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If a voter is unable to visit an official polling station in person, they may be able to cast an absentee ballot. This allows them to submit a vote by mail.
While every state is required to offer mail-in absentee voting, each state has different election rules and may only allow the vote-by-mail option for certain people under certain circumstances.
*States do not send absentee ballots automatically, so voters must request one.
Learn more about Absentee and Early Voting on the national voter website here.
Absentee ballot eligibility requirements vary by state. While there are many states that allow any registered voter to request an absentee ballot, other states are more stringent on requirements.
Learn more about eligibility requirements for absentee voting in your state here.
You have the right to vote if you meet the eligibility requirements. Call the Election Protection Hotline at (866) 687-8683 immediately if anyone tries to stop you from voting, such as:
Learn more about election protection on the Vote.org guide here.
Depending on the state you live in, you may be able to request an absentee ballot in person, online, or by mail. You can view by-state deadlines, dates, and rules here.
If you have never registered to vote in your state, you may need to submit a completed voter registration application. Some states require voters to also submit a valid form of identification.
Military members, their family and overseas U.S. citizens can register to vote and request an absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) here. Military and overseas voters can also complete the FPCA online here.
For additional help, overseas military personnel and their families can use the third-party organization U.S. Vote Foundation’s website here. The nonpartisan organization’s website lets you register to vote and request an absentee ballot here.
Other third-party registration websites are also available to help you register to vote online or request an absentee ballot:
You can check your voter status by inputting your personal information into the Vote.org search tool here.
You can also contact your state or local election agencies to check your voter status. Find your state and local agencies here.
Absentee voters will receive a pre-addressed envelope and an affidavit along with the ballot. An affidavit is an oath that the written statement is true. You must sign the affidavit and put your ballot in the provided envelope.
The envelope you receive with the affidavit and the ballot will have the address already printed on it. Once you fill out your ballot and sign the affidavit, all you have to do is seal the documents in the pre-addressed envelope and mail the envelope.
If you have questions about mailing your absentee ballot, contact your local election agency. Find your nearest state and local agency offices and contact information here.
To vote by mail, you must first request an absentee ballot. Your local election agency must receive your application for an absentee ballot by the deadline. Deadlines are determined by the state. You can find your state’s absentee ballot application deadline here.
So, if you are sending an absentee ballot application by mail, be sure to mail your application with enough time so your election agency office will receive your application by the deadline.
If you apply for an absentee ballot online, your application request will typically process immediately but may take a few days to process.
Your local election agency office must receive your absentee ballot by the state-designated deadline. You can find your state’s absentee ballot return deadline here. Once you receive your absentee ballot, you must complete the ballot, sign the affidavit, and mail in your pre-addressed envelope before the deadline. Be sure to consider the delivery time when mailing your ballot in advance of the deadline, so it will arrive at the election agency by the deadline.
To view election schedules and find the exact date and time that will be the deadline for you to send in your absentee ballot or for your local election office to receive your absentee ballot, use one of these resources:
Third-party organizations such as Ballotpedia.org help you find information on candidates who will run in the upcoming elections. Learn more about the upcoming 2020 election here.
Elections are held to elect people into Federal, State, and Local offices.
Federal offices include the following:
State offices include the following:
Local offices include the following:
If you have further questions about absentee ballots or the voter registration process, contact your local election official. Find your nearest office and contact information here.
While we are not affiliated with the government in any way, our private company engaged writers to research the voting registration process and compiled a guide and the following answers to frequently asked questions. Our goal is to help you get the resources that you need by providing useful information on the process.
Our free Voter Registration Guide is filled with helpful information about how to register to vote, eligibility and how to get in touch with local offices. You can view or download our free guide here.
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U.S. citizens must register to vote if they wish to participate in local, state, and federal elections. The purpose of the registration is for states to be able to verify their residents’ eligibility to vote because certain circumstances can disqualify a citizens’ right to vote in the U.S.
To register to vote, you must fill out a voting registration application and provide documents that prove you are qualified. You can do this online through your state office of elections, through third party companies that provide voting registration services, or in person at your local county elections office.
After successfully registering to vote, your state will mail you a voter registration card.
Learn more about Voter Registration on the USA.gov Voter Registration webpage here.
To register to vote, you must:
Depending on your state, you may have to meet additional requirements or present a valid form of identification when registering to vote. You can view state-specific eligibility requirements here.
You have the right to vote if you meet the eligibility requirements. Call the Election Protection Hotline at (866) 687-8683 immediately if anyone tries to stop you from voting, such as:
Learn more about election protection on Vote.org’s guide here.
To register to vote, complete the following three steps:
Learn what documents you will need here.
Each state determines how voters can register to vote. Depending on your state, you may be able to vote online, by mail, in person, and more. View your state and local election agencies here to learn how you can register.
While some states allow same-day voter registration, others require voters to register by a certain date to be able to vote in an election. You can view your state’s registration deadlines here.
If you have questions on the voter registration process, contact your local election agency. Find your nearest office and contact information above and here.
Third-party organizations are also resources to register to vote. They also provide other voting-related services, such as:
These organizations typically help you register to vote online through their websites. They process your voting registration application for free.
They also provide information and answer any questions you may have regarding voting registration, where and how to vote, and other helpful information. Check out the contact information for third-party organizations that provide registration assistance and services below:
Voters will need to update their voter registration if they have changed their name or address, or if they wish to change their political affiliation. If you need to update your voter registration, you may need to complete the registration process once again.
You can check your voter status by inputting your personal information into the Vote.org search tool here.
You can also contact your local election agency to check your voter status. Find your nearest office and contact information here.
You can also check your voter registration status and more at one of the third-party organizations listed in the “Third-Party Voting Registration Organizations” section above.
The different types of elections include:
You can see upcoming election dates and voter registration deadlines on RocktheVote.org here.
You can stay on top of upcoming elections by signing up for reminders through:
Depending on your state, you may need to vote at your designated polling location. Other states allow registered voters to vote at any location within the state. To find your polling location, you can:
To cast a vote in person, find your designated polling location here. When visiting a polling location on the Election Day, you may be required to bring a photo ID. Find out if your state requires a valid photo ID here.
To cast a vote by mail, you will need to request an absentee ballot. Find out more about who is eligible for absentee voting here.
If you have moved out of your voting district, you may have to register to vote once again and provide your updated address. Depending on your state, you may be able to update your registration or register to vote online, by mail, or in person.
If you move out of state, you will need to register to vote in your new state. Learn more about the voter registration process on a national scale here.
Third-party organizations such as Ballotpedia.org help you find information on candidates who will run in the upcoming elections. Learn more about the upcoming 2020 election here.
Elections are held to elect people into Federal, State, and Local offices.
Federal offices include the following:
State offices include the following:
Local offices include the following:
If you have further questions about absentee ballots or the voter registration process, contact your local election official. Find your nearest office and contact information here.
While we are not affiliated with the government in any way, our private company engaged writers to research the voting registration process and compiled a guide and the following answers to frequently asked questions. Our goal is to help you get the resources that you need by providing useful information on the process.
Our free Voter Registration Guide is filled with helpful information about how to register to vote, eligibility and how to get in touch with local offices. You can view or download our free guide here.
