Register to Vote
Whether you’re uncertain of your voter status or have long been putting off registering, it’s time to take that leap now. Every election is important, so get registered to vote in a few simple steps.
83%
National Student Registration Rate
86.9%
Williams Student Registration Rate
66%
National Student Voting Rate
76.5%
Williams Student Voting Rate
*as of 2020
Want to learn more?
From updated voting policies for your state to information about running candidates to the voting process itself, we’ve got you covered with our thorough list of resources to explore.
Want to get involved?
Join our mailing list to get information about upcoming events and receive state-specific voting reminders! There are many events headed your way to get you prepared for elections from primaries to general.
Upcoming Events
None right now – check back in later!
Past Events
November 7, 2024: Post-election conversation with journalist and bestselling author Anand Giridharadas – Come for an on-stage conversation with political journalist and author Anand Giridharadas, author of the brand new book, The Persuaders and the Election. At 7pm at the ’62 Center MainStage.
November 6, 2024: Post-election open Q&A – Join professors from the Political Science Department to discuss the results of the election. At 12pm in Griffin 3.
November 5, 2024: Presidential Elections – The presidency of the United States, as well as all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 34 seats in the Senate will be on the ballot. Check your state’s timeline here!
November 1, 2024: Responding to the 2024 Presidential Election – Join the Rice Center to discuss strategies for making space for students to process the election results while maintaining course momentum. For faculty and staff. At 12pm at the Rice Center.
October 30, 2024: How Worried Should We Be About US/China Relations? – Join James Levinsohn ’81 to discuss the economic relationship between the United States and China given the current political realities in both countries. At 12pm in Griffin 3.
October 29, 2024: Implications of the Election for Economic Policy – Ken Kuttner, Jon Bakija, Will Olney, and Sarah Jacobson will discuss the presidential candidates’ proposals in areas relating to macroeconomic policy, tax and spending policy, international trade, immigration, environmental policy, and what evidence we have on the likely effects.
October 1, 2024: Vice Presidential Debate Watch Party – Come to Baxter Hall in Paresky Center to watch Governor Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance face off in the lead up to a contentious and exciting election cycle!
September 10, 2024: Presidential Debate Watch Party – Come to Baxter Hall in Paresky Center to watch Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump face off in the lead up to a contentious and exciting election cycle!
September 17, 2024: National Voter Registration Day – Join EphVotes for an all-day festival celebrating Williams students’ participation in the upcoming elections. Including a speaker from a democracy advocacy organization and other election-related activities!
November 30, 2023: “DeSantis vs. Newsom: The Great Red vs. Blue State Debate“ Watch Party – Horn Hall @ 9 PM. Join us for an event sponsored by the Leadership Studies Program to watch two governors spar over their visions for our nation. Free sushi, vegetable fried rice, and General Tso’s chicken will be provided.
April 19, 2022: Voting Rights Panel – Baxter Hall @ 8 PM. Join us for a panel on voting rights with Vice President Leticia Haynes, Professor Darel Paul, and Professor Jim Mahon. Free pizza will be provided.
April 29, 2022: Select Board Candidate Forum – Bronfman Auditorium @ 5:30 PM. Join EphVotes and The Williams Record to hear from the three candidates running for the Williamstown Select Board.
November 8, 2022: Midterm Election – All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 seats in the Senate will be on the ballot. Primaries for the midterms have already started. Check your state’s timeline here!
September 27, 2023: Republican Primary Debate Watch Party – Baxter Hall @ 9 PM. Join us for a joint event with the Society for Conservative Thought and the Williams College Democrats to learn more about the policies of the Republican candidates running to be our nation’s next president. Free pizza will be provided.
November 8, 2023: Republican Primary Debate Watch Party – Baxter Hall @ 8 PM. Join us for an event sponsored by the Political Science Department to learn more about the policies of the Republican candidates running to be our nation’s next president. Free pizza will be provided.
About Us
EphVotes is Williams College’s voter outreach and education organization. Our mission is to promote voter registration, turnout, and civic engagement on campus. By bringing together students, faculty, and staff in a nonpartisan environment, EphVotes hopes to increase campus registration and voting rates and make it as easy as possible for every student to vote. From experienced community organizers to those who have never voted before, we welcome everyone.
Note: EphVotes is a nonpartisan organization, unaffiliated with any political party or candidates. We also note that not all members of our community have the privilege of voting in elections, and support all efforts to expand the franchise. Lastly, we recognize that voting is not the cure to all of the United States’ deep-rooted issues and that other forms of civic engagement and activism are necessary to affect change.
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