OUR VOICE. OUR NATION. OUR VOTE.
SikhVOTE 2025
Waheguru ji ka Khalsa, Waheguru ji ki Fateh! SikhVOTE is a community-wide voter engagement and voter turnout initiative that encourages civic participation through voter education efforts for Sikh Americans. Here, you can learn more about how to vote and get involved with your sangat!
Election Day is on November 4, 2025. Do you know how to vote in your state? Find more information from our partners at APIAVote here! You can vote early, vote by mail, or vote in person.
Do you live in New Jersey, Virginia, or New York? SALDEF is conducting dedicated voter outreach in these states in 2025 to encourage Sikh American voter participation! Learn more about various voter deadlines below:
SALDEF is celebrating National Voter Education Week!
SALDEF is proud to celebrate National Voter Education Week (October 6–10, 2025) through our SikhVOTE initiative, empowering Sikh Americans to register to vote, learn about their rights, and make their voices heard at the ballot box.
This year, we’re hosting events, outreach efforts, and volunteer opportunities to help our community get election-ready. Stay tuned for exciting announcements—and join us in making an impact!
👉 Sign up today to volunteer with SikhVOTE and be part of strengthening our democracy.
Register to Vote or Check Your Status
One way to prepare for the election season is to register to vote. Some states also offer online voter registration.
Are you a U.S. Citizen abroad? You can request your ballot with Overseas Vote.
Not sure if you are eligible to register or if you already have? Check your registration status in under 2 minutes!
For information in Punjabi, please click here. (ਵੋਟ ਪਾਉਣ ਲਈ ਰਜਿਸਟਰ ਕਰੋ)
Make a Plan: Print out the #SikhVOTE Pledge Card and share a photo of you holding it. Tag SALDEF on social media for a chance to be featured!
When and How to Vote
Every state has varying rules for its elections: Make sure you are up-to-date with your voting rights and election information based on where you live.
Each state has different deadlines for their primary elections, mail-in ballot requests/drop-offs, early voting, and more!
Get Involved with SikhVOTE!
This year’s election cycle promises to be historic, and SikhVOTE needs YOU to champion our community’s voice. Sign up to volunteer with SikhVOTE and increase the Sikh American voter turnout in 2025.
No experience necessary! We provide training and support to help you feel confident and effective in your efforts. Ready to join the team? Click the button below to sign up!