What You Need to Know About Voting—and Why

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By Kim Wehle

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"Now, more than ever, Americans are realizing that their votes count. Kim Wehle's excellent guide tells you everything you need to know about the laws governing our greatest right and privilege. A must-read, especially in an election year." —Norah O'Donnell, Anchor and Managing Editor, CBS Evening News

Want to change the world? The first step is to exercise your right to vote! In this step by step guide, you can learn everything you need to know.

In What You Need to Know About Voting—and Why, law professor and constitutional scholar Kimberly Wehle offers practical, useful advice on the mechanics of voting and an enlightening survey of its history and future.

  • What is a primary?
  • How does the electoral college work?
  • Who gets to cast a ballot and why?
  • How do mail-in ballots work?
  • How do I register?
  • For new voters, would-be voters, young people and all of us looking ahead to the next election, What You Need to Know About Voting—and Why is a timely and informative guide, providing the background you need in order to make informed choices that will shape our shared destiny for decades to come.

    What You Need to Know About Voting—and Why