Voting Rights
Ballot access depends on what state you live in. This map ranks states as Leaders, Slackers, or Blockers based on their policies affecting young voters. Select a state or use the dropdown to learn more.
Overall
Last updated July 17, 2026. Data provided in partnership with the Movement Advancement Project.
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Pre-Registration
Leaders allow young people to pre-register starting at age 16. Slackers allow young people to pre-register at 17 or if they will turn 18 by the next election. Blockers have a restrictive window in which people can register or do not have pre-registration available.
Last updated July 13, 2026. Data provided in partnership with the Movement Advancement Project.
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Automatic Voter Registration
Leaders have automatic voter registration in place. Slackers have a partial automatic voter registration system, sometimes called “front-end AVR”, in place. Blockers do not have automatic voter registration.
Last updated July 13, 2026. Data provided in partnership with the Movement Advancement Project.
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Online Voter Registration
Leaders have online voter registration available that does not require a state ID. Slackers have online registration available, but only with a state ID. Blockers do not have online registration available.
Last updated July 13, 2026. Data provided in partnership with the Movement Advancement Project.
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Voter Registration Deadlines
Leaders have same-day voter registration available. Slackers have a voter registration deadline that falls between 1-15 days prior to Election Day. Blockers have a voter registration deadline that falls between 16-30 days prior to Election Day.
Last updated July 15, 2026. Data provided in partnership with the Movement Advancement Project.
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Voter ID
Leaders do not require voter identification. ID may be requested, but a voter can still cast a regular ballot without it. Slackers either require non-photo ID OR request photo ID but provide alternate ways to vote if a voter doesn’t have ID, like a provisional ballot or identity affidavit. Blockers require photo ID and do not allow voters to vote without ID, or only count their vote if they return within a certain time period and present ID.
Last updated July 13, 2026. Data provided in partnership with the Movement Advancement Project.
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Student ID
Leaders permit voters to cast a ballot using a Student ID as an acceptable form of identification. Blockers do not accept Student IDs as valid identification for voting.
Last updated July 15, 2026. Data provided in partnership with the Movement Advancement Project.
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Early Voting
Leaders have an early voting period that lasts for 22+ days. Slackers have an early voting period that lasts between 1-21 days. Blockers do not have early voting available.
Last updated July 15, 2026. Data provided in partnership with the Movement Advancement Project.
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Absentee Voting
Leaders have vote-by-mail or no-excuse absentee ballots available. Blockers have absentee ballots available, but only for certain voters.
Last updated July 13, 2026. Data provided in partnership with the Movement Advancement Project.
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Voting in Primaries
Leaders allow 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections if they will turn 18 by the corresponding general election. Blockers do not allow 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections even if they will turn 18 by the corresponding general election.
Last updated July 13, 2026. Data provided in partnership with the Movement Advancement Project.
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Voting Rights Restoration
Leaders do not ever revoke voting rights due to legal convictions. Slackers restore voting rights automatically upon release from prison or completion of a sentence. Blockers require returning citizens to complete a waiting period or a formal rights restoration process to regain their voting rights, or never restore voting rights.
Last updated July 13, 2026. Data provided in partnership with the Movement Advancement Project.
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Citizenship Documentation Requirements
Leaders do not require documentation of citizenship for voters to register. Slackers require voters to submit a copy of proof of residency to register to vote, in addition to completing the voter registration form. Blockers require voters to provide proof of citizenship in order to register to vote.
Last updated July 13, 2026. Data provided in partnership with the Movement Advancement Project.
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Voter Roll Maintenance & Accuracy
Leaders are members of the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), a nonprofit organization created in 2012 to assist states in improving the accuracy of their voter rolls. Blockers are not members of ERIC.
Last updated July 15, 2026. Data provided in partnership with the Movement Advancement Project.
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Alabama Voting Rights Snapshot
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Alaska Voting Rights Snapshot
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Arizona Voting Rights Snapshot
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Arkansas Voting Rights Snapshot
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California Voting Rights Snapshot
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Colorado Voting Rights Snapshot
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Connecticut Voting Rights Snapshot
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Delaware Voting Rights Snapshot
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District of Columbia Voting Rights Snapshot
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Florida Voting Rights Snapshot
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Georgia Voting Rights Snapshot
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Hawaii Voting Rights Snapshot
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Idaho Voting Rights Snapshot
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Illinois Voting Rights Snapshot
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Indiana Voting Rights Snapshot
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Iowa Voting Rights Snapshot
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Kansas Voting Rights Snapshot
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Kentucky Voting Rights Snapshot
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Louisiana Voting Rights Snapshot
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Maine Voting Rights Snapshot
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Maryland Voting Rights Snapshot
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Massachusetts Voting Rights Snapshot
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Michigan Voting Rights Snapshot
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Minnesota Voting Rights Snapshot
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Mississippi Voting Rights Snapshot
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Missouri Voting Rights Snapshot
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Montana Voting Rights Snapshot
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Nebraska Voting Rights Snapshot
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Nevada Voting Rights Snapshot
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New Hampshire Voting Rights Snapshot
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New Jersey Voting Rights Snapshot
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New Mexico Voting Rights Snapshot
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New York Voting Rights Snapshot
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North Carolina Voting Rights Snapshot
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North Dakota Voting Rights Snapshot
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Ohio Voting Rights Snapshot
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Oklahoma Voting Rights Snapshot
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Oregon Voting Rights Snapshot
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Pennsylvania Voting Rights Snapshot
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Rhode Island Voting Rights Snapshot
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South Carolina Voting Rights Snapshot
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South Dakota Voting Rights Snapshot
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Tennessee Voting Rights Snapshot
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Texas Voting Rights Snapshot
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Utah Voting Rights Snapshot
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Vermont Voting Rights Snapshot
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Virginia Voting Rights Snapshot
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Washington Voting Rights Snapshot
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West Virginia Voting Rights Snapshot
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Wisconsin Voting Rights Snapshot
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Wyoming Voting Rights Snapshot