Are You Ready to Vote This Fall?

Posted September 11, 2025 in JMU Libraries News

The student vote is the decisive factor in many election races. How can we help make sure everyone who’s eligible to vote is registered to vote? 

• Review the helpful 2025 Election Guide and FAQ from the Madison Center for Civic Engagement.
• Register to vote or check your registration status using JMU’s Motivote site.
• Consider inviting Dukes Vote into your classrooms, if you are an instructor or faculty member, by signing up for a Class Visit here.  The last day for class visits this fall is October 21, 2025.

Why do students need help with voting information? Some college students are new to voting, may think registering will be difficult, don’t know how to update their address, may not yet see themselves as a voter, or face other barriers to voting.

Thanks to the James Madison Center for Civic Engagement and Dukes Vote for their important work!