The Voter Outreach for Transparent Elections Act (VOTE Act) requires states to notify voters when their polling place changes from one election to the next. States must inform voters of new polling locations by mail, phone, text message, and email at least seven days before Election Day, and must post notices at old polling places, on state websites, and on social media. If a polling place closes, states must post signs at that location during early voting and on Election Day explaining the closure and directing voters to their new polling place, along with contact information for election officials. The law also requires states to provide this information in languages required by the Voting Rights Act. These requirements take effect for all federal elections held on or after January 1, 2026, and include special provisions for "vote centers" where voters aren't assigned to specific locations.
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