Our Favorite VOTE411 Moments

The League of Women Voters' Education Fund launched VOTE411, a nonpartisan, online election resource.

Public figures including Justin Timberlake, Rosario Dawson, Taye Diggs, Connie Britton, and more shout out VOTE411 on their social media. We love seeing celebrities use their platforms to empower voters.

On his show Last Week Tonight, comedian John Oliver urged audiences to check out VOTE411. His enthusiasm resulted in a 2000% increase in website traffic.

The website underwent a major upgrade, making it even easier to navigate. Our logos also got a modern, colorful touch-up!

With help from partners at NALEO Education Fund, VOTE411 becomes available completely in Spanish. Making voting more accessible for all people remains a core value of VOTE411.

In the face of a global pandemic (coinciding with a federal election), VOTE411 amped up its efforts to reach voters across the nation. In 2020 alone, more than 6 million people gained voting resources through the site, and more than 233,000 people registered to vote.

VOTE411.org is named Best Government & Civil Innovation Website in the 24th Annual Webby People’s Voice Awards."

“VOTE411 has set the standard for innovation and creativity on the Internet,” said Claire Graves, Executive Director of The Webby Awards. “This award is a testament to the skill, ingenuity, and vision of its creators.”

VOTE411 wins three Telly Awards. The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television. VOTE411's videos win in the categories of "Instructional" and "Public Service and Activism."

Public figures such as Cyndi Lauper, Zooey Deschanel, and Billy Porter show their support on Instagram!

The personalized voter guide section on the site gets a revamp; a new layout and easier navigation allow users to compare where candidates stand on the issues in their communities and choose who they will support in upcoming elections.

The League of Women Voters launched of a new campaign finance feature on VOTE411, which provides voters with insights into the financial backers of federal (and some state) candidates.

VOTE411 was recognized by numerous additional institutions, including the Webby and Anthem Awards. It was recognized as a first-place winner for a nonprofit education and literacy platform in The 4th Annual Anthem Awards and honored for Government & Associations: Websites & Mobile Sites in the 28th Annual Webby Awards.

In partnership with Communications Shop, VOTE411's 2025 Spanish radio PSA won the Reed Award for Best Spanish Radio Ad