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This website provides information to help get every employee registered and exercise their right during any election.
This website provides information to help get every employee registered and exercise their right during any election.
Are you a first time voter?
Check out information just for you on the "How to Vote" tab, which outlines a step-by-step voting process.
Who is eligible to vote?
Voter Eligibility
You can vote in U.S. elections (federal, state, local) if you:
Are a U.S. citizen
Meet your state’s residency requirements
You can be homeless and still meet these requirements.
Are 18 years old on or before Election Day
In almost every state, you can register to vote before you turn 18 if you will be 18 by Election Day. See voter registration age requirements by state.
Voter Ineligibility
Are not registered to vote by your state’s voter registration deadline. North Dakota does not require voter registration.
Non-citizens, including permanent legal residents
Some people with felony convictions. Rules vary by state. Check with your state elections office about the laws in your state.
Some people who are mentally incapacitated. Rules vary by state.
U.S. citizens residing in U.S. territories are not eligible to vote for president in the general election.
Check with your state or local election office for any questions about who can and cannot vote.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
Every state except North Dakota requires citizens to register if they want to become voters. Depending on your state, the registration deadline could be as much as a month before an election.
Check the U.S. Vote Foundation to find your/all state's deadline for registering. You can also check your state or territory's election office for more details.
Please note - If you're already registered to vote, you will need to re-register if you've changed your name and or address.
How do I register to vote?
Register Online
Visit Vote.gov to register to vote. Depending on your state’s voter registration rules, the site can help you:
Register online. This is available for 40 states plus the District of Columbia.
Download the National Mail Voter Registration Form. You can fill it out onscreen and print the completed form, or print the blank form and fill it out by hand. Remember to sign the form before mailing it to the location listed for your state.
Find guidance for states and territories with different registration procedures.
Register in Person
You can register in person with your state or local election office. You may also be able to register at one of these nearby public facilities. Check with the actual location first.
State and county public assistance offices such as SNAP/food stamps and WIC
Please Note
If you're already registered to vote, you will need to re-register if you've changed your name and or address.
How do I vote in person?
Your polling place is where you go to vote on Election Day.
Find out where your polling place is located, its hours of operation and if you can change your polling place.
Click here to locate the polling place closest to you.
Two-thirds of states require identification when voting. Find out if yours does and if so, what kind of identification is needed with an interactive map of current Voter Identification Laws.
What do I need to take with me when voting in person?
Two-thirds of states require identification when voting.
Find out if yours does and if so, what kind of identification is needed with an interactive map of current Voter Identification Laws.
How do I vote by mail (Absentee Ballot)?
Each state has mail-in voting, but some allow you to take part only in certain circumstances.
Some states require an excuse before allowing you to vote by mail, however because of COVID-19, some states are giving all voters an excuse to vote by mail.
Because of the pandemic, your state may automatically send you an absentee ballot or a form to fill out to request one.
Visit your state election official website to find out if you can vote by mail.
What are the Time Off to Vote laws in each state?
This page shares the Time Off to Vote laws in each state.
Interested in becoming a poll worker?
Each state recruits poll workers differently. Typically signing up to be a poll worker is done with your local election office. In some places this is a county election office but it may also be a registrar or clerk at the county or local level. To find more information by state use this link.