ballot drop box near TCC building 16

Election 2024

Resources and information for our staff, faculty and students 

Nov. 5 is Election Day 2024

Let's be part of a historic moment.

Do you have questions about the United States election process? What's the Electoral College? The TCC library has a guide for you.

TCC Library Election Guide

No matter the results, we stay true to our community

WA community and technical college leaders are proud to be home to people from all walks of life, belief systems, origins and identities.

Track Your Ballot 

  1. Go to the state’s voting information site at votewa.gov.
  2. Enter your name and birthdate.
  3. On the left side, you should see an option to check “Ballot Status.” Click on that, and it should tell you where your ballot is.

 

Frequently Asked Questions 

 

 

Election Day: Nov. 5

 

Vote on Campus!

An election drop box is located in the TACID parking lot, near TCC Parking Lot A.

Campus Map

BIPOC Women Mental Health Workshop/Talking Circle

12 - 1:30 p.m.

Building 11 Senate Room 

An Election Day space geared toward BIPOC women. Presented by TCC's Counseling Department. 

Yoga Session  

12:30 - 1:20 p.m.

Building 20 Aerobics Studio  

Relax with yoga! Free session, open to everyone. 

 

Election Day Watch Party 

4 - 8 p.m.

Building 11 Cafeteria 

Watch the election results come in! Dinner will be provided. 

 

 

Post Election Events 

 

Morning Mediation and Post-Election Debrief 

Nov. 6, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 

Building 11 Cafeteria 

Food provided. 

 

Post-Election Art Therapy Workshop 

Nov. 7, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. 

Building 11 Collaboratory

Loss, Grief, and Healing Workshop 

Nov. 12, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 

Building 11 Senate Room 

Presented by TCC's Counseling Department. 

 

Yoga Class 

Nov. 12, 5-7 p.m. 

Building 11 Aerobics Studio

Election Reflections: A Listening Space for Students of Color 

Nov. 13 & 14, 1 p.m. 

Building 11, The Center 

PAVE: Pierce County Legislative Forum 

Nov. 19, 6-8:30 p.m. 

Building 11 Cafeteria 

 

 

 

Resources 

 

About Elections 

How does the United States Elections system work? The Bipartisan Policy Center has answers to FAQs, an explaination of the Electoral College system, important dates, and more. 

What to know about U.S. Elections

Managing Political Anxiety 

Elections can cause stress and anxiety. Learn how to manage them. 

Managing Political Anxiety

Engaging in Difficult Conversations

A guide to communicating across the political divide, prepared by Dr. Carah Ong Whaley, co-Chair of the Civic Engagement Section of the American Political Science Association. 

Explore Guide

 

Student Support 

We offer free, confidential counseling via TCC's Counseling Services.

Make an appointment

Employee Support 

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available. Contact info: 1-877-313-4455.

Make an EAP appointment