Gonzaga Voter Education

ZAGS VOTE!

At Gonzaga University, we believe it is a privilege and a responsibility to be engaged in your community.

This year, the Center for Student Involvement and GSBA are organizing voter registration and education efforts. Between September and November, we will provide a variety of services and support, including:

  • Voter Registration Drives in Hemmingson and in front of College Hall
  • Education around voter registration guides
  • Giving away free stamps for out-of-state ballots in the Center for Student Involvement beginning October 14
  • Mail by date reminders for the various states represented on Gonzaga's campus
  • Drop box location maps for Washington Ballots
  • Coordinate student clubs and local groups tabling efforts

In order to maintain our tax-exempt status, a 501 ( c) (3) GU does not participate in political campaigns on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for elective office. Instead, we engage  in voter education activities such as public forums conducted in a non-partisan manner, voter registration and get out the vote drives. 

See below for voter registration resources. 

You must be registered to vote in your home state. To register to vote, you will need to complete a voter registration form for your state and request an absentee ballot. Make sure to change your MAILING address to your Gonzaga MSC. DO NOT change your permanent address. 

Turbo Vote is a non-profit free website that can also help you register to vote and find out information about voting in your state. 

 

After you have registered to vote in your home state. You will need to request an absentee ballot. Make sure to change your MAILING address to your Gonzaga MSC. DO NOT change your permanent address.

 

Absentee ballots require one to two stamps depending upon the weight of the ballot. Many states require they receive an absentee ballot by election day. Keep in mind that it may take a week for a letter to arrive from Spokane, ergo mail your ballot early!!!

Beginning OCTOBER 14, students may bring their out of state ballot to the Center for Student Involvement, Hemmingson 304 and collect a free stamp for their ballot. 

 

Washington State only uses mail ballots and does not have in-person voting. Therefore, make sure to register to vote and request an absentee ballot come to your MSC stop!

We will have a map with all of the local ballot drop offs for your convenience- no stamp required!