Alabama
- Primary Elections: May 24
- Primary Runoff Elections (If Necessary): June 21
- General Election: Nov. 8
Allowable for the following reasons: illness or disability that prevents access to a polling place; travel abroad on election day; residence outside the county for registered voters; appointment as an election officer or poll watcher at a polling place other than their voting place.
Absentee ballot applications must be received at least five days prior to the election. Applications accepted up to 5 p.m. the day before election day for certain exceptions, including emergency medical situations or a death in the family.
Absentee ballots must be returned either in person by close of business the day before the election or by mail, postmarked no later than the day before the election and received by the election manager by noon on Election Day.
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on election day. Anyone in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.
Must present a photo ID to vote, such as a valid Alabama driver’s license, a valid Alabama photo voter ID Card, a U.S. passport or a tribal ID.
No same-day registration.
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- Registration URL: https://www.alabamainteractive.org/sos/voter_registration/voterRegistrationWelcome.action
Alaska
- Primary Elections: Aug. 16
- General Election: Nov. 8
Must be an Alaska resident at least 18 years old within 90 days of an election.
Registration must be completed at least 30 days before an election. Applications are available online at Alaska’s Online Voter Registration System website and at local election offices.
Applications available in the following languages: English, Spanish, Tagalog, Nunivak Cup’ig and six Yup’ik languages.
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Arizona
- Primary Elections: Aug. 2
- General Election: Nov. 8
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Arkansas
- Primary Elections: May 24
- General Election: Nov. 8
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California
- Primaries: June 7
- General Election: Nov. 8
Colorado
- Primary Elections: June 28
- General Election: Nov. 8
Connecticut
- Primary Elections: Aug. 9
- General Election: Nov. 8
Delaware
- Primary Election: Sept. 13
- General Election: Nov. 8
Sept. 3 through Sept. 11 for the primary elections. Oct. 29 through Nov. 6 for the general election.
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Florida
- Primary Elections: Aug. 23
- General Election: Nov. 8
More information
- https://www.myfloridaelections.com
Georgia
- Primary Elections: May 24
- Primary Runoff Elections (If Necessary): June 21
- General Election: Nov. 8
More information
- https://georgia.gov/register-vote
- https://sos.ga.gov/elections-division-georgia-secretary-states-office
Hawaii
- Primary Elections: Aug. 13
- General Election: Nov. 8
Idaho
- Primary Elections: May 17
- General Election: Nov. 8
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Illinois
- Primary Elections: June 28
- General Election: Nov. 8
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Indiana
- Primary Elections: May 3
- General Election: Nov. 8
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Iowa
- Primary Elections: June 7
- General Election: Nov. 8
Kansas
- Primary Elections: Aug. 2
- General Election: Nov. 8
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Kentucky
- Primary Elections: May 17
- General Election: Nov. 8
Must be a Kentucky resident at least 18 years old by Election Day and registered at least 29 days before an election.
Registration is available online at the state’s online portal, by mail and in person at a county clerk’s office. Voters must re-register if they move or legally change their name.
Thursday through Saturday prior to Election Day. All voters are eligible to cast ballots early.
Allowable for the following reasons :absence from the county during the early voting period and on Election Day; students attending college out of state; residents on vacation during the election period; age, disability or illness; living abroad.
Can request absentee ballots online, by phone call to the county clerk or in person at the county clerk’s office. Absentee ballots must be requested at least 14 days before an election.
Completed ballots must be returned by mail to the county clerk’s office or by ballot drop box by 6 p.m. on Election Day.
Voters living abroad should complete registration by Oct. 10 and request their ballot by Nov. 1.
6 a.m. to 6 p.m. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.
Must present identification when voting. Allowable forms of identification include the following: driver’s license; Social Security card; county-issued ID card; U.S. government-issued ID; Kentucky state government-issued ID card with picture; credit card; any ID with a picture and signature.
No same-day registration.
More information
- https://elect.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx
- https://vrsws.sos.ky.gov/ovrweb/govoteky
- https://elect.ky.gov/Frequently-Asked-Questions/Pages/Election-Day-Information.aspx
Louisiana
- Primary Elections: Nov. 8
- General Election: Dec. 10
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Maine
- Primary Elections: June 14
- General Election: Nov. 8
Can register in person on Election Day with identification and proof of residence.
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Maryland
- Primary Elections: July 19
- General Election: Nov. 8
Must be a Maryland resident at least 18 years old by the next general election.
Registration is available online at Maryland’s Online Voter Registration System or by printed form submitted to the local board of elections or State Board of Elections.
Registration deadline for the primary election is June 28 and for the general election is Oct. 18.
7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on July 7 through July 14 for the primary elections and Oct. 17 through Nov. 3 for the general election.
Available to all voters; no special requirements need to be met.
Requests can be submitted online, via mail to the local board of elections or in person at the same office. Completed ballots can be sent by mail to the local board of elections, in person to the local board of elections or via ballot drop box.
7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. Not required to present identification in most cases unless requirements not met during the registration process.
No same-day registration.
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Massachusetts
- Primary Elections: Sept. 6
- General Election: Nov. 8
Must be a Massachusetts resident at least 18 years old on Election Day and registered at least 20 days before an election.
Registration is available online, by mail to a local election office and in person at locations that include the following: local election offices, the Elections Division of the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office, the Registry of Motor Vehicles and certain public assistance agencies. Online registration requires a signature on file with the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
From the 11th business day before an election until close of business on the day before Election Day.
Available for voters who file an application for an early voting ballot with their local election official by 5 p.m. on the fourth business day before an election.
Allowable for the following reasons: absent from their city or town on Election Day; disability that prevents in-person voting; religious beliefs or obligations.
Must be requested at least four business days before Election Day. Applications can be submitted by mail, email, or fax to the local election office. Emailed forms must be scanned or uploaded as a photo. In-person requesters must contact the office to make sure ballots are ready.
7 a.m. to 8 p.m., but some towns open as early as 5:45 a.m. Anyone in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.
May be asked to show identification with name and address when checking in at a polling place. Acceptable forms of identification include the following: driver’s license, state-issued ID card, recent utility bill, rent receipt, lease, copy of voter registration affidavit or any other printed identification with name and address.
No same-day registration.
Michigan
- Primary Elections: Aug. 2
- General Election: Nov. 8
Must be a Michigan resident at least 18 years old on Election Day.
Registration is available online, by mail or in person at the following locations: county, city or township clerk’s offices; any public assistance office; any secretary of state branch office. Online and by-mail registration due by July 18 and in-person registration due by 8 p.m. August 2 for the primary election. For the general election, online and by-mail registration due Oct. 24 and in-person until 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Allowed using absentee ballots. Begins June 23 for the primary elections and on Aug. 25 for the general election.
All voters eligible.
Requests can be made online or by printed form delivered by mail or in person to their local clerk. Must submit requests no later than 5 p.m. the Friday before an election.
Completed ballots must be received no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day.
7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for state and federal elections. Anyone in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.
Photo identification required at the polls. Allowable forms of identification include the following: driver’s license or personal ID card issued by Michigan or another state; federal or state government-issued photo ID; U.S passport; military photo ID; student ID from a high school or higher education institution; tribal ID card with photo. Voters without a photo ID can sign an affidavit.
Available at the city or township clerk’s office until 8 p.m. on Election Day. Need to bring proof of eligibility and residence. Allowable proof of residency includes: Michigan driver’s license or state ID; current utility bill; bank statement; paycheck or government check; other government document.
More information
- https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Home/Index
Minnesota
- Primary Elections: Aug. 9
- General. Election: Nov. 8
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Mississippi
- Primary Elections: June 7
- General Election: Nov. 8
Must be a Mississippi resident at least 18 years old on Election Day and registered at least 30 days before an election.
Registration is available by mail and in person.
No early voting.
Allowable for the following reasons: student, teacher or administrator at a school outside a voter’s county on Election Day; disability or caring for a disabled person more than 50 miles from their home county; 65 years of age or older; required to work during polling hours; members of the armed forces; .
No application deadline. Completed ballots must be returned by 5 p.m. on the day before Election Day.
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.
Must present photo identification when voting. Acceptable forms of identification include the following: driver’s license, U.S. passport, government employee ID, firearms license, student ID from a Mississippi university, college or junior college, tribal photo ID, Mississippi Voter Identification Card.
No same-day registration.
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Missouri
- Primary Elections: Aug. 2
- General Election: Nov. 8
Must be a Missouri resident at least 18 years old by Election Day and registered by the fourth Wednesday before an election.
Registration is available online, by mail or in person at the local election authority.
No in-person early voting.
Allowable for the following reasons: absence on Election Day from jurisdiction an individual registered in; incapacity from illness or physical disability or their caretaker; religious practice; employment by an election authority; incarceration; participation in the address confidentiality program.
Requests can be submitted to the local election authority in person or by mail, fax or email. Mailed or faxed applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. the second Wednesday before an election.
Mail-in or faxed ballots must be received by election authority no later than 5 p.m. on the second Wednesday before an election. In-person absentee ballots can be cast at the local election authority until 5 p.m. on the day before Election Day.
6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Anyone in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.
Must present identification to vote. Acceptable forms of identification include the following: Missouri driver’s license or identification card, a student ID from a Missouri university, college or vocational school, a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck or government document with their name and address, or a paper identification slip issued by the local election authority.
Without identification, can cast a provisional ballot.
No same-day registration.
Montana
- Primary Elections: June 7
- General Election: Nov. 8
Must be a Montana resident at least 18 years old on Election Day and registered at least 30 days before an election.
Registration is available by mail to the county election administrator or in person at the county election office or Department of Motor Vehicles. Must provide a residence address or geographic information from which residence address can be determined.
All voters eligible.
Requests must be submitted by mail or in person to their county election office no later than noon on the day before Election Day. If in person, voters can pick up the ballot at the same time.
Completed ballots must be received at an election office or polling place by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
In-person voters must present some form of identification. Acceptable forms of identification include the following: Montana driver’s license, state identification card, military identification card, tribal photo identification card, U.S. passport or a Montana concealed carry permit.
Nebraska
- Primary Elections: May 10
- General Election: Nov. 8
Must be a Nebraska resident at least 18 years old on Election Day.
Registration is available by mail, at the state Department of Motor Vehicles or through a personal messenger or agent until the third Friday before an election. In-person registration can be completed at the county clerk or election commissioner’s office before 6 p.m. on the second Friday prior to an election.
No proof of residency required.
All voters eligible.
Application forms are available online. Completed forms can be sent by mail, fax, scan or email to the county election office. Applications accepted up to 120 days before an election and no later than 6 p.m. the second Friday before an election.
Available in person at the county election office 30 days before a primary or general election and 15 days before all other elections.
Completed ballots must be received by close of polls on Election Day.
All voters eligible. Former name for early voting. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.
No voting card or ID needed to vote in most cases. First-time registrants who mailed in registration and didn’t provide an ID or form of address verification must show ID or form of address verification. Acceptable forms of verification include the following: copy of a utility bill; bank statement; government check, paycheck or other government document with name and residential address.
No same-day registration.
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Nevada
- Primary Elections: June 14
- General Election: Nov. 8
Must be a Nevada resident at least 18 years of age on Election day.
Registration is available online with Nevada driver’s license or ID card, by mail and in person at the county election office, at any Department of Motor Vehicles office, at various social service agencies and on college campuses.
All voters eligible. May 28 through June 10 for the primary elections and Oct. 22 through Nov. 4 for the general election.
Automatically receive their ballot by mail if registered at least 14 days before an election unless they opt out.
Completed ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or returned in person no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day.
First-time voters must show identification and proof of residency. Acceptable forms of documentation include the following: driver’s licenses, school IDs, tribal IDs.
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Voters can cast ballots at any voting center or polling location in their county. In-person voters must surrender their mail-in ballot if they received one.
No identification required unless no ID was included when registering to vote.
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Allowed with proof of identification. Allowable forms of identification include a Nevada driver’s license or ID. If the ID does not list a current address, must also provide proof of residence. Allowable forms of proof of residence include a paycheck or utility bill.
More information
- https://www.nvsos.gov/sos/elections
New Hampshire
- Primary Elections: Sept. 13
- General Election: Nov. 8
Must be a registered voter at least 18 years old on Election Day.
Registration available at town or city clerk’s office or community’s Supervisor of the Checklist.
Proof of identity, age and citizenship required. Acceptable forms of proof for identity include a driver’s license and non-driver ID from any state. Acceptable forms of proof for citizenship include a U.S. passport or naturalization document. Must also prove they live in town or ward they’re registering in with documentation or affidavit.
No early voting.
Allowable for the following reasons: absent from town or city on Election Day; physical disability; religious commitment; active protective order to prevent domestic violence; confinement to a penal institution for a misdemeanor or awaiting trial; weather emergency which affects an election.
Request forms available online and from local city or town clerk. Completed applications can be submitted by mail, fax, email or hand-delivered to the local city or town clerk. Supervisors of the Checklist must review and approve application.
Completed ballots must be sent to the local election clerk by mail by 5 p.m. on Election Day or in person by 5 p.m. the day before Election Day.
Polls must be open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., but localities can extend the hours.
Must present photo identification when voting. Acceptable forms of identification include the following: driver’s license or non-driver’s ID card from any state; military ID; US passport; student ID from institution in New Hampshire; any other legitimate photo ID.
Voters without photo ID can complete a voter affidavit.
Allowed at polling locations.
New Jersey
- Primary Elections: June 7
- General Election: Nov. 8
Must be a New Jersey resident at least 18 years of age on Election Day and registered at least 21 days before an election.
Registration is available online with a valid New Jersey driver’s license or Social Security number, by mail and in person. Mail-in registration must be sent to the county commissioner of registration’s office.
Deadline to register for the primary elections is May 17 and for the general election is Oct. 18.
Allowed in person and by mail through absentee ballots.
Early voting locations are open from June 3 to June 5 for the primary election and from Oct. 29 to Nov. 5 for the general election. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays.
Requests for a vote-by-mail ballot must be submitted to the county clerk no later than May 31 for the primary election and Nov. 1 for the general election. Completed ballots must be returned by June 7 for the primary election and Nov. 8 for the general election.
Ballots sent by mail must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by the county’s Board of Elections on or before six days after an election.
No photo ID required to vote.
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New Mexico
- Primary Elections: June 7
- General Election: Nov. 8
Must be a New Mexico resident at least 18 years of age on Election Day and registered by 5 p.m. on the twenty-eighth day before an election.
Registration is available online and by mail. Online registration requires a New Mexico ID and Social Security number. Mail-in registration requires a printed form sent to the local election office.
First-time registrants must show proof of identification. Allowable forms of identification include the following: a valid photo ID, utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, government document with name and address.
Can vote early at county clerks’ offices starting 28 days before a primary or general election.
Held at county clerks’ offices May 10 through June 4 for the primary elections, with some counties adding alternate locations starting May 21.
All voters eligible.
Requests submitted online or to the county clerk will be accepted until 5 p.m. on June 2 for the primary election. Last day to apply is 14 days before an election.
Absentee voting begins May 10 and ends June 7 for the primary election.
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Physical identification only required for first-time voters who registered by mail and did not include ID with voter registration application.
Available at county clerks’ offices. Some counties offer additional registration locations at expanded voting sites.
Must provide one of the following documents: a New Mexico ID issued through the state Motor Vehicle Division, any document that contains an address in the county together with a photo identification or a current valid student photo identification card from a post-secondary educational institution in New Mexico accompanied by a current student fee statement that contains the student’s address in the county.
More information
- https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/ovr/webpages/Eligibility.aspx
- https://www.sos.state.nm.us/voting-and-elections/
- https://ballotpedia.org/New_Mexico_elections,_2022
- https://howto.vote/register/en/nm.html
New York
- Primary Elections: June 28
- General Election: Nov. 8
Must be a New York resident at least 18 years of age on Election Day.
Registration is available online, in person or by mail or via hand-delivered form sent to the local board of elections.
Online registration requires a state driver’s license, permit or ID card, a zip code currently on record with the Department of Motor Vehicles and a Social Security number. In-person registration is available at a county board of elections, any state agency-based voter registration center or the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Must register for the primary election by June 3; mail-in registration must be postmarked by this date and received no later than June 8. Must register for the general election by Oct. 14; mail-in registration must be postmarked by this date and received no later than Oct. 19.
June 18 through June 26 for the primary election and Oct. 29 through Nov. 6 for the general election.
Allowable for the following reasons: absence from their county or one of the five New York City boroughs, on Election Day; permanent illness or disability or their caregiver; resident of a Veterans Health Administration hospital; in jail awaiting jury action or in prison for a non-felony offense.
Applications available online, in person at local county board of elections or by designating another person to submit an application on an individual’s behalf. Can be submitted by mail, fax or email.
Deadline for applications for the primary elections is June 13. Deadline for applications for the general election is Oct. 24.
6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Election Day.
No proof of identification required, unless no ID was provided with registration.
No same-day registration.
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North Carolina
- Primary Elections: May 17
- General Election: Nov. 8
Must be a North Carolina resident at least 18 years of age on Election Day and registered 20 days before a primary election or 25 days prior to a general election.
Registration is available online, by mail and in person. Mail-in forms must be sent to the county board of elections office. In-person registration available at the Department of Motor Vehicles locations.
Registration forms available in English and Spanish.
Can cast ballots at any designated early voting site in their county, regardless of assigned polling location.
Lasts for 17 days and ends the Saturday before an election.
All voter eligible.
Requests must be submitted online or by hard copy to the county board of elections office no later than 5 p.m. on the Tuesday before an election.
Must mark your absentee ballot in the presence of two witnesses at least 18 years of age or one notary public witness.
Completed ballots due by 5 p.m. on Election Day.
6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.
No photo ID required to vote.
Offered during the early voting period.
Must show proof of residence. Allowable forms of proof include the following: a North Carolina driver’s license, other government-issued photo ID, student ID from a North Carolina college or university paired with proof of campus residence, current utility bill, bank statement, government check or paycheck.
North Dakota
- Primary Elections: June 14
- General Election: Nov. 8
No registration required. Must be a North Dakota resident at least 18 years of age on Election Day.
Must provide acceptable identification that includes a voter’s name, date of birth and current address to vote. Allowable forms of identification include the following: a state driver’s license, nondriver’s ID card, tribal ID or long-term care identification certificate. Voters can supplement with a utility bill, a bank statement, a check or document issued by a federal, state or tribal government, or a paycheck to show all required information.
Only available in certain counties for the primary elections and general election.
All voters eligible.
Applications must be mailed or delivered to the county auditor, appropriate election officer or drop box.
Requires your ID number and supplemental documents as needed to verify an address.
Completed ballots can be returned by mail or via dropbox starting May 5 for the primary election and by Sept. 29 for the general election. Must be postmarked by June 13 and Nov. 7 for the primary and general elections, respectively.
Vary by county.
Must provide valid identification. Allowable forms of ID include the following: driver’s license, non-driver’s ID card, tribal government-issued ID, long-term care ID certificate.
No same-day registration.
More information
- https://vip.sos.nd.gov/PortalList.aspx
Ohio
- Primary Election: May 3
- General Election: Nov. 8
Must be an Ohio resident at least 18 years old on Election Day and registered up to 30 days before Election Day.
Registration is available online, by mail to the county board of elections or in person at their local elections office.
Available at county boards of elections and voting centers beginning 28 days before an election.
All voters eligible.
Requests can be submitted as early as 28 days and no later than three days before an election.
Completed ballots can be returned in person or by mail to the county board of elections. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked no later than the day before Election Day and received no more than 10 days after an election.
6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.
Must provide proof of identification with name and address. Allowable forms of identification include the following: Ohio driver’s license, state ID, military ID, a utility bill from the last year, bank statement, paycheck or government document.
Holds open primaries, where voters select the ballot of the party whose primary they want to vote in at the polling place.
No same-day registration.
More information
- https://www.vote411.org/ohio
Oklahoma
- Primary Elections: June 28
- Primary Runoff (If Necessary): Aug. 23
- General Election: Nov. 8
Must be an Oklahoma resident at least 18 years old on Election Day and registered at least 25 days before an election. Registration is available in-person at county election board offices, post offices and libraries. Applications are also available online at OK Voter Portal and can be mailed or hand-delivered to the County Election Board office.
Oklahoma offers several absentee ballot types with various requirements, including: a standard absentee ballot, an absentee ballot for physically handicapped voters and their caregivers and an absentee ballot for first responders and emergency workers.
Absentee ballot applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. the third Monday before an election. Ballots must be received by state election officials by 7 p.m. on Election Day.
More information
- https://oklahoma.gov/elections.html
Oregon
- Primary Elections: May 17
- General Election: Nov. 8
Must be an Oregon resident at least 18 years old by Election Day and registered on the twenty-first day before an election.
Registration is available online with an Oregon driver’s license, permit or ID card, my mail or in person. Without identification, application must be delivered to a voter’s county elections office by mail or via dropbox.
Deadline for registration for the primary elections is April 26 and Oct. 18 for the general election.
All votes cast by mail. Pamphlets and ballots mailed two to three weeks before an election and can be submitted as soon as they are received.
Ballots must be returned to a drop box or postmarked by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Allowable for following those out of state during the election period: students at out-of-state colleges or universities, military and overseas voters.
Requests can be submitted online or with a form delivered to the county elections office.
Completed ballots can be submitted by mail or, for some military and overseas voters, online.
Opening time varies, but polls close by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received no later than seven days after an election.
No ID required to vote.
No same-day registration.
More information
- https://sos.oregon.gov/voting-elections/Pages/default.aspx
Pennsylvania
- Primary Elections: May 17General Election: Nov. 8
Must be a Pennsylvania resident at least 18 years old on Election Day.
Registration is available online, by mail or in person through the county’s election office or website.
Last day to register for the primary was May 2 and for the general election is Oct. 24.
All voters eligible for early in-person and mail-in voting.
Applications can be submitted to a county election office by mail or online. Contact the county election office to check if ballots are printed and available to vote early in-person.
Completed mail-in ballots must be received by the county elections board before 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Allowable for the following reasons: absent from municipality or county on Election Day; illness or disability.
Requests can be submitted by mail, online on the county’s election website or in person at the county election office.
Completed ballots must be received by the county elections board before 8 p.m. on Election Day.
7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Identification required only if it’s an individual’s first time voting at that location. Allowable forms of identification include photo IDs and non-photo IDs with an individual’s address.
No same-day registration.
Rhode Island
- Primary Election: Sept. 13
- General Election: Nov. 8
Must be a Rhode Island resident at least 18 years of age on Election Day.
Registration is available online, by mail or in person. Proof of identity and address required. Allowable forms of identification include the following: Rhode Island driver’s license or state-issued identification card; Rhode Island voter ID card; U.S. passport; student ID; U.S. military ID card; government-issued medical card; employee ID card; ID card from a commercial establishment; credit or debit card; insurance plan ID card; public housing ID card.
Registration must be submitted by Aug. 14 for the primary elections and Oct. 9 for the general election.
Rhode Island voters who will be away on Election Day or who missed the window to request a mail ballot can vote in person at their city or town hall during business hours in the 20 days leading up to the election.
Voters can also vote by mail. Mail ballot applications must be received by a local Board of Canvassers by Aug. 23 for the primary elections and Oct. 18 for the general election, and the ballots must be turned in by 8pm on Election Day.
Allowable for the following reasons: military service; confinement to a hospital or similar institution; illness or disability; inability to get to the polls on Election Day.
Military and overseas voters may request a mail ballot via a Federal Post Card Application.
7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in most municipalities.
Must show valid photo identification with name and address when voting in person.
Completed ballots may be placed in any authorized drop box before 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Mail-in ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day, regardless of postmark.
Offered at voters’ local Board of Canvassers, but only in presidential election years.
More information
- https://vote.sos.ri.gov/Voter/PersonVotingPage
- https://elections.ri.gov/voting/pollhours.php
- https://vote.sos.ri.gov/
- https://elections.ri.gov/voting/pollhours.php
- https://vote.sos.ri.gov/Elections/PollingPlaceHours
South Carolina
- Primary Elections: June 14
- Primary Runoff Elections: June 28
- General Election: Nov. 8
Must be a South Carolina resident at least 18 years of age and registered at least 30 days before Election Day.
Registration is available online, by mail, via fax or in person at your county board of voter registration. Mail-in registration must be postmarked at least 30 days before Election Day.
Must provide state driver’s license or Department of Motor Vehicles identification to register.
Deadline to register for the general election in-person is Oct. 7 at 5 p.m.; online, by email or by fax by Oct. 9 at midnight; and by mail by Oct. 11.
No early voting.
Allowable for the following reasons: active members of the military; citizens residing overseas; students attending school outside their home county; physical disability; work during polling hours.
Available in-person and by mail. Can cast an in-person absentee ballot until 5 p.m. the day before Election Day. Oct. 10 through Nov. 7 for the general election.
Mail-in absentee applications must be submitted four days before Election Day. Deadline to apply for an absentee-by-mail ballot for the general election is Nov. 4 at 5 p.m.
Completed ballots must be received no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day.
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.
Must bring a photo ID to vote. Allowable forms of identification include the following: a South Carolina driver’s license, a state Department of Motor Vehicles ID card or a U.S. passport.
No same-day registration.
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South Dakota
- Primary Elections: June 7
- General Election: Nov. 8
Must be a South Dakota state resident at least 18 years of age before Election Day and registered 15 days before an election.
Registration is available in person at a county auditor’s office, a driver’s license station, a city finance office, a public assistance agency, state Department of Human Services offices and military recruitment offices.
No registration allowed online, by fax or via email – unless an individual is serving overseas.
Can submit an in-person absentee ballot starting 45 days before an election. Must be received by your county election official by the time polls close on Election Day.
All voters eligible.
Applications available from the county election official. Must submit applications no later than 5 p.m. the day before Election Day.
Completed ballots must be received by the county election official no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Uniformed and overseas absentee voting applications can be submitted via fax or email.
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Must provide identification. Allowable forms of identification include the following: a South Dakota driver’s license or nondriver ID card, a U.S. passport, a U.S. armed forces ID, a current student photo ID from a South Dakota high school or accredited institution of higher education, or a tribal photo ID. Voters without an approved form of ID can sign a personal identification affidavit and vote with a regular ballot.
No same-day registration.
Tennessee
- Primary Elections for State/Federal Offices; General Election for State/County Offices:
Aug. 4 - General Election for State/Federal Offices: Nov. 8
Must be a Tennessee resident at least 18 years of age on Election Day and registered by July 5 for the primary election or Oct. 11 for the general election.
Registration is available online, by downloading an application and mailing it to your county election commission and in person. Available in person at county election commission offices, county clerk’s offices, public libraries or register of deeds offices.
Also available during a transaction at the Department of Health (Women, Infants and Children program), Department of Human Services, Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Department of Mental Health, Department of Safety (motor vehicles division) or Department of Veterans Affairs.
Available July 15 through July 30 for the primary elections and Oct. 19 to Nov. 3 for the general election.
Written requests to your county election commission office must be submitted by mail, fax or email no earlier than 90 days and no later than seven days before an election. Must request a ballot by July 28 for the primary election and by Nov. 1 for the general election.
Completed ballots must be mailed in time for the county election commission to receive it no later than when the polls close on Election Day.
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- https://sos.tn.gov/elections
Texas
- Primary Elections: May 1
- Primary Runoff (If Necessary): May 24
- General Election: June 14
Must be a Texas resident at least 17 years and 10 months old and registered at least 30 days before an election.
Registration forms are available online and in person at a county voter registrar’s office, the secretary of state’s office, libraries and high schools.
All voters are eligible to vote early in-person. Begins 17 days before an election or on the next business day if the start of early voting falls on a weekend or national holiday. Ends four days ahead of Election Day.
Allowable for one of the following reasons: absence from the county on Election Day; illness or disability; expected to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day; at least 65 years of age or older on Election Day; confined in jail or involuntary civil commitment.
Can request a ballot by mail from the early voting clerk in their political subdivision. Completed ballot must be received at least 11 days before an election.
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Must provide photo identification when voting in person. Allowable forms of identification include the following: a Texas driver’s license, a state election identification certificate, a Texas personal identification, a state handgun license, U.S. military identification, a U.S. citizenship certificate containing the person’s photograph or a U.S. passport.
Voters without appropriate photo ID can fill out a reasonable impediment declaration and present alternative identification including a utility bill, bank statement, government check, or a voter registration certificate.
No same-day registration.
Utah
- Primary elections: June 28
- General Election: Nov. 8
Must be a Utah resident at least 18 years of age on Election Day and registered at least 30 days before an election.
Registration is available online or by mail up to 11 days before Election Day or in person up to seven days before Election Day.
Voters will automatically receive a ballot by mail. County clerks will begin mailing out ballots three weeks prior to an election.
Early ballots must be postmarked before Election Day to be counted.
In-person early voting begins 14 days before an election and ends the Friday before an election.
All voters eligible. Must fill out a separate absentee ballot application for each election an individual wants to vote in and mail it to the county clerk’s office.
Application must be received no later than the Thursday before an election.
7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Must provide photo identification or two forms of identification that show name and current address. Allowable forms of photo identification include the following: Utah driver’s license, ID card issued by the state of Utah or U.S. government, Utah concealed carry permit, U.S. passport, tribal ID card.
For primary elections, the Republican, Constitution, and Libertarian parties require voters to be affiliated with their respective parties to participate. The Democratic, United Utah and Independent American party primaries are open to all voters.
May register to vote on Election Day with a provisional ballot if they provide valid photo identification or two documents with an individual’s name and address.
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Vermont
- Primary Elections: Aug. 9
- General Election: Nov. 8
Must be a Vermont resident at least 18 years of age on Election Day.
Registration is available online or in person at your town or city clerk’s office.
All voters are eligible to vote early using absentee ballots starting 45 days before a primary or general election.
Requests for absentee ballots are due by 5 p.m. the day before an election. Applications can be submitted by mail, fax, online or in person at the local clerk’s office.
Completed ballots must be returned to the town clerk’s office before the close of the office on the day before the election or at a polling place before 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Same procedures as early voting.
An individual who is sick or has a disability can have a ballot delivered to their home on Election Day. May request an absentee ballot up until 5 p.m. on the day before an election.
Polls open between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m., depending on the election jurisdiction, and close by 7 p.m. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.
No identification required unless a first-time voter who registered by mail.
Not required to fill out the entire ballot.
If an individual wars clothing or buttons supporting a candidate, must cover it before entering the polling place.
Available during polling hours on Election Day.
Virginia
- Primaries: June 21
- General Election: Nov. 8
Must be a Virginia resident at least 18 years of age on Election Day and registered up to 22 days before the primary or general elections or 14 days before most special elections.
Registration is available online with a valid Virginia’s driver’s license or state ID, by mail or in person at the local voter registration office, state or local social service government offices, military recruiting offices, libraries, Department of Motor Vehicles offices, the state Department of Elections and voter registration drives.
Acceptable ID required for first-time voters. Allowable forms of identification include the following: utility bills with name and address, student IDs, employee ID card with a photo.
Available at a local registrar’s office or a satellite voting location beginning 45 days before Election Day and ending the Saturday before Election Day.
All voters eligible. Must obtain a witness signature on the ballot.
Completed ballots must be returned in person to a dropoff location or to voters’ local registrar or postmarked by Election Day and received by the registrar no later than noon on the third day after an election.
Emergency absentee voting is allowable for reasons including: illness, hospitalization or death in the family that would prevent in-person voting on Election Day.
6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Must bring an acceptable form of identification or sign a statement confirming their identity. Acceptable forms of identification include the following: Virginia driver’s license, Virginia DMV-issued ID card, valid employee ID with photo, U.S. military ID, valid student ID for a Virginia school, U.S. passport, government-issued ID card, voter ID card, tribal ID.
Individuals who do not have an appropriate ID will be offered a provisional ballot.
No same-day registration.
Washington
- Primary Elections: Aug. 2
- General Election: Nov. 8
Must be a Washington resident at least 18 years of age on Election Day.
Registration is available online or by mail. Online and by-mail registration is due 8 days before an election.
Allowed during the 18 days leading up to Election Day for the primary and general elections.
All voters automatically receive their ballot by mail. Ballots mailed at least 18 days before each election and can be returned by mail or at an official drop box.
Ballots must be deposited in drop boxes or postmarked by Election Day.
Available in person at a voting center or county elections department until 8 p.m. on Election Day.
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Washington, D.C.
- Primary Elections: June 21
- General Election: Nov. 8
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West Virginia
- Primary Elections: May 10
- General Election: Nov. 8
Must be a West Virginia resident at least 18 years of age and registered for the general election by Oct. 18.
Certain uniformed service members can submit late voter registration for the general election from Oct. 19 to Nov. 7.
In-person early voting will begin on Oct. 26 and end on Nov. 5 for the general election.
Allowable for the following reasons: illness, injury or other medical reason; immobility; incarceration not for a felony; hours worked during the voting period; participant in the Address Confidentiality Program; physical disability; personal business or travel; attendance at a college, university or other educational institution.
Can submit an absentee ballot for the general election from Aug. 16 through Nov. 2. Completed ballots may be mailed, hand-delivered by Nov. 7 or submitted electronically on Election Day. By-mail ballots without a postmark will be accepted through Nov. 9 and with a postmark through Nov. 14.
6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. in person on Election Day.
No same-day registration.
Wisconsin
- Primary Elections: Aug. 9
- General Election: Nov. 8
Must be a Wisconsin resident at least 18 years of age and registered at least 20 days before an election.
Registration is available by mail or online up to 20 days before an election. In-person registration must occur at the municipal clerk’s office and is available until 5 p.m. on the Friday before an election.
Must provide proof of residence. Allowable forms of proof include the following: a current Wisconsin driver’s license, a bank or credit card statement, or a residential lease that is effective on date of registration.
Deadline to register by mail or online for the November election is Oct. 19.
Allowed using absentee ballots.
Can also vote early in person at the local municipal clerk’s office. Deadline for early in-person voting determined by each municipality.
All voters eligible.
Must show an acceptable photo ID when voting by in-person absentee ballot.
Must send an application no later than 5 p.m. on the Thursday before an election.
For general election, the deadline for requesting an absentee ballot is Nov. 3 and for returning a voted ballot by mail is Nov. 8.
7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.
Must present photo ID at the polls. Allowable forms of identification include the following: Wisconsin driver’s license, Wisconsin DOT-issued photo ID, U.S. passport, military ID card, certificate of naturalization, tribal ID card, student ID card from a Wisconsin accredited university or college, Veterans Affairs ID card.
Available at your polling location with proof of residence.
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Wyoming
- Primary Elections: Aug. 16
- General Election: Nov. 8
Must be a Wyoming resident at least 18 years of age on Election Day and registered by mail or in-person at least 14 days before election day.
Must have a valid driver’s license in Wyoming or present the last four digits of your Social Security number and another acceptable form of identification. Acceptable forms of identification include the following: a state driver’s license from Wyoming or any other state, a U.S. passport, an ID card issued by the federal government or any state or local government, a tribal ID, a photo ID from the University of Wyoming, a Wyoming community college or a public school in the state, a military ID card or one issues to the dependent of a member of the military.
Offered to all voters starting 45 days before Election Day and ends the day before Election Day.
In-person early voting available at county clerk’s office, courthouses or other public buildings.
Can be requested by phone, mail, or email, in person and online through the county clerk’s office or website.
Must apply at least seven days before Election Day and return completed ballots one day before Election Day.
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.
Must present an acceptable form of identification. Allowable forms of identification include the following: state driver’s license or ID card, tribal ID, U.S. passport, driver’s license or ID card from another state, University of Wyoming student ID, state community colleg or public school student ID or Medicaid or Medicare card.
Offered at polls on Election Day.