Voter Pre-Registration for Under 18

Voters must provide an approved excuse to vote absentee in Alabama. See if you're eligible to request a ballot with Rock the Vote.

ID is required to vote in Alabama. Valid forms of ID include:

– Valid Driver's License (not expired or has been expired less than 60 days)
– Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Digital Driver's License
Valid Non-driver ID (not expired or has been expired less than 60 days)
– Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Digital Non-driver ID
– Valid Alabama Photo Voter ID
– Valid State Issued ID (Alabama or any other state)
– Valid AL Department of Corrections Release- Temporary ID (Photo Required)
– Valid AL Movement/Booking Sheet from Prison/Jail System (Photo Required)
– Valid Pistol Permit (Photo Required)
– Valid Federal Issued ID
– Valid US Passport
– Valid Employee ID from Federal Government, State of Alabama, County Government, Municipality, Board, Authority, or other entity of this state
– Valid student or employee ID from a college or university in the State of Alabama (including postgraduate technical or professional schools)
– Valid Military ID
– Valid Tribal ID

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you will be allowed to vote a provisional ballot as provided for by law. In addition, you will also be allowed to vote if you are positively identified by two election officials as a voter on the poll list who is eligible to vote and the election officials sign a sworn affidavit stating so.

To pre-register to vote in Alabama, you must be 18 years old on or before Election Day.

Alabama has open primaries. Any registered voter can participate in primary elections, regardless of political party, although you will have to declare a political party preference in order to vote in a partisan primary. Voters who participate in a party's primary may only vote in that party's runoff election; voters who do not participate in a partisan primary may vote in either runoff election. 17-year-olds cannot vote in the primary election even if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Alabama does not offer same day voter registration.

You must register at least 14 days before the election and can do so online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: Voter registration closes 14 days before Election Day.
Mail: Voter registration must be postmarked 14 days before Election Day.
In person: Voter registration closes 14 days before Election Day.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote by mail in Alaska.

ID is required to vote in Alaska. Valid forms of ID include:

– Voter ID card
– Driver’s license
– State ID
– Military ID
– Passport
– Hunting or fishing license
– Other current or valid photo ID

Student ID is not considered acceptable ID.

If you do not have the one of the forms of ID listed above, you may present a current utility bill or paycheck, government check or bank statement, or other government issued document.

If you do not have any of the above, you may be asked to vote a questioned ballot if your name is not on the precinct register, your residence address has changed, you do not have identification, you already voted, or an observer challenges your qualifications to vote.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote early.

To pre-register to vote in Alaska, you must be 18 years old or within 90 days of your 18th birthday.

Alaska has open primaries, as a nonpartisan top 4 primary is used to determine the top four vote getters that will advance to the General Election, regardless of political affiliation. For Republican presidential primaries, Republicans, nonpartisans, and undeclared voters may participate. For Democratic/Independence Party presidential primaries, any registered voter may participate, regardless of political party. 17-year-olds cannot vote in the primary election even if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election, except for the Democratic/Independence Party presidential primary.

Alaska only allows same-day registration for presidential/vice presidential elections.

If you don’t wish to register and vote on the same day, you can register before the election online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: Your voter registration must be received 30 days before Election Day.
Mail: Your voter registration must be postmarked 30 days before Election Day.
In person: Your voter registration must be received 30 days before Election Day.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote by mail in Arizona.

ID is required to vote in Arizona. Valid forms of ID include:

– Valid Arizona driver license
– Valid Arizona non-operating identification card
– Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification
– Valid United States federal, state, or local government-issued identification

If you cannot provide one of the above forms of Photo ID, you may also show TWO of the following forms of identification that display your name and address:

– Utility bill dated within 90 days of the date of the election
– Bank or credit union statement that is dated within 90 days of the date of the election
– Valid Arizona Vehicle Registration
– Indian census card
– Property tax statement of the elector's residence
– Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification
– Arizona vehicle insurance card
– Recorder's Certificate
– Valid United States federal, state, or local government-issued identification, including a voter registration card issued by the County Recorder
– Any mailing to the elector marked “Official Election Material”

You may also "mix and match" from both lists and show:

– Any valid photo identification from List 1 in which the address does not reasonably match the precinct register, accompanied by a non-photo identification from List 2 in which the address does reasonably match the precinct register
– U.S. Passport without address and one valid item from List 2
– U.S. Military identification without address and one valid item from List 2

Student ID is not considered acceptable ID.

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you may vote a provisional ballot. Provisional ballots are counted only if you provide identification to the county recorder by 5pm on the fifth business day after a general election that includes an election for federal office, or by 5pm on the third business day after any other election.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote early.

You can pre-register to vote in Arizona if you will turn 18 years old by the next general election.

Arizona has open primaries. Any registered voter can participate in primary elections, regardless of political party. For a Presidential Preference Election (PPE), only voters registered with a participating party can vote as Arizona does not classify a PPE as a primary election. For primaries, registered independent voters may choose one party's primary ballot to vote on and will remain independent for future elections. Voters enrolled with a party must vote in their party’s primary.17-year-olds cannot vote in the primary election even if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Arizona does not offer same-day voter registration.

You must register to vote at least 29 days before the election and can do so online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: Your voter registration must be received 29 days before Election Day.
Mail: Your voter registration must be postmarked 29 days before Election Day, and received by 7 p.m. on Election Day.
In person: Your voter registration must be received 29 days before Election Day.

Voters must provide an approved excuse to vote absentee in Arkansas. See if you're eligible to request a ballot with Rock the Vote.

ID is required to vote in Arkansas. Valid forms of ID include any document or verification card that:

– shows your name;
– shows your photograph;
– is issued by the United States, the State of Arkansas, or an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the State of Arkansas; and
– if displaying an expiration date, is not expired or expired no more than four (4) years before the date of the election in which you seek to vote

Student ID is acceptable ID.

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you will be able to cast a provisional ballot. The ballot will be counted only if you present acceptable identification to the county clerk or election board by noon the Monday following the election.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote early.

You can pre-register to vote in Arkansas if you will turn 18 years old before the next election.

Arkansas has open primaries. Any registered voter can participate in primary elections, regardless of political party. 17-year-olds cannot vote in the primary election even if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Arkansas does not offer same-day voter registration.

You must register at least 30 days before the election and can do so by mail or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Mail: Your voter registration must be postmarked 30 days before Election Day.
In person: Your voter registration must be received 30 days before Election Day.

All voters in California are mailed a ballot.

ID is not required in California unless you are voting for the first time in a federal election (Presidential or Congressional), or if you are a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not provide identification with your registration.

Valid forms of ID include any current and valid photo identification, or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address.

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you may cast a provisional ballot.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote early.

You can pre-register to vote in California when you turn 16 or 17 years old.

In California, presidential primaries are closed. For all other primaries, California uses a top-two primary system that allows voters to choose among all candidates running for each office. The two candidates who receive the most votes in the Primary Election qualify for the General Election. 17-year-olds cannot vote in the primary election even if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

California offers same-day registration during the early voting period as well as on Election Day.

If you don’t wish to register and vote on the same day, you can register before the election online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: Your voter registration must be received 15 days before Election Day.
Mail: Your voter registration must be postmarked 15 days before Election Day.
In person: Your voter registration must be received 15 days before Election Day.

All registered voters in the state will receive mail ballots automatically for the November 3 general election.

All voters in Colorado are mailed a ballot.

ID is required to vote in Colorado. Valid forms of ID include:

– A valid Colorado driver’s license or valid identification card issued by the Colorado Department of Revenue
– A valid U.S. passport
– A valid employee identification card with your photograph issued by the U.S., Colorado, or their subdivisions
– A valid pilot’s license issued by the federal aviation administration or other authorized agency of the U.S.
– A valid U.S. military identification card with your photograph
– A copy of a current (within the last 60 days) utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name
– A Certificate of Degree of Indian or Alaskan Native Blood
– A valid Medicare or Medicaid card issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
– A certified copy of your U.S. birth certificate
– Certified documentation of naturalization
– A valid student identification card with your photograph, issued by an institute of higher education in Colorado
– A valid veteran identification card issued by the U.S. department of veterans affairs veterans health administration with your photograph
– A valid identification card issued by a federally recognized tribal government certifying tribal membership
– Any form of identification listed above that shows your address must show a Colorado address to qualify as an acceptable form of identification.

The following documents are also considered acceptable forms of identification for voting:
– Verification that you are a resident of a group residential facility, as defined in section 1-1-104(18.5), C.R.S.
– Verification that you are a person committed to the department of human services and confined and eligible to register and vote
– Written correspondence from the county sheriff or their designee to the county clerk indicating that you are confined in a county jail or detention facility

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you will be able to cast a provisional ballot, which will be counted if the election official confirms your eligibility to vote.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote early.

You can pre-register to vote in Colorado when you turn 16 years old.

Colorado has semi-open primaries. Voters registered with a particular political party can vote in that party’s primary, as can unaffiliated voters. 18 year olds can vote in primaries.

Colorado offers same-day registration during the early voting period as well as on Election Day.

If you don’t wish to register and vote on the same day, you can register before the election online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: Your voter registration must be received 8 days before Election Day.
Mail: Your voter registration must be postmarked 8 days before Election Day.
In person: You can register to vote at a voter registration agency or a local driver's license examination facility 8 days before Election Day.

Voters must provide an approved excuse to vote absentee in Connecticut. See if you're eligible to request a ballot with Rock the Vote.

ID is required to vote in Connecticut. Valid forms of ID include:

– Social security card
– Any pre-printed form of identification that shows your name and address, OR name and signature, OR name and photograph

If you go to your polling place without one of the forms of ID as described above, you can vote a regular ballot by signing an affidavit in lieu of ID.

If you are a first time voter who registered by mail after January 1, 2003, are voting for the first time in an primary or general election with federal candidates on the ballot, and have a "mark" next to your name on the official registry list, you must present one of the following:
– A copy of a current and valid photo identification that shows your name and address
– A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows your name and address

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you may vote a provisional ballot.

You can pre-register to vote in Connecticut if you are 17 years old and will turn 18 by the next election, unless it is a special election.

Connecticut has closed primaries. Voters registered with a particular party may only vote in that party's primary. 17-year-olds can vote in the primary election if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Connecticut offers same-day registration on Election Day.

If you don’t wish to register and vote on the same day, you can register before the election online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: Your voter registration must be received 7 days before a general election (or 5 days before a primary election)
Mail: Your voter registration must be postmarked 7 days before a general election (or 5 days before a primary election)
In person: Your voter registration must be received 7 days before a general election (or noon before the last business day before a primary election)

Voters must provide an approved excuse to vote absentee in Delaware. See if you're eligible to request a ballot with Rock the Vote.

ID is not required in Delaware unless you are voting for the first time in a federal election (Presidential or Congressional), or if you are a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not provide identification with your registration. However, you may still be asked for it at the polls.

Valid forms of ID include any current and valid photo identification, or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address.

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you must fill out a form affirming your identity and then vote normally.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote early.

If you are 16 or older and obtaining a driver’s license at the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), you will be provided the opportunity to pre-register to vote. You will be eligible to vote if you will be 18 years old on or before the date of the next General Election.

Delaware has closed primaries. Voters registered with a particular party may only vote in that party's primary. 17-year-olds can vote in the primary election if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Delaware does not offer same-day voter registration.

The deadline to register to vote for the 2022 General Election is October 15, 2022.

All voters in District of Columbia are mailed a ballot.

ID is only required to vote in District of Columbia if you plan to register in person during the Early Voting period or on Election Day or if someone in the polling place challenges your identity.

You must also provide ID if you are voting for the first time in a federal election (Presidential or Congressional) or if you registered by mail and did not provide identification at that time.

Valid forms of ID must display the name and address of the voter, and can include the following:
– Valid District of Columbia DMV-issued ID
– Government check or paycheck (issue date must be within 90 days of Election Day)
– Bank statement (statement date must be within 90 days of Election Day)
– Current utility bill (does not include cell phone; bill date must be within 90 days of Election Day)
– Student housing statement/tuition bill
– Homeless shelter occupancy statement
– Residential Lease
– Other current government document that shows your name and address

Student ID is not considered acceptable ID.

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID will be able to vote by Special Ballot. The day after Election Day, you may visit the Special Ballot Status page of www.dcboe.org or call 1-866-DC VOTES (1-866-328-6837) to learn of the Board’s preliminary determination to either count or reject your Special Ballot.

If the Board of Elections rejects your Special Ballot, you may challenge this decision by scheduling an appeal hearing, which will be held on the Thursday after Election Day. If you do not win your appeal, you have one business day after the Board makes its final determination to appeal the decision to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote early.

You can pre-register to vote in D.C. when you turn 16 years old.

D.C. has closed primaries. Voters registered with a particular party may only vote in that party's primary. 17-year-olds can vote in the primary election if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

D.C. offers same-day registration during the early voting period as well as on Election Day.

If you don’t wish to register and vote on the same day, you can register before the election online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: Your voter registration must be received 21 days before Election Day.
Mail: Your voter registration must be received 21 days before Election Day.
In person: Your voter registration must be received 21 days before Election Day.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote by mail in Florida.

ID is required to vote in Florida. Valid forms of ID include:

– Florida driver’s license
– Florida identification card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
– U.S. passport
– Debit or credit card
– Military identification
– Student identification
– Retirement center identification
– Neighborhood association identification
– Public assistance identification
– Veteran health identification card issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
– License to carry a concealed weapon or firearm
– Employee identification card issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the Federal Government, the state, a county, or a municipality

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you can vote a provisional ballot, which will count as long as you are eligible and voted in the proper precinct and the signature on your provisional ballot matches the signature in your registration record.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote early.

You can pre-register to vote in Florida when you turn 16 years old.

Florida has closed primaries. Voters registered with a particular party may only vote in that party's primary. 17-year-olds cannot vote in the primary election even if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Florida does not offer same-day voter registration.

You must register to vote at least 29 days before the election and can do so online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: Your voter registration must be received 29 days before Election Day.
Mail: Your voter registration must be postmarked 29 days before Election Day.
In person: Your voter registration to be received 29 days before Election Day.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote absentee in Georgia.

ID is required to vote in Georgia. Valid forms of ID include:

– Any valid state or federal government-issued photo ID, including a free ID card issued by your county registrar's office or the Georgia Department of Driver Services
– A Georgia driver's license, even if expired
– Student ID from a Georgia public College or University
– Valid employee photo ID from any branch, department, agency, or entity of the U.S. Government, Georgia, or any county, municipality, board, authority or other entity of this state
– Valid U.S. passport
– Valid U.S. military photo ID
– Valid tribal photo ID containing your photograph

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you can vote a provisional ballot, but you must affirm that you are the voter identified on the voter roll. Your vote will only be counted if you provide the County Registrar's Office with a copy of a valid photo ID. For your vote to count, you must send a copy of your valid photo ID to your County Registrar's Office within three days of the election.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote early.

You can pre-register to vote in Georgia when you turn 17 ½ years old.

Georgia has open primaries. Any registered voter can participate in primary elections, regardless of political party. 17-year-olds cannot vote in the primary election even if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Georgia does not offer same-day voter registration. You must register to vote at least 30 days before the election. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: Your voter registration must be received 30 days before Election Day.
Mail: Voter registration closes 30 days before Election Day.

All voters in Hawaii are mailed a ballot.

ID is not required in Hawaii unless you are voting for the first time in a federal election (Presidential or Congressional), or if you are a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not provide identification with your registration. You may also be asked to show ID when voting in person to expedite the check-in process.

Valid forms of ID include any current and valid photo identification, or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address.

If ID is not presented, you may be asked to recite personal information like your date of birth and address for corroboration.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote early.

You can pre-register to vote in Hawaii when you turn 16 years old.

Hawaii has open primaries for congressional and state elections. Any registered voter can participate in primary elections, regardless of political party. Hawaii does not conduct a presidential primary. 17-year-olds cannot participate in primaries even if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Hawaii offers same-day registration during the early voting period as well as on Election Day.

If you don’t wish to register and vote on the same day, you can register online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: There is no deadline to register online.
Mail: Your voter registration must be postmarked 10 days before Election Day.
In person: There is no deadline to register in person.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote absentee in Idaho.

ID is required to vote in Idaho. Valid forms of ID include:

– An Idaho driver’s license or Idaho photo identification card
– A U.S. passport or Federal photo identification card
– A tribal photo identification card
– A current student photo ID, issued by an Idaho high school or post secondary education institution
– A license to carry a concealed weapon issued by a county sheriff in Idaho

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID, you will be able to vote if you sign a Personal Identification Affidavit, whereby you will swear to your identity under penalty of perjury.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote early.

Idaho does not offer pre-registration. You must be at least 18 years old to register to vote.

Idaho has semi-open and closed primaries. Voters registered with a particular party may only vote in that party's primary. A voter may only participate in the primary election of the political party for which they are registered, unless a party allows unaffiliated voters and/or voters registered with other parties to also participate in their primary. Unaffiliated voters can participate in all congressional and state primaries as well as Democratic presidential primaries, but only registered Republicans can participate in Republican presidential primaries. 17-year-olds cannot vote in the primary election if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Idaho has semi-open and closed primaries. Voters registered with a particular party may only vote in that party's primary. A voter may only participate in the primary election of the political party for which they are registered, unless a party allows unaffiliated voters and/or voters registered with other parties to also participate in their primary. 17-year-olds cannot vote in the primary election if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Idaho offers same-day registration on Election Day.

If you don’t wish to register and vote on the same day, you can register before the election online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: Your voter registration must be received 24 days before Election Day.
Mail: Your voter registration must be postmarked 24 days before Election Day.
In person: Your voter registration must be received 24 days before Election Day.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote by mail in Illinois.

ID is not required in Illinois unless you are voting for the first time in a federal election (Presidential or Congressional), or if you are a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not provide identification with your registration.

Valid forms of ID include any current and valid photo identification, or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address.

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you can vote with a provisional ballot. In order for the ballot to be counted, submit additional information to the election authority within seven days following the election.

The election authority has 14 days following the election to determine your eligibility to vote and if the ballot should be counted. After that, you may check the status of that ballot to determine whether or not it was counted. If the ballot is not counted, the provisional voter affidavit will be used as a registration application and you will be sent a voter’s registration ID card.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote early.

You can pre-register to vote in Illinois if you if you will turn 17 years old by the next primary election and 18 by the next general or consolidated election.

Illinois has open primaries. In a primary election, you must select one political party ballot to vote or request a non-partisan ballot (public questions only) if available. You have the freedom to change your party choice in each primary election. 17-year-olds can vote in the primary election if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Illinois offers same-day registration during the early voting period as well as on Election Day.

If you don’t wish to register and vote on the same day, you can register before the election online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: Voter registration closes 16 days before Election Day.
Mail: Your voter registration must be postmarked 27 days before Election Day.
In person: Voter registration closes 27 days before Election Day.

Voters must provide an approved excuse to vote absentee in Indiana. See if you're eligible to request a ballot with Rock the Vote.

ID is required to vote in Indiana. Valid forms of ID include any State of Indiana or U.S. government-issued photo ID that displays your photo, displays your name (which conforms to your voter registration record), and displays an expiration date that is either current or expired sometime after the date of the last General Election

In most cases, an Indiana driver license, Indiana photo ID card, Military ID, or U.S. Passport is sufficient. Student ID is also acceptable ID.

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you may cast a provisional ballot, after which you will have until noon 10 days after the election to follow up with the county election board and either provide the necessary documentation or affirm one of the law’s exemptions applies to you.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote absentee in-person.

You can pre-register to vote in Indiana if you will turn 18 years old by the next general or municipal election.

Indiana has open primaries. Any registered voter can participate in primary elections, regardless of political party. If you are affiliated with either the Democratic Party or the Republican Party, you are entitled to vote for candidates of that party at the primary election. However, you must state which party you are affiliated with by asking the poll workers for the ballot of that party. You may only vote for candidates in the party whose ballot you select. If you are not affiliated with either of these two parties, you are still entitled to vote on a public question that is held on the same day as the primary without asking for a party ballot. 17-year-olds can vote in the primary election if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election, although they may have to vote a special ballot that does not include all of the same questions as the regular ballot.

Indiana does not offer same-day voter registration.

You must register to vote at least 29 days before the elections and can do so online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: Voter registration closes 29 days before Election Day.
Mail: Your voter registration must be postmarked 29 days before Election Day.
In person: Your voter registration must be received in person 29 days before Election Day.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote absentee in Iowa.

ID is required to vote in Iowa. Valid forms of ID include:

– Iowa driver’s license or non-operator ID
– U.S. passport
– U.S. military ID or veteran’s ID
– tribal ID/document
– Iowa voter ID card

Student ID is not considered acceptable ID.

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID, you will be offered a provisional ballot and can provide ID up until the time of the county canvass of votes (Monday after election day for Primary and General Elections).

Voters do not need an excuse to vote absentee in-person.

You can pre-register to vote in Iowa when you turn 17 years old.

Iowa has both caucuses and primaries. Caucuses are run by political parties and are used primarily to select delegates from the local to the national level who then represent voters’ preferences in terms of presidential candidates and party issues. Primaries are run by the state, where voters cast secret ballots in order to elect officials in all races excluding presidential.

Iowa has closed caucuses. Voters must be registered with a party in order to attend that party’s caucus.

Iowa has closed primaries. Voters registered with a particular party may only vote in that party's primary. Primaries are run by the state, where voters cast secret ballots in order to elect officials in all races excluding presidential. 17-year-olds can vote in the primary election if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Iowa offers same-day registration during the early voting period as well as on Election Day.

If you don’t wish to register and vote on the same day, you can register before the election online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: Your voter registration must be received 15 days before Election Day.
Mail: Your voter registration must be postmarked 15 days before Election Day.
In person: Your voter registration must be received 15 days before Election Day.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote by mail in Kansas.

ID is required to vote in Kansas. Valid forms of ID include:

– A driver’s license or nondriver’s identification card issued by Kansas or by another state or district of the U.S.
– A concealed carry of handgun license issued by Kansas or a concealed carry of handgun or weapon license issued by another state or district of the U.S.
– A United States passport
– An employee badge or identification document issued by a municipal, county, state, or federal government office
– A military identification document issued by the U.S.
– A student identification card issued by an accredited postsecondary institution of education in the state of Kansas
– A public assistance identification card issued by a municipal, county, state or federal government office
– An identification card issued by an Indian tribe

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you will be provided with a provisional ballot.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote absentee in-person.

You can pre-register to vote in Kansas if you are 17 years old and will turn 18 by the next election.

Kansas has closed primaries. Voters registered with a particular party may only vote in that party's primary. However, unaffiliated voters can register with a political party on Election Day. 17-year-olds cannot vote in the primary election even if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Kansas does not offer same-day voter registration.

You must register to vote at least 21 days before the election and can do so online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: Voter registration closes 21 days before Election Day.
Mail: Your voter registration must be postmarked 21 days before Election Day.
In person: Voter registration closes 21 days before Election Day.

Voters must provide an approved excuse to vote absentee in Kentucky. See if you're eligible to request a ballot with Rock the Vote.

ID is required to vote in Kentucky. Valid forms of ID include any document that displays your name and photograph, and is issued by one of the following:
– The U.S. or the Commonwealth of Kentucky
– The U.S. Department of Defense, a branch of the uniformed services
– The Merchant Marines, or the Kentucky National Guard
– A public or private college, university, or postgraduate technical or professional school located within the United States
– Any city government, county government, urban-county government, charter county government, consolidated local government, or unified local government, which is located within Kentucky

If you do not have a valid form of ID, you can sign a “Reasonable Impediment Declaration” (stating reason for inability to obtain photo ID) and present one of the following non-photo IDs:
– Social Security Card
– Any ID issued by a county in KY that’s been approved by the State Board of Elections and shows your name
– Any ID card with both your photograph and name
– Any food stamp ID card, electronic benefit transfer card, or supplemental nutrition assistance card issued by KY that shows your name
– A credit or debit card that shows your name

Kentucky offers both excused and non-excused in-person early voting. To vote during the excused early voting period, check here to see if you have a reason that qualifies as an excuse.

You can pre-register to vote in Kentucky when you turn 17 years old.

Kentucky has closed primaries. Voters registered with a particular party may only vote in that party's primary. 17-year-olds can vote in the primary election if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Kentucky does not offer same-day voter registration.

You must register to vote at least 29 days before the election and can do so online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: Your voter registration must be received 29 days before Election Day.
Mail: Your voter registration must be received 29 days before Election Day.
In person: Your voter registration must be received 29 days before Election Day.

Voters must provide an approved excuse to vote absentee in Louisiana. See if you're eligible to request a ballot with Rock the Vote.

ID is required to vote in Louisiana. Valid forms of ID include:

– a driver's license
– a Louisiana Special ID
– LA Wallet digital driver's license
– a United States military identification card that contains your name and picture
– some other generally recognized picture ID that contains your name and signature

Student ID is not considered acceptable ID.

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you may still cast your vote by signature on a voter affidavit.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote early.

You can pre-register to vote in Louisiana in person at the Registrar of Voters Office or at the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles when you turn 16 years old, or by any method when you turn 17.

Louisiana has closed presidential primaries and all other primaries are open. Voters registered with a particular party may only vote in that party's presidential primary. Any registered voter can participate in primary elections other than presidential primaries, regardless of political party. 17-year-olds cannot vote in any primary election even if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Louisiana does not offer same-day voter registration.

You must register to vote at least 20 days before the election and can do so online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: Your voter registration must be received 20 days before Election Day.
Mail: Your voter registration must be postmarked 30 days before Election Day.
In person: Your voter registration must be received 30 days before Election Day.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote absentee in Maine.

ID is not required in Maine unless you are registering at the polls, voting for the first time in a federal election (Presidential or Congressional), or if you are a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not provide identification with your registration.

Valid forms of ID include any current and valid photo identification, or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote absentee in-person.

You can pre-register to vote in Maine when you turn 16 years old.

Maine has closed primaries. In presidential, state, and congressional primaries, voters must affiliate with a party to vote in their primary, but unaffiliated voters may affiliate with a party on election day. Affiliated voters wishing to update their affiliation must do so at least 15 days before an election. You can update your affiliation 3 months after the date of your last party change. 17-year-olds can in the primary election if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Maine offers same-day registration during the early voting period as well as on Election Day.

If you don’t wish to register and vote on the same day, you can register by mail or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Mail: Your voter registration must be received 21 days before Election Day.
In person: There is no deadline to register in person.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote by mail in Maryland.

ID is only required to vote in Maryland if:
– someone in the polling place challenges your identity
– you are registering to vote during early voting or changing your address during early voting
– you are voting for the first time in a federal election (Presidential or Congressional)
– you registered by mail and did not provide identification at that time

Valid forms of ID include:
– A Maryland Driver's License or other Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) issued identification
– A student ID card that contains a photo
– An employee ID card that contains a photo
– A passport or other government issued ID
– a utility bill, bank statement, government check, or paycheck that shows your name and address and is less than three months old.

If you are showing ID because you are voting for the first time, your name and address on the document must match the information on the voter registration roll.

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you may vote a provisional ballot, which will be counted if the local board of elections is able to verify that you are registered and eligible to vote in Maryland. After the election, you can use the State Board of Elections voter look-up website to find out if your provisional ballot was counted and, if not, the reason why it was not counted. This information is ordinarily available ten days after the election.​

Voters do not need an excuse to vote early.

You can pre-register to vote in Maryland when you turn 16 years old.

Maryland typically has closed primaries, although it is up to the state political parties to decide. Voters registered with a particular party may only vote in that party's primary. 17-year-olds can vote in the primary election if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Maryland offers same-day registration during the early voting period as well as on Election Day.

If you don’t wish to register and vote on the same day, you can register before the election online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: Your voter registration must be received by 11:59pm 21 days before Election Day.
Mail: Your voter registration must be postmarked 21 days before Election Day.
In person: Your voter registration must be received 21 days before Election Day.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote by mail in Massachusetts.

ID is only required to vote in Massachusetts if you are an inactive voter, you are casting a provisional or challenged ballot, or the poll worker has a reasonable suspicion that leads them to request identification.

You must also provide ID if you are voting for the first time in a federal election (Presidential or Congressional) or if you registered by mail and did not provide identification at that time.

Valid forms of ID must display your name and the address at which you are registered to vote, and can include:
– a driver's license
– state-issued ID card
– recent utility bill
– rent receipt
– lease
– copy of a voter registration affidavit
– any other printed identification which contains your name and address

Student ID is not considered acceptable ID.

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you may cast a provisional ballot and return later with identification. If you do not return with acceptable identification by close of polls, your ballot cannot be counted.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote early.

You can pre-register to vote in Massachusetts when you turn 16 years old.

Massachusetts has open primaries. Registered unaffiliated voters may choose one party's primary ballot to vote on and will remain unaffiliated for future elections. Voters enrolled with a party must vote in their party’s primary. 17-year-olds cannot vote in the primary election even if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Massachusetts does not offer same-day voter registration.

You must register to vote at least 10 days before the election and can do so online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: Your voter registration must be received by midnight 10 days before Election Day.
Mail: Your voter registration must be postmarked 10 days before Election Day.
In person: Your voter registration must be received 10 days before Election Day.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote absentee in Michigan.

ID is not required to vote in Michigan.

If you vote in person, you will be asked for a photo ID. If you have a photo ID with you, you must show it. Valid forms of photo ID for voting purposes include:

– Michigan driver’s license or a Michigan personal identification card.
– Current Driver’s license or personal ID card issued by another state
– Current Federal or state government-issued photo ID
– Current U.S. passport
– Current Military identification card with photo
– Current Student identification with photo from a high school or an accredited institution of higher education.
– Current Tribal identification card with photo.

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID, or you do not have them with you when you go to vote, you may vote like any other voter by signing an affidavit.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote absentee in-person.

You can pre-register to vote in Michigan if you are 17.5 and will turn 18 by the next election.

Michigan has open non-presidential primaries. For presidential primaries, a voter must declare a political party when requesting a ballot – however, this is not considered a declaration of party affiliation and has no bearing on how a voter may vote in future primary elections. For all other primaries, voters will be issued a single ballot with all political parties and candidates listed, and voters may choose which party primary they would like to participate in. 17-year-olds cannot vote in the primary election even if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Michigan offers same-day registration during the absentee voting period as well as on Election Day.

If you don’t wish to register and vote on the same day, you can register online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: Your voter registration must be received 15 days before Election Day.
Mail: Your voter registration must be postmarked 15 days before Election Day.
In person: There is no deadline. You can register to vote in person through Election Day (starting 14 days before the Election, you must register to vote at your clerk's office with proof of residency).

Voters do not need an excuse to vote absentee in Minnesota.

ID is not required in Minnesota unless you are voting for the first time in a federal election (Presidential or Congressional), or if you are a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not provide identification with your registration.

Valid forms of ID include any current and valid photo identification, or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address. You can also use a combination of documents, as listed here.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote early.

You can pre-register to vote in Minnesota if you will turn 18 years old by the next election.

Because special elections can be called at unexpected times, your application may be returned if an election becomes scheduled in between the date you register and your birthday. If that happens, simply wait until that election passes, and register again.

Minnesota has open congressional and state primaries. You can only vote for candidates from one political party. If you vote for candidates from more than one political party, your votes will not count. You decide when you vote which one of the parties you will vote for—Minnesota does not have political party registration.

Minnesota also has open presidential primaries. Voters must request the ballot of the party of their choice. If a voter refuses to select a party, they will not be able to vote in the presidential nomination primary.

17-year-olds cannot vote in the primary election even if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Minnesota offers same-day registration on Election Day.

If you don’t wish to register and vote on the same day, you can register before the election online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: Voter registration closes at 11:59pm 21 days before Election Day.
Mail: Your voter registration must be received by 5:00pm 21 days before Election Day.
In person: Your voter registration must be received by 5:00pm 21 days before Election Day.

Voters must provide an approved excuse to vote absentee in Mississippi. See if you're eligible to request a ballot with Rock the Vote.

ID is required to vote in Mississippi. Valid forms of ID include:

– A driver’s license
– A photo ID issued by a branch, department or entity of the State of Mississippi
– A United States passport
– A government employee ID card
– A firearms license
– A student photo ID issued by an accredited Mississippi university, college or community/junior college
– A United States military ID
– A tribal photo ID
– Any other photo ID issued by any branch, department, agency or entity of the United States government or any State government
– A Mississippi Voter Identification Card

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you will be asked to vote by affidavit ballot at the polling place. You will then have five (5) business days to show an acceptable form of photo ID, or apply for a Mississippi Voter ID Card, at the Circuit Clerk’s Office.

Voters must provide an excuse to vote absentee in-person.

Those who are eligible include:
– students, teachers or administrators at any college, university, junior college, high, junior high, or elementary grade school who are absent from their county of your voting residence on the date of any primary, general or special election
– voters who are required to be away from their county of residence on election day for any reason
– voters who have a temporary or permanent physical disability
– voters who are 65 or older
– Be a member of the Mississippi congressional delegation absent from Mississippi on election day, or be the spouse or dependent of such member of the congressional delegation.
– voters who are required to be at work on election day during the times at which the polls will be open

You can pre-register to vote in Mississippi if you will turn 18 years old by the next election.

Mississippi has open primaries. Any registered voter can participate in primary elections, regardless of political party. 17-year-olds can vote in the primary election if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Mississippi does not offer same-day voter registration.

You must register to vote at least 30 days before the election and can do so by mail or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Mail: Your voter registration must be postmarked 30 days before Election Day.
In person: Your voter registration must be received 30 days before Election Day.

Voters must provide an approved excuse to vote absentee in Missouri. See if you're eligible to request a ballot with Rock the Vote.

ID is required to vote in Missouri. Valid forms of ID include:

– a nonexpired Missouri driver or non-driver license
– a nonexpired military ID, including a veteran’s ID card
– a nonexpired United States passport
– another photo ID issued by the United States or the state of Missouri which is either not expired or expired after the date of the most recent general election

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you may cast a provisional ballot. Your ballot will count if: (1) you return to your polling place on Election Day with a photo ID; or (2) the signature on your provisional ballot envelope is determined by your local election authority to match the signature on your voter registration record.

Missouri offers both excused and non-excused in-person early voting.

To vote during the excused early voting period, you must have one of the following reasons:
– Be absent on Election Day from the jurisdiction of the election authority in which you are registered to vote
– Have a incapacity or confinement due to illness or physical disability
– Be someone who is primarily responsible for the physical care of a person who is incapacitated or confined due to illness or disability
– Have a religious belief or practice
– Be employed as an election authority, as a member of an election authority, or by an election authority at a location other than your polling place
– Be incarcerated, provided all qualifications for voting are retained
– Have certified participation in the address confidentiality program

You can pre-register to vote in Missouri when you turn 17 ½ years old.

Missouri has open primaries. Any registered voter can participate in primary elections, regardless of political party. 17-year-olds cannot vote in the primary election even if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Missouri does not offer same-day voter registration.

You must register to vote by the fourth Wednesday before the election you wish to vote in and can do so online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: Your voter registration must be received by close of business on the 4th Wednesday before Election Day.
Mail: Your voter registration must be postmarked by the 4th Wednesday before Election Day.
In person: Your voter registration must be received by close of business on the 4th Wednesday before Election Day.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote absentee in Montana.

ID is required to vote in Montana. Valid forms of ID include:

– Montana Driver's License
– Montana ID Card
– Military ID Card
– Tribal Photo ID Card
– U.S. Passport
– Concealed Carry Permit
– Any photo ID with your name and at least one of these qualifying items: a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck or government check, or government document

Student ID is acceptable ID.

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you may be able to cast a ballot by using the provisional voting process.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote absentee in-person.

You can pre-register to vote in Montana if you will turn 18 years old by the next election.

Montana has open primaries. There is no party registration in Montana. Individuals who vote in a primary election are given all the parties’ ballots, and can choose in private which party ballot they wish to vote. Voters in a primary election cannot vote more than one party’s ballots. 17-year-olds cannot vote in the primary election even if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Montana offers same-day registration during the early voting period.

If you don’t wish to register and vote on the same day, you can register before the election by mail or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Mail: Your voter registration must be postmarked 30 days before Election Day.
In person: Your voter registration must be received by noon the day before Election Day.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote absentee in Nebraska.

ID is not required in Nebraska unless you are voting for the first time in a federal election (Presidential or Congressional), or if you are a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not provide identification with your registration.

Valid forms of ID include any current and valid photo identification, or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote early.

You can pre-register to vote in Nebraska if you are 17 years old and will turn 18 by the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November.

Nebraska has closed primaries by default, but political parties may choose to open them. 17-year-olds can vote in the primary election if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Nebraska does not offer same day voter registration.

You must register to vote by at least the third Friday before the election and can do so online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: Your voter registration must be received by 11:59pm the third Friday before Election Day.
Mail: Your voter registration must be postmarked the third Friday before Election Day.
In person: You can register at the County Clerk/Election Commissioner’s office by 6pm on the second Friday before Election Day.

All voters in Nevada are mailed a ballot.

ID is not required in Nevada unless you are voting for the first time in a federal election (Presidential or Congressional), or if you are a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not provide identification with your registration.

Valid forms of ID include any current and valid photo identification, or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote early.

You can pre-register to vote in Nevada when you turn 17 years old.

Nevada has closed caucuses and primaries. Voters registered with a particular party may only participate in that party's caucus. 17-year-olds can participate in presidential caucuses if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election, but cannot do so for other caucuses or primaries.

Nevada offers same-day registration during the early voting period as well as on Election Day.

If you don’t wish to register and vote on the same day, you can register before the election online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: If using the county system, your voter registration must be received by the Thursday before the election. If using the state system, it must be received by Election Day.
Mail: The deadline to register to vote varies by election. For general elections, your voter registration must be postmarked by the fourth Tuesday before Election Day, but may vary for recall or special elections.
In person: The deadline to register to vote varies by election. For general elections, your voter registration must be received by the fourth Tuesday before Election Day, but may vary for recall or special elections.

Voters must provide an approved excuse to vote absentee in New Hampshire. See if you're eligible to request a ballot with Rock the Vote.

ID is required to vote in New Hampshire. Valid forms of ID include:

– A driver's license issued by any state or the federal government
– An identification card issued under RSA 260:21, RSA 260:21-a, or RSA 260:21-b or a nondriver's identification card issued by the motor vehicles division, department, agency, or office of any other state
– A U.S. armed services identification card
– A U.S. passport or passcard
– A valid student ID card, if the card was issued by one of the following: (1) a college, university, or career school in New Hampshire and approved to operate or licensed to operate in
New Hampshire, (2) a public high school in New Hampshire, (3) a nonpublic high school in New Hampshire accredited by a private school accrediting agency that is recognized by the department of education, (4) Dartmouth College, or (5) a college or university operated by the university system of New Hampshire or the community college system of New Hampshire

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID, you may execute a challenged voter affidavit. Unless you have a religious objection to having your photo taken, your photo will be taken and affixed to the affidavit. You may then cast a regular ballot.

You can pre-register to vote in New Hampshire if you will turn 18 years old by the next election.

New Hampshire has semi-open primaries. Undeclared voters can choose to vote in either primary. 17-year-olds cannot vote in the primary election even if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

New Hampshire offers same-day registration on Election Day.

If you don’t wish to register and vote on the same day, you can register before the election by mail or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Mail: The deadline to register to vote varies by county, but falls between 6 to 13 days before Election Day.
In person: The deadline to register to vote varies by county, but falls between 6 to 13 days before Election Day.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote by mail in New Jersey.

ID is not required in New Jersey unless you are voting for the first time in a federal election (Presidential or Congressional), or if you are a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not provide identification with your registration.

Valid forms of ID include any current and valid photo identification, or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote early.

You can pre-register to vote in New Jersey when you turn 17 years old.

New Jersey has closed primaries. Voters registered with a particular party may only vote in that party's primary. For congressional and state primary elections, voters can choose to affiliate with a party at the polls on Election Day if the voter is unaffiliated. 17-year-olds cannot vote in the primary election even if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

New Jersey does not offer same day voter registration.

You must register to vote at least 21 days before the election and can do so online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: Your voter registration must be received 21 days before Election Day.
Mail: Your voter registration must be received 21 days before Election Day.
In person: Your voter registration must be received 21 days before Election Day.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote absentee in New Mexico.

ID is only required to vote in New Mexico if you live in certain jurisdictions and are voting in city elections (including the City of Rio Rancho).

You must also provide ID if you are voting for the first time in a federal election (Presidential or Congressional) or if you registered by mail and did not provide identification at that time.

Valid forms of ID include:
– a current and valid photo identification
– a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, student identification card or other government document, including identification issued by an Indian nation, tribe or pueblo that shows your name and current address.

Student ID is acceptable ID.

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you will be asked to provide a verbal or written statement of identification including your name, year of birth, and registered address.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote early.

You can pre-register to vote in New Mexico if you are 17 years old and will turn 18 by the next election.

New Mexico has closed primaries. Voters registered with a particular party may only vote in that party's primary. 17-year-olds can vote in the primary election if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

New Mexico offers same-day registration during the early voting period.

If you don’t wish to register and vote on the same day, you can register before the election online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: Voter registration closes 28 days before Election Day.
Mail: Your voter registration must be postmarked 28 days before Election Day.
In person: Your voter registration must be received 28 days before Election Day.

Voters must provide an approved excuse to vote absentee in New York. See if you're eligible to request a ballot with Rock the Vote.

ID is not required in New York unless you are voting for the first time in a federal election (Presidential or Congressional), or if you are a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not provide identification with your registration.

Valid forms of ID include any current and valid photo identification, or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address.

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you will be entitled to vote by affidavit ballot unless a court order provides otherwise.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote early.

You can pre-register to vote in New York when you turn 16 years old.

New York has closed primaries. Voters registered with a particular party may only vote in that party's primary. 17-year-olds cannot vote in the primary election even if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Voters may change their enrollment in a political party up to twenty five days before the general election, which will be effective immediately. Any change of enrollment after February 16 and seven days before the June primary will be effective on the seventh day following the June primary.

New York does not offer same-day voter registration.

You must register to vote at least 25 days before the election and can do so online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: Your voter registration must be received 25 days before Election Day.
Mail: Your voter registration must be postmarked 25 days before Election Day.
In person: Your voter registration must be received 25 days before a primary or general election (or 10 days before a special election).

Voters do not need an excuse to vote absentee in North Carolina.

ID is not required in North Carolina unless you are voting for the first time in a federal election (Presidential or Congressional), or if you are a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not provide identification with your registration.

Valid forms of ID include any current and valid photo identification, or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote early.

You can pre-register to vote in North Carolina when you turn 16 years old.

North Carolina has semi-closed primaries. Unless a recognized party chooses to have its primary open to unaffiliated voters, only voters registered with a particular party may vote in that party's primary. 17-year-olds can vote in the primary election if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

North Carolina offers same-day registration during the early voting period.

If you don’t wish to register and vote on the same day, you can register before the election online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: Your voter registration must be received 25 days before Election Day.
Mail: Your voter registration must be postmarked 25 Days before Election Day and received no later than 20 days before Election Day.
In person: Your voter registration must be received 25 days before Election Day.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote absentee in North Dakota.

ID is required to vote in North Dakota. Valid forms of ID include:

– Driver’s license
– ID card issued by the North Dakota department of transportation
– ID issued by tribal government to a tribal member residing in the state
– Long term care identification certificate (provided by North Dakota facility)

Any valid form of identification must include your legal name, current residential street address in North Dakota, and date of birth. If it does not include the required information or the information is not current, the identification must be supplemented by one of the following that provides the missing or outdated information:
– Current utility bill
– Current bank statement
– Check issued by a federal, state or local government
– Paycheck
– Document issued by a federal, state or local government (including those issued by BIA for a tribe located in North Dakota, any other tribal agency or entity, or any other document that sets forth the tribal member’s name, date of birth, and current North Dakota residential address)
– Authorized university document for voters using a student photo ID card

Student ID is not considered acceptable ID.

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID but assert qualifications as an elector, you may mark a ballot that will be securely set aside. When you provide valid identification to the proper election official prior to the meeting of the canvassing board, the set aside ballot will be presented to the canvassing board for proper inclusion in the tally.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote early.

North Dakota has no pre-registration or voter registration.

North Dakota has open primaries. Voters are able to choose any political party’s primary to vote in. However, voters are not allowed to cross party lines on the primary ballot and may only vote for candidates from one political party. 17-year-olds cannot vote in the primary election even if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election, except for Democratic presidential caucuses.

Since North Dakota has no voter registration, there is no deadline. You simply need to bring valid proof of identification and residency to the polls on Election Day in order to vote.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote absentee in Ohio.

ID is required to vote in Ohio. Valid forms of ID include:

– Photo ID issued by the U.S. government or the State of Ohio that includes ALL of the following: (1) an expiration date that has not passed, (2) your photograph, (3) your name, which must substantially conform to the your name as it appears in the Poll List or in the Poll Book; and (4) your current address, which must substantially conform to your address as it appears in the Poll List or in the Poll Book UNLESS the ID is an Ohio driver’s license or state ID card (NOTE: an unexpired Ohio Driver License, State ID Card, or Interim Documentation with your former address IS an ACCEPTABLE form of ID when your current address is in the pollbook)
– A valid military ID card or copy of such a card
– An original of copy of a utility bill from the last 12 months that shows your name and current address
– An original or copy of a bank statement from the last 12 months that shows your name and current address
– An original or copy of a government check from the last 12 months that shows your name and current address
– An original or copy of a paycheck from the last 12 months that shows your name and current address
– Other government document from the last 12 months that shows your name and current address and has been issued by a government office, which includes any local (city, county, township and village government), state or federal government office, branch, agency, department, division or similar component, including a board, commission, public college or university or public community college, whether or not in Ohio (Examples include, but are not limited to, letters, tax bills, licenses, notices, court papers, grade reports, and transcripts)

Student ID is not considered acceptable ID.

NOTE: On July 2, 2018, the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles began issuing a new format of Ohio’s driver licenses and state identification cards. The BMV is also issuing Ohio Interim Documentation until the applicant receives their new ID through the mail. A driver’s license or state identification card in the old or new format, the Ohio Interim Documentation, and your old, hole-punched driver’s license or state ID card are acceptable forms of identification for voting, as long as the expiration date has not passed.

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you may provide either your Ohio driver’s license or state identification number (which begins with two letters followed by six numbers) or the last four digits of your Social Security number and cast a provisional ballot. Once the information is reviewed and verified by the board of elections, your ballot will be counted.

If you do not provide one of the above documents or your driver’s license/state identification number or the last four digits of your Social Security number at the precinct, you will still be able to vote using a provisional ballot. However, in order for that ballot to be counted, you must return to the board of elections no later than seven days following Election Day to provide a qualifying form of identification.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote early.

You can pre-register to vote in Ohio if you will turn 18 years old by the next general election.

Ohio has semi-open primaries. Voters become affiliated with a political party by choosing to vote in that party’s primary. Voters declare or change their affiliation by choosing a party’s primary ballot. Unaffiliated voters can vote with an Official Questions and Issues Ballot if they do not wish to vote on people or become affiliated with a party. 17-year-olds can vote in the primary election if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election. However, they can only vote to nominate candidates and cannot vote on issues or party central committees until they are 18.

Ohio does not offer same-day voter registration.

You must register to vote at least 30 days before the election and can do so online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: Your voter registration must be received 30 days before Election Day.
Mail: Your voter registration must be postmarked 30 days before Election Day.
In person: Your voter registration must be received 30 days before Election Day.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote absentee in Oklahoma.

ID is required to vote in Oklahoma. Valid forms of ID include:

– Oklahoma driver license
– Oklahoma Identification Card
– U.S. passport
– U.S. military identification
– any other document issued by the U.S. government, the State of Oklahoma, or a federally recognized tribal government if it includes your name, a photograph of you, and an expiration date that is later than the election in which you are voting (unless the identification is valid indefinitely)
– County Election Board Voter Identification Card

Furthermore, the law requires your name on any of the above documents to "substantially conform" to your name in the Precinct Registry. In other words, your name on your proof of identity must match your name in the Precinct Registry.

Student ID is not considered acceptable ID.

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you may vote by provisional ballot and prove your identity by signing a sworn affidavit. Provisional ballots are sealed inside special envelopes and are not put through the voting device. After election day, County Election Board officials will investigate the information provided by you on the affidavit and either will approve the provisional ballot for counting or will reject it based on the outcome of that investigation.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote absentee in-person.

You can pre-register to vote in Oklahoma when you turn 17½ years old.

Oklahoma has closed primaries. Voters registered with a particular party may only vote in that party's primary. However, parties can choose to allow registered Independent voters to also participate in their primaries. Nonpartisan judicial offices, state questions and county questions often are included in primary elections. All registered voters, including Independents, are entitled to receive those ballots. 17-year-olds cannot vote in the primary election even if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Oklahoma does not offer same-day voter registration.

You must register to vote at least 30 days before the election and can do so by mail or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Mail: Your voter registration must be postmarked 25 days before Election Day.
In person: Your voter registration must be received 25 days before Election Day.

All voters in Oregon are mailed a ballot.

ID is not required in Oregon unless you are voting for the first time in a federal election (Presidential or Congressional), or if you are a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not provide identification with your registration.

Valid forms of ID include any current and valid photo identification, or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address.

You can pre-register to vote in Oregon when you turn 16 years old.

Oregon has closed primaries. Voters registered with a particular party may only vote in that party's primary. At the primary election, voters who are not registered in one of the major political parties would receive a ballot containing nonpartisan contests, such as judicial elections, which all registered voters may vote on. 17-year-olds cannot vote in the primary election even if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Oregon does not offer same-day voter registration.

You must register to vote at least 21 days before the election and can do so online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: Your voter registration must be received 21 days before Election Day.
Mail: Your voter registration must be postmarked 21 days before Election Day.
In person: Your voter registration must be received 21 days before Election Day.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote by mail in Pennsylvania.

ID is only required to vote in Pennsylvania if you are voting at a new polling place for the first time.

You must also provide ID if you are voting for the first time in a federal election (Presidential or Congressional) or if you registered by mail and did not provide identification at that time.

Valid forms of ID include:
– Pennsylvania driver’s license or PennDOT ID card
– ID issued by any Commonwealth agency
– ID issued by the U.S. Government
– U.S. passport
– U.S. Armed Forces ID
– Student ID
– Employee ID

If you do not have a photo ID, you can use a non-photo identification that includes your name and address:
– Confirmation issued by the County Voter Registration Office
– Non-photo ID issued by the Commonwealth
– Non-photo ID issued by the U.S. Government
– Firearm permit
– Current utility bill
– Current bank statement
– Current paycheck
– Government check

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID, you may vote a provisional ballot. Within 7 days after the election, the county board of elections will decide whether you were eligible to vote. If you were eligible, they will count your provisional ballot.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote absentee in-person.

You can pre-register to vote in Pennsylvania if you will turn 18 years old by the next election.

Pennsylvania has closed primaries. Voters registered with a particular party may only vote in that party's primary. 17-year-olds cannot vote in the primary election even if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Pennsylvania does not offer same-day voter registration.

You must register to vote at least 15 days before the election and can do so online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: Your voter registration must be received 15 days before Election Day.
Mail: Your voter registration must be received 15 days before Election Day.
In person: Your voter registration must be received 15 days before Election Day.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote by mail in Rhode Island.

ID is required to vote in Rhode Island. Valid forms of ID include:

– Rhode Island Driver's License or Permit
– Rhode Island Voter ID Card
– U.S. Passport
– ID or student ID issued by a U.S. educational institution
– U.S. military ID
– ID card issued by the United States or the State of Rhode Island
– Government issued medical card
– Tribal ID

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID will be required to cast a provisional ballot. You will have until the close of business the day after the election to provide information to the Board of Canvassers to help qualify the ballot.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote early.
To find early voting locations near you, visit this page.

You can pre-register to vote in Rhode Island when you turn 16 years old.

Rhode Island has semi-open primaries. If you are affiliated with a specific political party, you may only vote in that party’s primary. Unaffiliated (also known as independent) voters can vote in any party primary but, by casting a vote in a party primary, you automatically become affiliated with that party. To return to an unaffiliated status, you may request a “disaffiliation form” from poll workers and fill it out before leaving the polling place. You will officially return to your unaffiliated status in 90 days. 17-year-olds cannot vote in the primary election even if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Rhode Island only allows same-day registration for presidential/vice presidential elections.

For all other elections, you must register to vote at least 30 before the election and can do so online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: Voter registration closes 30 days before Election Day.
Mail: Your voter registration must be postmarked 30 days before Election Day.
In person: Your voter registration must be received 30 days before Election Day.

Voters must provide an approved excuse to vote absentee in South Carolina. See if you're eligible to request a ballot with Rock the Vote.

ID is required to vote in South Carolina. Valid forms of ID include:

– South Carolina Driver's License (includes standard license and REAL ID)
– South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles ID Card (includes standard ID card and REAL ID, and SC Concealed Weapons Permit)
– South Carolina Voter Registration Card with Photo
– Federal Military ID (includes all Department of Defense Photo IDs and Veterans Affairs Benefits Card)
– U.S. Passport (includes US Passport ID card)

Student ID is not considered acceptable ID.

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you may vote a provisional ballot that will count only if you show your Photo ID to the county voter registration and elections office prior to certification of the election (usually Thursday or Friday after the election).

If you can't get a Photo ID, bring your non-photo voter registration card with you to the polling place. You may vote a provisional ballot after signing an affidavit stating you have a reasonable impediment to obtaining Photo ID. A reasonable impediment is any valid reason, beyond your control, which created an obstacle to obtaining a Photo ID. Some examples include:
– a disability or illness
– a conflict with your work schedule
– a lack of transportation
– a lack of a birth certificate
– family responsibilities
– a religious objection to being photographed
– any other obstacle you find reasonable

The ballot will count unless someone proves to the county board of voter registration and elections that you are lying about your identity or about having the listed impediment.

To vote under the reasonable impediment exception:
– Inform the poll managers that you do not have a photo ID and could not get one.
– Present your current, non-photo registration card.
– Sign the affidavit provided by the poll managers stating why you could not obtain a Photo ID.
– Cast a provisional ballot that will be counted unless the county board of voter registration and elections has reason to believe your affidavit is false.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote early.

You can pre-register to vote in South Carolina if you will turn 18 years old by the next election.

South Carolina has open primaries, but you are only allowed to participate in one party’s primary (this affiliation lasts only for primaries, except in the case of a runoff where you must vote the same as you voted in the primary). 17-year-olds can vote in the primary election if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

South Carolina does not offer same-day voter registration.

You must register to vote at least 30 days before the election and can do so online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: Your voter registration must be received 30 days before Election Day.
Mail: Your voter registration must be postmarked 30 days before Election Day.
In person: Your voter registration must be received 30 days before Election Day.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote absentee in South Dakota.

ID is required to vote in South Dakota. Valid forms of ID include:

– South Dakota driver's license or nondriver ID card
– U.S. government photo ID (passport is acceptable)
– U.S. Armed Forces ID
– Current student photo identification card from a South Dakota high school or South Dakota accredited institution of higher education
– Tribal photo ID

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you can sign a personal identification affidavit and will still be allowed to vote a regular ballot.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote early.

You can pre-register to vote in South Dakota if you will turn 18 years old by the next election.

South Dakota has semi-open and closed primaries. Only voters registered with the Republican Party may only vote in that party's primary. Voters registered with the Democratic Party and unaffiliated voters may vote in the Democratic Primary. 17-year-olds cannot vote in the primary election even if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

South Dakota does not offer same-day voter registration.

You must register to vote at least 15 days before the election and can do so by mail or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Mail: Your voter registration must be received by the county auditor 15 days prior to Election Day or postmarked 30 days before Election Day.
In person: Your voter registration must be received by the county auditor 15 days before Election Day.

Voters must provide an approved excuse to vote absentee in Tennessee. See if you're eligible to request a ballot with Rock the Vote.

ID is required to vote in Tennessee. Valid forms of ID include:

– Tennessee driver’s license
– Photo ID issued by the federal or Tennessee state government
– Photo ID issued issued by Tennessee Dept. of Safety
– U.S. passport
– U.S. military ID with photo
– Tennessee handgun carry permit with photo

First-time voters who register by mail or by using Online Voter Registration must also present one of the following if ID is expired:
– a copy of a current utility bill
– bank statement
– government check
– paycheck
– other government document that shows your name and address

Student ID is not considered acceptable ID.

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you will vote a provisional ballot. You will then have two (2) business days after Election Day to return to the election commission office to show a valid photo ID. Upon returning to the election commission office, you will sign an affidavit and a copy of your photo ID will be made to be reviewed by the counting board.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote early.

You can pre-register to vote in Tennessee if you will turn 18 years old on or before the next election.

Tennessee has open primaries. Any registered voter can participate in primary elections, regardless of political party (Tennessee does not register political party). 17-year-olds cannot vote in the primary election even if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Tennessee does not offer same-day voter registration.

You must register to vote at least 30 days before the election and can do so online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: Your voter registration must be received 30 days before Election Day.
Mail: Your voter registration must be postmarked 30 days before Election Day.
In person: Your voter registration must be received by close of business 30 days before Election Day.

Voters must provide an approved excuse to vote by mail in Texas. See if you're eligible to request a ballot with Rock the Vote.

ID is required to vote in Texas. Valid forms of ID include:

– Texas Driver License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
– Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS
– Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS
– Texas Handgun License issued by DPS
– U.S. Military Identification Card containing your photograph
– U.S. Citizenship Certificate containing your photograph
– U.S. Passport (book or card)

Student ID is not considered acceptable ID.

If you do not possess and cannot reasonably obtain one of the above forms of photo ID, you may fill out a Reasonable Impediment Declaration (RID) at the polls and present an alternative form of ID, such as a utility bill, bank statement, government check, or a voter registration certificate.

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID or if you do not have or bring a supporting form of ID to present in connection with a Reasonable Impediment Declaration, you may cast a provisional ballot at the polls.

To have the provisional ballot counted, you will be required to visit the county voter registrar’s office within six calendar days of the date of the election to present an acceptable form of photo ID or follow the Reasonable Impediment Declaration procedure.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote early.

You can pre-register to vote in Texas when you turn 17 years and 10 months old and will be 18 years old by Election Day.

Texas has open primaries. A registered voter can select which primary election they vote in. Once they vote in the primary, they affiliate with that party for the remainder of the year and cannot participate in another party’s primary runoff or convention process. 17-year-olds cannot vote in the primary election even if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Texas does not offer same-day voter registration.

You must register to vote at least 30 days before the election and can do so by mail or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Mail: Your voter registration must be postmarked 30 days before Election Day.
In person: Your voter registration must be received 30 days before Election Day.

All voters in Utah are mailed a ballot.

ID is required to vote in Utah. Valid forms of ID include:

One primary form of ID that is valid (not expired) and has your name and photograph:
– Utah driver license
– ID card issued by the state of Utah or the US Government
– Utah concealed carry permit
– US passport
– Tribal ID card (does not require a photograph)
– Currently valid US military ID card

OR two forms of ID that, when combined, prove your name and current residence:
– Utility bill dated within 90 days of the election
– Bank or other financial account statement
– Certified birth certificate
– Valid Social Security card
– Check issued by the state or federal government
– Currently valid Utah hunting or fishing license
– Certified naturalization documents (NOT a green card)
– Certified copy of court records showing your adoption or name change
– Bureau of Indian Affairs card
– Tribal treaty card
– Medicaid or Medicare or Electronic Benefits Transfer card
– Currently valid ID card issued by a local government within Utah
– Currently valid ID card issued by an employer
– Currently valid ID card issued by a college, university, technical school, or professional school in Utah
– Current Utah vehicle registration

These requirements are different if you are not already registered to vote and are voting with a provisional ballot. In this case, you will need to show TWO acceptable forms of ID: one that verifies your identity AND one for proof of residence.

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID, you may vote a provisional ballot. The county clerk or election officer will determine the validity of the ballot.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote early.

You can pre-register to vote in Utah when you turn 16 or 17 years old (If you are currently 17 and will be 18 on or before the upcoming general election, you may pre-register and vote in the primary election).

Utah has semi-open and closed primaries. Only voters registered with the Republican Party may vote in that party's primary for both state and presidential primaries. Voters registered with the Democratic Party and unaffiliated voters may vote in the state Democratic Primary, while all registered voters regardless of party can vote in the presidential Democratic Primary. 17-year-olds can vote in the primary election if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Utah offers same-day registration during the early voting period as well as on Election Day.

If you don’t wish to register and vote on the same day, you can register before the election online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: Your voter registration must be received no later than 5:00pm 11 days before Election Day.
Mail: Your voter registration must be received no later than 5:00pm 11 days before Election Day.
In person: Your voter registration must received by your county clerk no later than 5:00pm 11 days before Election Day.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote absentee in Vermont.

ID is not required in Vermont unless you are voting for the first time in a federal election (Presidential or Congressional), or if you are a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not provide identification with your registration.

Valid forms of ID include any current and valid photo identification, or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address.

If you registered when you renewed your driver’s license, or as part of a voter registration drive, you will not be required to show ID.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote early.

You can pre-register to vote in Vermont if you will turn 18 years old by the next general election.

Vermont has open primaries. Any registered voter can participate in primary elections, regardless of political party. 17-year-olds can vote in the primary election if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Vermont offers same-day registration during the early voting period as well as on Election Day.

If you don’t wish to register and vote on the same day, you can register online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: You can register to vote through Election Day. However, if you register online the day before the election or on Election Day, your application may not be processed and you may be asked to fill out another application at the polls. To be sure your name appears on the checklist, you should register by the Friday before Election Day.
Mail: You can register to vote through Election Day.
In person: You can register to vote through Election Day.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote absentee in Virginia.

ID is required to vote in Virginia. Valid forms of ID include:

– current or expired Virginia driver’s license
– current or expired Virginia DMV-issued ID card
– Valid employee ID card, containing a photograph, issued by your employer in ordinary course of business (public or private employer)
– U.S. Military ID
– Valid student ID issued by a public or private school of higher education located in Virginia
– Valid student ID, containing a photograph, issued by a public or private school of higher education located in the U.S.
– Valid student ID issued by a public or private high school in Virginia
– Valid U.S. passport or passport card
– Government-issued ID card from a federal, Virginia, or local political subdivision
– Voter ID card issued by the Department of Elections
– Voter confirmation documents
– Valid tribal enrollment or other tribal ID
– Nursing home resident ID
– Current (less than 12 months old) utility bill, bank statement, government check, or paycheck containing the name and address of the voter
– Any other current government document containing your name and address

If you get to your polling place without acceptable ID, you can still vote a regular ballot by signing an ID statement affirming your identity.

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID and don't want to sign an ID Confirmation Statement, you can vote a provisional ballot that will only be counted if you bring the appropriate ID or a signed ID Confirmation Statement by Friday noon after the election.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote early.

You can pre-register to vote in Virginia when you turn 17 years old and will turn 18 by the next general election.

Virginia has open primaries. Any registered voter may participate in any political party's primary election. 17-year-olds can vote in the primary election if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Virginia does not offer same-day voter registration.

You must register to vote at least 22 days before the election (unless it's a special election) and can do so online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: Your voter registration must be received 22 days before a general or primary election (for special elections, 7 or 14 days before depending on whether the election was called by the governor)
Mail: Your voter registration must be postmarked 22 days before a general or primary election (for special elections, 7 or 14 days before depending on whether the election was called by the governor)
In person: Your voter registration must be received 22 days before a general or primary election (for special elections, 7 or 14 days before depending on whether the election was called by the governor)

All voters in Washington are mailed a ballot.

ID is not required in Washington unless you are voting for the first time in a federal election (Presidential or Congressional), or if you are a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not provide identification with your registration.

Valid forms of ID include any current and valid photo identification, or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address.

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID, you may vote a provisional ballot, which will be counted if the signature on the ballot declaration matches the signature on your voter registration.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote early.

You can pre-register to vote in Washington when you turn 16 years old.

Washington has open presidential primaries. Voters are not asked for party affiliation when registering to vote, and are only asked for a party declaration in presidential primaries -- however, this has no bearing on how a voter may vote in future presidential primaries. For all other primaries, Washington uses a top-two primary system that allows voters to choose among all candidates running for each office. The two candidates who receive the most votes in the Primary Election qualify for the General Election. 17-year-olds cannot vote in the primary election even if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Washington offers same-day registration during the early voting period as well as on Election Day.

If you don’t wish to register and vote on the same day, you can register before the election online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: Your voter registration must be received 8 days before Election Day.
Mail: Your voter registration must be received 8 days before Election Day.
In person: Your voter registration must be received by close of business 8 days before Election Day.

Voters must provide an approved excuse to vote absentee in West Virginia. See if you're eligible to request a ballot with Rock the Vote.

ID is required to vote in West Virginia. Valid forms of ID include:

– Voter registration card
– Medicare card or Social Security card
– Birth certificate
– West Virginia hunting or fishing license
– West Virginia SNAP ID card
– West Virginia TANF program ID card
– West Virginia Medicaid ID card
– Bank or debit card
– Utility bill or bank statement issued within six months of the date of the election
– Health insurance card
– Any document issued by the West Virginia or U.S. government that displays your name
– Any document issued by the state of WV or U.S. government containing your name, including a West Virginia driver's license, passport, U.S. or West Virgina government employee ID, or military ID
– Driver's license issued by another state
– Student ID card
– A concealed carry (pistol/revolver) permit

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you may be able to vote under any of the following exemptions:
(1) Have a signed, sworn statement by an adult who has known you for 6 months or more.
(2) Be known by a poll worker for at least 6 months (no additional affidavit or ID is required)
(3) Be a resident of a state care facility

If you do not have any valid forms of ID or meet any of the above exemptions, you may vote a provisional ballot. Before canvass, the provisional ballot signature is compared to your registration signature. If the signatures match, the vote should count.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote early.

You can pre-register to vote in West Virginia when you turn 17 years old and will be 18 by the next general election.

West Virginia has semi-open primaries. Voters registered with a particular party may only vote in that party's primary, but unaffiliated voters may choose any primary ballot. 17-year-olds can vote in the primary election if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

West Virginia does not offer same-day voter registration.

You must register to vote at least 21 days before the election and can do so online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: Your voter registration must be received 21 days Election Day.
Mail: Your voter registration must be postmarked 21 days before Election Day.
In person: Your voter registration must be received 21 days Election Day.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote absentee in Wisconsin.

ID is required to vote in Wisconsin. Valid forms of ID include:

– DMV Issued IDs or Driver License (may include Driver License, ID Card, or a receipt issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles if your new driver license or state ID card doesn’t arrive in the mail by Election Day)
– U.S. Passport/Passport Card (as long as it has expired since November 3, 2020)
– A Veteran ID card or a U.S. Uniformed Service ID
– A Tribal ID card that was issued by a federally recognized Native American tribe that resides in Wisconsin
– A U.S. Certificate of Naturalization
– A student ID issued by an accredited Wisconsin college, university, or technical college (this includes all 2 and 4 year colleges, universities and technical colleges in the State of Wisconsin System and accredited, private schools) that displays your name, signature, photo, issue and expiration dates (where the issued date cannot be more than two years from the expiration date)

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID, you may vote a provisional ballot. You must then provide the required information to the poll workers by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day or to the municipal clerk by 4:00 p.m. of the Friday following the election.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote absentee in-person.

You can pre-register to vote in Wisconsin if you will turn 18 years old by the next election.

Wisconsin has open primaries. Any registered voter can participate in primary elections, regardless of political party. 17-year-olds cannot vote in the primary election even if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Wisconsin offers same-day registration during the early voting period as well as on Election Day.

If you don’t wish to register and vote on the same day, you can register before the election online, by mail, or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Online: Your voter registration must be received 20 days before Election Day.
Mail: Your voter registration must be postmarked 20 days before Election Day.
In person: You may register in your municipal clerk’s office up until the Friday before Election Day at 5:00pm or close of business (whichever is later).

Voters do not need an excuse to vote absentee in Wyoming.

ID is required to vote in Wyoming. Valid forms of ID include:

– Wyoming Driver's License or ID Card
– Tribal ID Card
– Valid U.S. Passport
– U.S. Military Card
– Driver's License or ID Card from another state
– University of Wyoming Student ID
– Wyoming Community College Student ID
– Wyoming Public School Student ID
– Valid Medicare or Medicaid Insurance Card

If you do not have one of the documents in the list above, you may obtain a free Wyoming Identification Card from your local Driver Services office.

If you do not have any of the above forms of ID you may vote a provisional ballot. In order for your vote to be counted, you must provide proof of your eligibility to vote to the county clerk no later than close of business the day following the election.

Voters do not need an excuse to vote absentee in-person.

You can pre-register to vote in Wyoming if you will turn 18 years old by the next election.

Wyoming has closed primaries. Voters registered with a particular party may only vote in that party's primary. However, voters can change their party affiliation on Election Day. 17-year-olds can participate in the Democratic presidential caucus if they will be 18 by the corresponding general election.

Wyoming offers same-day registration during the early voting period as well as on Election Day.

If you don’t wish to register and vote on the same day, you can register before the election by mail or in person. The deadlines for each method are listed below:

Mail: Your voter registration must be received 2 weeks before Election Day.
In person: Your voter registration must be received 2 weeks before Election Day.