
In Person: 30 days before Election Day. If this falls on a Sunday, the last preceding day that the county board of voter registration and elections is open.
By Mail: Postmarked 30 days before Election Day, the deadline is extended to the next business day if this falls on a Sunday.
Online: 30 days before Election Day
Absentee Ballot Deadlines:
In Person: Received 4 days before Election Day.
By Mail: Received 4 days before Election Day.
Completed ballot must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Voter Registration Deadlines:
In Person: 22 days before Election Day. If this day falls on a Sunday, 21 days before Election Day.
By Mail: Postmarked 22 days before Election Day, the deadline is extended to the next business day if this falls on a Sunday.
Online: 22 days before Election Day
Absentee Ballot Deadlines:
In Person: Received 3 days before Election Day.
By Mail: Received 11 days before Election Day.
Online: Received 11 days before Election Day.
Completed ballot must be postmarked by Election Day and received by noon 3 days after Election Day.
Our democracy depends on having engaged citizens vote in every election.
How Else Can I Get Involved in My Community?
Voting is one of the most important ways to have your voice heard and stay involved in your community, but it’s not the only way. Here are some additional steps you can take:
Stay informed. Read or watch the local news to find out about the issues that matter to your neighborhood, school, or community so that you can be an informed voter and citizen.
Talk to your friends and family about voting. Set the example for others around you and encourage them to register and vote on Election Day.
Get to know your representatives. Whether on the campaign trail or in their offices, you can speak to your elected officials or their staff about the issues that matter to you. The more local an election, the easier it is to get in touch with the candidates.
Attend neighborhood or community meetings. Find out about projects or initiatives that affect your community.
Volunteer. Help with a voter registration drive, volunteer to work at a polling place, or connect with a local nonprofit or civic organization that shares your values.
From our roots as a volunteer organization serving housing needs in Appalachia, CHP has grown into a multi-state organization nationally recognized for our capabilities and commitment to innovation and continuous improvement. Although CHP’s footprint has greatly expanded over the decades, our mission continues to focus on creating homes and communities that are healthy, sustainable, and affordable.