Google Maps Helps You Out on Election Day



Google Maps Helps You Out on Election Day


Take a trip to Google Maps and you will see something different today! Google is making it easy for you to find all the information you need to vote. Find out here.

A screenshot of Kansas while using Google maps

Simply type in your full address and Google will provide you with the location of your polling place along with directions. On top of that, Google lists the candidates who will be on your ballot.

A screenshot of a voting location using Google maps

Most impressive is the inclusion of resources for voters. Notice that included in the Kansas search is the Kansas election website, voter registration search and information for absentee voters. So now you have no excuse! Get out there and vote, people!

- W. Blake Wilson (email at wilsonwb@ku.edu), Instructional &  Research Services Librarian

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