Text us your politics questions: Join Your Vote, our elections messaging group

We invite readers to join Your Vote, USA TODAY's elections texting group, which puts the latest elections news and insights - and a place to ask us questions - right in your messages app.

Through Your Vote, we share original reporting from our newsroom directly to your inbox. Texts are written and sent by real humans, including host Sam Woodward and others covering breaking elections news.

Not only do you get news sent directly to you as events are unfolding, but you’ll also have behind-the-scenes content and insights from our reporters, and the ability to text us your election questions.

Only our USA TODAY texting team can see the messages you send. Sometimes we may feature responses from group members, but we’ll always ask you for permission first.

How do I sign up?

To automatically join Your Vote, send us a message by clicking here, or fill out the form below. It’s free to both send and receive messages from us.

What kind of messages can I expect?

We let you know about elections news as it happens, sometimes even before your news apps' alerts come flooding in, and we’ll keep you updated as news changes.

We share insights from events like the party conventions, and we’ll be talking during major moments like the upcoming presidential and vice presidential debates. And, of course, you can mark your calendar for Election Day group messages, live updates and insights in November!

During the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 19-22, Your Vote will be run by our team in Chicago, giving you a closer look at what it's like to be at a convention, as well as the important news you don't want to miss.

Curious about what politicians do between sessions? Not sure about the delegate voting process? Join now to send us your questions or comments about what's happening. Text 301-888-6791 to sign up, and we’ll do our best to get you answers.

—  Sam Woodward is the Minnesota elections reporting fellow for USA TODAY. You can reach her at [email protected], and follow her reporting on X @woodyreports, and on Threads @samjowoody.

— Caitlin Petrakovitz is an audience engagement manager for USA TODAY Network and always looking for new ways to talk with readers.

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