“Calling each Loyola Student to reflect upon the issues before casting a vote”

As members of a Jesuit educational institution committed to justice and the betterment of society, it is our responsibility to take an active role as citizens and as voters. 

Through the Examen below, each of us is asked to assess how well we are prepared to vote and to reflect on our own voter influence. In other words, while we vote as individuals, our decisions at the ballot box impact all of society.

	Respectful discourse
	Open-minded examination of the issues through multiple sources or perspectives
	Consideration of the rights and needs of all Americans—especially those who are most vulnerable.

 Use your voice and your vote to bring about a more just community,
at Loyola and in the U.S.

Please download this Election Resource Chart
[courtesy of the University of Notre Dame's Center for Social Concerns]

The chart includes the deadlines for each state to:

• register to vote;
• apply for an absentee ballot;
• mail in an absentee ballot.

It provides information for each state on: 

• Early voting  
  • period of time (occurring in most states during the fall semester break) when you can cast your ballot in your county clerk's office, or the equivalent position depending on the state.

• Absentee voting
  • Request and receive a ballot in the mail and returnn it by the deadline. Some states are more difficult than others to apply absentee.
  • If applying for an absentee ballot, mail the application at least a week after you register, unless the state allows you to send them both at the same time.

By clicking on your state, you will be able to:

• download all the forms you need to register;
• apply for an absentee ballot;
• get directions on the requirements and how to complete the forms.