Voting Rights
States set voting policies so our access to the ballot box varies dramatically depending on where we live. Learn more about voting rights policies in your state.
Overall
This map classifies states as Leaders, Slackers, or Blockers based on a combination of state voting policies that impact young people’s access to democracy. Click a state on the map to get a quick look at its following policies:
- Automatic Voter Registration
- Same-Day Voter Registration
- Pre-Registration
- Online Voter Registration
- Early Voting
- Absentee Voting
- Voting in Primaries at 17
- Voting Rights Restoration
- Voter ID
- Documentation Requirements
Last updated August 1, 2021. The textured background of the map is an intentional accessibility feature for color blind users. Accessibility is core to our values.
Automatic Voter Registration
Leaders have automatic voter registration in place. Slackers have passed legislation for automatic voter registration, but have not yet implemented it. Blockers do not have automatic voter registration.
Last updated August 1, 2021. The textured background of the map is an intentional accessibility feature for color blind users. Accessibility is core to our values.
Same-Day Voter Registration
Leaders have same-day voter registration available for all voters with the same requirements as advance registration. Slackers have passed legislation for same-day registration but have not yet implemented it, or have same-day registration available, but with extra requirements or limitations on who is eligible or which offices they can vote for. Blockers do not have same-day registration available.
Last updated August 1, 2021. The textured background of the map is an intentional accessibility feature for color blind users. Accessibility is core to our values.
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 do not have pre-registration available.
Last updated August 1, 2021. The textured background of the map is an intentional accessibility feature for color blind users. Accessibility is core to our values.
Online Voter Registration
Leaders have online voter registration available that does not require a state ID to use. Slackers have online registration available, but only with a state ID. Blockers do not have online registration available.
Last updated August 1, 2021. The textured background of the map is an intentional accessibility feature for color blind users. Accessibility is core to our values.
Early Voting
Leaders have in-person early voting or no-excuse in-person absentee voting available. Slackers have passed legislation for early voting but have not yet implemented it, or only have early voting available with an approved excuse. Blockers do not have early voting available.
Last updated August 1, 2021. The textured background of the map is an intentional accessibility feature for color blind users. Accessibility is core to our values.
Absentee Voting
Leaders have vote-by-mail or no-excuse absentee ballots available. Slackers have absentee ballots available, but only for certain voters.
Last updated August 1, 2021. The textured background of the map is an intentional accessibility feature for color blind users. Accessibility is core to our values.
Voting in Primaries at 17
Leaders allow 17-year-olds to vote in any primary election if they will turn 18 by the corresponding general election. Slackers allow 17-year-olds to vote in some, but not all, primaries if they will turn 18 by the corresponding general election. Blockers do not allow 17-year-olds to vote in any primary elections even if they will turn 18 by the corresponding general election.
Last updated August 1, 2021. The textured background of the map is an intentional accessibility feature for color blind users. Accessibility is core to our values.
Voting Rights Restoration
Leaders do not ever revoke voting rights due to legal convictions. Slackers restore voting rights automatically upon 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 August 1, 2021. The textured background of the map is an intentional accessibility feature for color blind users. Accessibility is core to our values.
Voter ID
Leaders do not require voter identification to beyond federal HAVA requirements for first-time voters. Slackers request ID, but provide alternate ways to vote if a voter doesn’t have ID, like a provisional ballot or identity affidavit. Blockers require 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 August 1, 2021. The textured background of the map is an intentional accessibility feature for color blind users. Accessibility is core to our values.
Documentation Requirements
Leaders do not require documentation for most voters beyond the registration form. Slackers require voters to submit a copy of ID 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 August 1, 2021. The textured background of the map is an intentional accessibility feature for color blind users. Accessibility is core to our values.
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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