Election Dates & Deadlines

Find out when elections are happening across the country.

Alabama

Early Voting: Alabama does not offer early voting.

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by 11:59 pm Mon Oct 19, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Mon Oct 19, 2026 In person: Close of business Mon Oct 19, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Not available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Online: Not available Mail: Received by Tuesday, October 27, 2026 In Person: Thu October 29, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: By mail: Received by noon Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 5:00 pm Mon November 2, 2026

Alaska

Early voting: Mon October 19, 2026 - Sun November 1, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Sun Oct 4, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Sun Oct 4, 2026 In person: received by Sun Oct 4, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available for presidential elections only Early Voting Period: Available for presidential elections only

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Online: Sat October 24, 2026 Mail: Received by Saturday, October 24, 2026 In Person: Sat October 24, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: By mail: Postmarked by Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026

Arizona

Early voting: Wed October 7, 2026 - Fri October 30, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by 11:59 pm Mon Oct 5, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Mon Oct 5, 2026 In person: Close of business Mon Oct 5, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Not available

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot: Online: Fri October 23, 2026 Mail: Received by Friday, October 23, 2026 In Person: Fri October 23, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot: By mail: Received by Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 7:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026

Arkansas

Early voting: Mon October 19, 2026 - Mon November 2, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Arkansas does not offer online voter registration. Mail: Postmarked by Mon Oct 5, 2026 In person: received by Mon Oct 5, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Not available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Online: Not available Mail: Received by Tuesday, October 27, 2026 In Person: Close of business Fri October 30, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: By mail: Received by 7:30 pm Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by Close of business Fri October 30, 2026

California

Early voting: Sat October 31, 2026 - Tue November 3, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Mon Oct 19, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Mon Oct 19, 2026 In person: received by Mon Oct 19, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available Early Voting Period: Available

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot: California automatically mails ballots to all registered voters. For more information about the California General Election, contact your local election official.
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot: By mail: Postmarked by Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026

Colorado

Early voting: Mon October 19, 2026 - Tue November 3, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by 11:59 pm Mon Oct 26, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Mon Oct 26, 2026 In person: received by Mon Oct 26, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available Early Voting Period: Available

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot: Colorado automatically mails ballots to all registered voters. For more information about the Colorado General Election, contact your local election official.
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot: By mail: Received by 7:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 7:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026

Connecticut

Early voting: Mon October 19, 2026 - Sun November 1, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Fri Oct 16, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Fri Oct 16, 2026 In person: received by Fri Oct 16, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available only for general elections Early Voting Period: Available only for general elections

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Online: Mon November 2, 2026 Mail: Received by Monday, November 02, 2026 In Person: Mon November 2, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: By mail: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 8:00 pm Mon November 2, 2026

Delaware

Early voting: Thu October 22, 2026 - Sun November 1, 2026 7:00 pm

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Sat Oct 10, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Sat Oct 10, 2026 In person: received by Sat Oct 10, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Not available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Online: Fri October 30, 2026 Mail: Received by Friday, October 30, 2026 In Person: noon Mon November 2, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: By mail: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026

District of Columbia

Early voting: Mon October 26, 2026 - Sun November 1, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Tue Oct 13, 2026 Mail: Received by Tue Oct 13, 2026 In person: received by Tue Oct 13, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available Early Voting Period: Available

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot: District of Columbia automatically mails ballots to all registered voters. For more information about the District of Columbia General Election, contact your local election official.
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot: By mail: Postmarked by Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026

Florida

Early voting: Sat October 24, 2026 - Sat October 31, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by 11:59 pm Mon Oct 5, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Mon Oct 5, 2026 In person: received by Mon Oct 5, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Not available

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot: Online: 5:00 pm Thu October 22, 2026 Mail: Received by 5:00 pm Thursday, October 22, 2026 In Person: 5:00 pm Thu October 22, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot: By mail: Received by 7:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 7:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026

Georgia

Early voting: Tue October 13, 2026 - Fri October 30, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Mon Oct 5, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Mon Oct 5, 2026 In person: Close of business Mon Oct 5, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Not available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Online: Fri October 23, 2026 Mail: Received by Friday, October 23, 2026 In Person: Fri October 23, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: By mail: Received by 7:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 7:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026

Hawaii

Early voting: Tue October 20, 2026 - Tue November 3, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Mon Oct 26, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Mon Oct 26, 2026 In person: 4:30 pm Mon Oct 26, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available Early Voting Period: Available

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot: Hawaii automatically mails ballots to all registered voters. For more information about the Hawaii General Election, contact your local election official.
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot: By mail: Received by 7:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 7:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026

Idaho

Early voting: Some counties offer early voting between Tue October 13, 2026 - Fri October 30, 2026 5:00 pm

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Fri Oct 23, 2026 Mail: Received by 5:00 pm Fri Oct 23, 2026 In person: 5:00 pm Fri Oct 23, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available Early Voting Period: Available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Online: 5:00 pm Fri October 23, 2026 Mail: Received by 5:00 pm Friday, October 23, 2026 In Person: 5:00 pm Fri October 23, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: By mail: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026

Illinois

Early voting: Thu September 24, 2026 - Mon November 2, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by 11:59 pm Sun Oct 18, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Tue Oct 6, 2026 In person: received by Tue Oct 6, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available Early Voting Period: Available

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot: Online: Thu October 29, 2026 Mail: Received by Thursday, October 29, 2026 In Person: Mon November 2, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot: By mail: Postmarked by Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 7:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026

Indiana

In-person absentee voting: Tue October 6, 2026 - Mon November 2, 2026 noon

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Mon Oct 5, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Mon Oct 5, 2026 In person: received by Mon Oct 5, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available In-Person Absentee Voting Period: Not available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Online: 11:59pm Thu October 22, 2026 Mail: Received by Thursday, October 22, 2026 In Person: Thu October 22, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: By mail: Received by 6:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 6:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026

Iowa

In-person absentee voting: Wed October 14, 2026 - Mon November 2, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Mon Oct 19, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Mon Oct 19, 2026 In person: 5:00 pm Mon Oct 19, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available In-Person Absentee Voting Period: Available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Online: Not available Mail: Received by 5:00 pm Monday, October 19, 2026 In Person: 5:00 pm Mon November 2, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: By mail: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026

Kansas

In-person absentee voting: Tue October 27, 2026 - Mon November 2, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Tue Oct 13, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Tue Oct 13, 2026 In person: received by Tue Oct 13, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available In-Person Absentee Voting Period: Not available

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot: Online: Not available Mail: Received by Tuesday, October 27, 2026 In Person: Tue October 27, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot: By mail: Received by close of polls Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by close of polls Tue November 3, 2026

Kentucky

In-person absentee voting: Thu October 29, 2026 - Sat October 31, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by 4:00 pm Mon Oct 5, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Mon Oct 5, 2026 In person: received by Mon Oct 5, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available In-Person Absentee Voting Period: Not available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Online: 11:59pm Tue October 20, 2026 Mail: Requests cannot be made by mail. In Person: Absentee ballots cannot be requested in person.
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: By mail: Received by 6:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 6:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026

Louisiana

Early voting: Tue October 20, 2026 - Tue October 27, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Tue Oct 13, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Mon Oct 5, 2026 In person: received by Mon Oct 5, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Not available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Online: 4:30 pm Fri October 30, 2026 Mail: Received by 4:30 pm Friday, October 30, 2026 In Person: 4:30 pm Fri October 30, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: By mail: Received by 4:30 pm Mon November 2, 2026 In person: Received by 4:30 pm Mon November 2, 2026

Maine

In-person absentee voting: Mon October 5, 2026 - Thu October 29, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: 5:00 pm Tue Oct 13, 2026 Mail: Received by Tue Oct 13, 2026 In person: received by Tue Nov 3, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available In-Person Absentee Voting Period: Available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Online: close of business Thu October 29, 2026 Mail: Received by Thursday, October 29, 2026 In Person: Close of business Thu October 29, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: By mail: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026

Maryland

Early voting: Thu October 22, 2026 - Thu October 29, 2026 8:00 pm

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by 11:59 pm Tue Oct 13, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Tue Oct 13, 2026 In person: 5:00 pm Tue Oct 13, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available Early Voting Period: Available

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot: Online: Tue October 27, 2026 Mail: Received by Tuesday, October 27, 2026 To receive ballot via emailed link: Received by Friday, October 30, 2026 In Person: Tue October 27, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot: By mail: Postmarked by Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026

Massachusetts

Early voting: Sat October 17, 2026 - Fri October 30, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by 11:59 pm Sat Oct 24, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Sat Oct 24, 2026 In person: received by Sat Oct 24, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Available up until 10 days before Election Day

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot: Online: 5:00 pm Tue October 27, 2026 Mail: Received by Tuesday, October 27, 2026 In Person: 5:00 pm Tue October 27, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot: By mail: Postmarked by Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by close of polls Tue November 3, 2026

Michigan

Early voting: Sat October 24, 2026 – Sun November 1, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Mon Oct 19, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Mon Oct 19, 2026 In person: 8:00 pm Tue Nov 3, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available Early Voting Period: Available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Online: 5:00 pm Fri October 30, 2026 Mail: Received by Friday, October 30, 2026 In Person: 4:00 pm Mon November 2, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: By mail: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026

Minnesota

Early voting: Fri September 18, 2026 - Mon November 2, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by 11:59 pm Tue Oct 13, 2026 Mail: Received by Tue Oct 13, 2026 In person: 5:00 pm Tue Oct 13, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available Early Voting Period: Available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Online: Tue October 20, 2026 Mail: Recommended by Tuesday, October 20, 2026 In Person: Recommended by Tue October 20, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: By mail: Received by Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 5:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026

Mississippi

In-person absentee voting: Mon September 21, 2026 - Sat October 31, 2026 noon

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Mississippi does not offer online voter registration. Mail: Postmarked by Mon Oct 5, 2026 In person: received by Mon Oct 5, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available In-Person Absentee Voting Period: Not available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Online: Not available Mail: There is no deadline to request an absentee ballot. Make sure your application is received in time for your Election Official to mail you a ballot. In Person: noon Sat October 31, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: By mail: Postmarked by Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Ballots must be returned by mail.

Missouri

In-person absentee voting: Tue October 20, 2026 - Mon November 2, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Wed Oct 7, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Wed Oct 7, 2026 In person: Close of business Wed Oct 7, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available In-Person Absentee Voting Period: Not available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Online: Not available Mail: Received by Wednesday, October 21, 2026 In Person: 5:00 pm Mon November 2, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: By mail: Received by close of polls Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by close of polls Tue November 3, 2026

Montana

In-person absentee voting: Mon October 5, 2026 - Mon November 2, 2026 noon

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Montana does not offer online voter registration. Mail: Postmarked by Mon Oct 5, 2026 In person: received by Mon Oct 5, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available In-Person Absentee Voting Period: Available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Online: Not available Mail: Received by noon Monday, November 02, 2026 In Person: noon Mon November 2, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: By mail: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026

Nebraska

Early voting: Mon October 5, 2026 - Mon November 2, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by 11:59 pm Fri Oct 16, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Fri Oct 16, 2026 In person: 6:00 pm Fri Oct 23, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Not available

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot: Online: Not available Mail: Received by 6:00 pm Friday, October 23, 2026 In Person: 6:00 pm Fri October 23, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot: By mail: Received by close of polls Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by close of polls Tue November 3, 2026

Nevada

Early voting: Sat October 17, 2026 - Fri October 30, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Wed Oct 21, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Tue Oct 6, 2026 In person: received by Tue Oct 6, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available Early Voting Period: Available

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot: Nevada automatically mails ballots to all registered voters. For more information about the Nevada General Election, contact your local election official.
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot: By mail: Postmarked by Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 7:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026

New Hampshire

Early Voting: New Hampshire does not offer early voting.

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: New Hampshire does not offer online voter registration. Mail: Received by Wed Oct 14, 2026 In person: received by Wed Oct 14, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Online: Not available Mail: Received by noon Monday, November 02, 2026 In Person: 5:00 pm Mon November 2, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: By mail: Received by Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 5:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026

New Jersey

Early voting: Sat October 24, 2026 - Sun November 1, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Tue Oct 13, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Tue Oct 13, 2026 In person: Close of business Tue Oct 13, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Not available

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot: Online: Tue October 27, 2026 Mail: Received by Tuesday, October 27, 2026 In Person: 3:00 pm Mon November 2, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot: By mail: Postmarked by Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026

New Mexico

Early voting: Tue October 6, 2026 - Sat October 31, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Tue Oct 6, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Tue Oct 6, 2026 In person: received by Tue Oct 6, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available Early Voting Period: Available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Online: Tue October 20, 2026 Mail: Received by Tuesday, October 20, 2026 In Person: Tue October 20, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: By mail: Received by 7:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 7:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026

New York

Early voting: Sat October 24, 2026 - Sun November 1, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Sat Oct 24, 2026 Mail: Received by Sat Oct 24, 2026 In person: received by Sat Oct 24, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Available on first day of early voting at local elections office

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot: Online: Sat October 24, 2026 Mail: Received by Saturday, October 24, 2026 In Person: Mon November 2, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot: By mail: Postmarked by Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 9:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026

North Carolina

Early voting: Some counties offer early voting between Thu October 15, 2026 - Sat October 31, 2026 3:00 pm

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Fri Oct 9, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Fri Oct 9, 2026 In person: received by Fri Oct 9, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Online: 5:00 pm Tue October 20, 2026 Mail: Received by 5:00 pm Tuesday, October 20, 2026 In Person: 5:00 pm Tue October 20, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: By mail: Received by 7:30 pm Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 7:30 pm Tue November 3, 2026

North Dakota

Early voting: Only some counties offer early voting, check with your local election official.

Voter Registration Deadline

North Dakota does not require voter registration

Same-Day Voter Registration

North Dakota does not require voter registration

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Online: Not available Mail: There is no deadline to request an absentee ballot. Make sure your application is received in time for your Election Official to mail you a ballot. In Person: There is no deadline for absentee ballot requests to be received. Make sure your application is received in time for your Election Official to get a ballot to you.

Ohio

Early voting: Tue October 6, 2026 - Sun November 1, 2026 5:00 pm

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Mon Oct 5, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Mon Oct 5, 2026 In person: received by Mon Oct 5, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Not available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Online: Not available Mail: Received by close of business Tuesday, October 27, 2026 In Person: Close of business Tue October 27, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: By mail: Received by Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 7:30 pm Tue November 3, 2026

Oklahoma

Early voting: Wed October 28, 2026 - Sat October 31, 2026 2:00 pm

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by Fri Oct 9, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Fri Oct 9, 2026 In person: received by Fri Oct 9, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Not available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Online: 5:00 pm Mon October 19, 2026 Mail: Received by 5:00 pm Monday, October 19, 2026 In Person: 5:00 pm Mon October 19, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: By mail: Received by 7:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by Close of business Mon November 2, 2026

Oregon

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by 11:59 pm Tue Oct 13, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Tue Oct 13, 2026 In person: Close of business Tue Oct 13, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Not available

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot: Oregon automatically mails ballots to all registered voters. For more information about the Oregon General Election, contact your local election official.
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot: By mail: Postmarked by Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026

Pennsylvania

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Mon Oct 19, 2026 Mail: Received by Mon Oct 19, 2026 In person: received by Mon Oct 19, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available In-Person Absentee Voting Period: Not available

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot: Online: 5:00 pm Tue October 27, 2026 Mail: Received by 5:00 pm Tuesday, October 27, 2026 In Person: 5:00 pm Tue October 27, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot: By mail: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026

Rhode Island

Early voting: Wed October 14, 2026 - Mon November 2, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Sun Oct 4, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Sun Oct 4, 2026 In person: received by Sun Oct 4, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available for presidential elections only Early Voting Period: Available for presidential elections only

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot: Online: Tue October 13, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Tuesday, October 13, 2026 In Person: 4:00 pm Tue October 13, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot: By mail: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026

South Carolina

Early voting: Mon October 19, 2026 - Sat October 31, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by 11:59 pm Sun Oct 4, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Mon Oct 5, 2026 In person: received by Fri Oct 2, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Not available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Online: Not available Mail: Received by 5:00 pm Friday, October 23, 2026 In Person: 5:00 pm Fri October 23, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: By mail: Received by 7:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 7:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026

South Dakota

In-person absentee voting: Fri September 18, 2026 - Mon November 2, 2026 5:00 pm

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: South Dakota does not offer online voter registration. Mail: Received by Mon Oct 19, 2026 In person: received by Mon Oct 19, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available In-Person Absentee Voting Period: Not available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Online: Not available Mail: Received by 5:00 pm Monday, November 02, 2026 In Person: 5:00 pm Mon November 2, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: By mail: Received by Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by Tue November 3, 2026

Tennessee

Early voting: Wed October 14, 2026 - Thu October 29, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Mon Oct 5, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Mon Oct 5, 2026 In person: received by Mon Oct 5, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Not available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Online: Not available Mail: Received by Saturday, October 24, 2026 In Person: Absentee ballots cannot be requested in person.
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: By mail: Received by close of polls Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Ballots must be returned by mail.

Texas

Early voting: Mon October 19, 2026 - Fri October 30, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Texas does not offer online voter registration. Mail: Postmarked by Mon Oct 5, 2026 In person: received by Mon Oct 5, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Not available

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot: Online: Not available Mail: Received by Friday, October 23, 2026 In Person: Fri October 23, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot: By mail: Postmarked by Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 7:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026

Utah

Early voting: Tue October 20, 2026 - Fri October 30, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: 5:00 pm Fri Oct 23, 2026 Mail: Received by Fri Oct 23, 2026 In person: 5:00 pm Fri Oct 23, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available Early Voting Period: Available

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot: Utah automatically mails ballots to all registered voters. For more information about the Utah Regular General Election, contact your local election official.
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot: By mail: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026

Vermont

Early voting: Sat September 19, 2026 - Mon November 2, 2026 5:00 pm

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Fri Oct 30, 2026 Mail: Received by Tue Nov 3, 2026 In person: received by Tue Nov 3, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available Early Voting Period: Available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Vermont automatically mails ballots to all registered voters. For more information about the Vermont General Election, contact your local election official.
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: By mail: Received by 7:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 7:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026

Virginia

Early voting: Fri September 18, 2026 - Sat October 31, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Fri Oct 23, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Fri Oct 23, 2026 In person: 5:00 pm Fri Oct 23, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available Early Voting Period: Available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Online: 5:00 pm Fri October 23, 2026 Mail: Received by 5:00 pm Friday, October 23, 2026 In Person: 5:00 pm Fri October 23, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: By mail: Postmarked by Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 7:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026

Washington

Early voting: Fri October 16, 2026 - Tue November 3, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by midnight Mon Oct 26, 2026 Mail: Received by Mon Oct 26, 2026 In person: 8:00 pm Tue Nov 3, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available Early Voting Period: Available

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot: Washington automatically mails ballots to all registered voters. For more information about the Washington General Election, contact your local election official.
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot: By mail: Postmarked by Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026

West Virginia

Early voting: Wed October 21, 2026 - Sat October 31, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by 11:59 pm Tue Oct 13, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Tue Oct 13, 2026 In person: received by Tue Oct 13, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Not available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Online: Not available Mail: Received by Wednesday, October 28, 2026 In Person: Wed October 28, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: By mail: Postmarked by Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by Tue November 3, 2026

Wisconsin

In-person absentee voting: Only some counties offer early voting, check with your local election official.

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by 11:59 pm Wed Oct 14, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Wed Oct 14, 2026 In person: 5:00 pm Fri Oct 30, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available In-Person Absentee Voting Period: Available up until the Friday before election day

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Online: 5:00 pm Thu October 29, 2026 Mail: Received by 5:00 pm Thursday, October 29, 2026 In Person: Sun November 1, 2026
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: By mail: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 8:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026

Wyoming

In-person absentee voting: Tue October 6, 2026 - Mon November 2, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Wyoming does not offer online voter registration. Mail: Received by Mon Oct 19, 2026 In person: Tue Nov 3, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available In-Person Absentee Voting Period: Available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Online: Not available Mail: There is no deadline to request an absentee ballot. Make sure your application is received in time for your Election Official to mail you a ballot. In Person: There is no deadline for absentee ballot requests to be received. Make sure your application is received in time for your Election Official to get a ballot to you.
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: By mail: Received by 7:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026 In person: Received by 7:00 pm Tue November 3, 2026

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