Get Ready to Vote: Important Voter Information by State


Are you registered to vote in your state? Getting registered is the first step to making your voice heard on Election Day 2020.

If you’re looking for information on voter registration, election dates, and voting locations in your state, we’re here to help. Our Your Voice, Your Vote campaign is designed to help you navigate voter registration in your state. Learn more about how to register to vote in your state here.

Find resources on voter registration deadlines, election dates, and where to vote in your state below. Just scroll to your state to learn more!

Alabama

Register to vote by October 19, 2020.

See important election dates here.

Early voting is not available in Alabama. If you will be unable to vote in person on Election Day, you can request an absentee ballot by mail or by visiting your local Board of Registrars.

In Alabama, you can apply to vote by mail if you meet certain requirements. Find your polling place here.

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Alaska

Register to vote by October 4, 2020.

See important election dates here.

You can vote early in Alaska from October 19, 2020 to November 2, 2020.

Alaska now offers mail-in voting by absentee. Learn more here. If you prefer to vote in-person, you can find your polling place.

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Arizona

Register to vote by October 5, 2020.

See important election dates here.

You can vote early in Arizona from October 7, 2020 – October 30, 2020.

Arizona now offers mail-in voting. Learn more here. If you prefer to vote in-person, you can find your polling place here.

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Arkansas

Register to vote by October 5, 2020.

See important election dates here.

You can vote early in Arkansas from October 19, 2020 to November 2, 2020.

In Arkansas, you can apply to vote by mail if you meet certain requirements. Find your polling place here.

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California

Register to vote online or by mail by October 19, 2020. You can register and vote in person same-day during the early voting period through Election Day.

See important election dates here.

Early voting timelines in California vary by location. Contact your local election office for more details.

California now offers mail-in voting for the general election. Learn more here. If you prefer to vote in-person, you can find your polling place here.

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Colorado

Register to vote online by October 26, 2020. You can register and vote in person same-day during the early voting period through Election Day.

See important election dates here.

You can vote early in Colorado from October 25, 2020 – November 2, 2020.

All general, primary, odd-year, coordinated, recall, and congressional vacancy elections are now conducted by mail ballot. Learn more here.

Connecticut

Register to vote by October 27, 2020. You can register and vote in person same-day during the early voting period through Election Day.

See important election dates here.

Early voting is not available in Connecticut.

Connecticut now offers mail-in voting by absentee. Learn more here. If you prefer to vote in-person, you can find your polling place here.

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Delaware

Register to vote by October 10, 2020.

See important election dates here.

Early voting is not available in Delaware.

In Delaware, you can apply to vote by mail if you meet certain requirements. Find your polling place here.

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District of Columbia

Register to vote by October 13, 2020.

See important election dates here.

You can vote early in District of Columbia from October 17, 2020 to October 30, 2020.

District of Columbia now offers mail-in voting. All residents will be sent a mail-in ballot beginning the first week in October. Learn more here. If you prefer to vote in person, you can find your polling place here.

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Florida

Register to vote by October 5, 2020.

See important election dates here.

You can vote early in Florida from October 24, 2020 to October 31, 2020.

Florida now offers mail-in voting. Learn how to request a mail ballot here. If you prefer to vote in person, you can find your polling place here.

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Georgia

Register to vote by October 5, 2020.

See important election dates here.

You can vote early in Georgia from October 12, 2020 to October 30, 2020.

Georgia now offers mail-in voting. Learn more here. If you prefer to vote in-person, you can find your polling place here.

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Hawaii

Register to vote by October 5, 2020.

See important election dates here.

You can vote early in Hawaii from October 20, 2020 to November 2, 2020.

Hawaii now offers mail-in voting. All registered voters will automatically receive a mail ballot packet approximately 18 days prior to each election. Learn more here.

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Idaho

Register to vote online by October 9, 2020. You can register and vote in person same-day during the early voting period through Election Day.

See important election dates here.

You can vote early in Idaho from October 17, 2020 to October 31, 2020.

Idaho now offers mail-in voting. Learn more here. If you prefer to vote in-person, you can find your polling place here.

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Illinois

Register to vote by mail by October 6, 2020. Register online by October 18, 2020. You can register and vote in person same-day during the early voting period through Election Day.

See important election dates on the Illinois State Board of Elections website here. In the main navigation, click “Election Schedule” under “Information for Voters” to see the full election calendar.

You can vote early in Illinois from September 24, 2020 to November 2, 2020.

Illinois now offers mail-in voting. Learn more here. If you prefer to vote in-person, you can find your polling place here.

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Indiana

Register to vote by October 5, 2020.

See important election dates here.

You can vote early in Indiana through absentee in-person voting from October 6, 2020 to November 2, 2020.

In Indiana, you can apply to vote by mail if you meet certain requirements. Find your polling place here.

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Iowa

Register to vote online, in person, or by mail by October 24, 2020. You can register and vote in person same-day during the early voting period through Election Day.

See important election dates here.

You can vote early in Iowa through absentee in-person voting from October 5, 2020 to November 2, 2020.

Iowa now offers mail-in voting by absentee. Learn more here. If you prefer to vote in-person, you can find your polling place here.

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Kansas

Register to vote by October 13, 2020.

In Kansas, the primary election is held on the first Tuesday in August of even numbered years for Democratic and Republican candidates. The general election is the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. Learn more here.

You can vote early in Kansas from October 14, 2020 to November 2, 2020.

Kansas now offers mail-in voting and advance voting. Learn more here. If you prefer to vote in-person, you can find your polling place here.

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Kentucky

Register to vote by October 5, 2020.

See important election dates here.

You can vote early in Kentucky from October 13, 2020 to November 2, 2020.

Kentucky now offers mail-voting by absentee for the general election. Learn more here. If you prefer to vote in-person, you can find your polling place here.

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Louisiana

Register to vote in person or by mail by October 5, 2020. Register to vote online by October 14, 2020.

See important election dates here.

You can vote early in Louisiana from October 20, 2020 to October 27, 2020.

In Louisiana, you can apply to vote by mail if you meet certain requirements. Find your polling place here.

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Maine

Register to vote by mail by October 13, 2020. You can register and vote in person same-day during the early voting period through Election Day.

See important election dates here.

You can vote early in Maine from October 5, 2020 to October 29, 2020.

Maine now offers mail-in voting by absentee. Learn more here. If you prefer to vote in-person, you can find your polling place here.

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Maryland

Register to vote by October 13, 2020.

See important election dates here.

You can vote early in Maryland from October 26, 2020 to November 2, 2020.

Maryland now offers mail-in voting. Learn more here. If you prefer to vote in-person, you can find your polling place here.

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Massachusetts

Register to vote by October 24, 2020.

See important election dates here.

You can vote early in Massachusetts from October 17, 2020 to October 30, 2020.

In Maryland, you can apply to vote by mail if you meet certain requirements. Find your polling place here.

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Michigan

Register to vote online or by mail by October 19, 2020. You can register and vote in person same-day during the early voting period through Election Day.

See important election dates here.

You can vote early in Michigan from September 21, 2020 to November 2, 2020.

Michigan now offers mail-in voting. Learn more here. If you prefer to vote in-person, you can find your polling place here.

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Minnesota

Register to vote by October 13, 2020. You can register and vote in person same-day during the early voting period through Election Day.

See important election dates here.

You can vote early in Minnesota from September 18, 2020 to November 2, 2020.

Minnesota now offers mail-in voting. Learn more here. If you prefer to vote in-person, you can find your polling place here.

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Mississippi

Register to vote by October 5, 2020.

See important election dates here.

Early voting is not available in Mississippi.

In Mississippi you can apply to vote by mail if you meet certain requirements. Find your polling place here.

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Missouri

Register to vote by October 7, 2020.

See important election dates here.

Early voting is not available in Missouri.

Missouri now offers mail-in voting. Learn more here. If you prefer to vote in-person, you can find your polling place here.

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Montana

Register to vote by mail by October 5, 2020. You can register and vote in person same-day during the early voting period through Election Day.

See important election dates here.

You can vote early in Montana from October 5, 2020 to November 2, 2020.

Montana now offers mail-in voting. Learn more here. If you prefer to vote in-person, you can find your polling place here.

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Nebraska

Register to vote by mail or online October 16, 2020. Register in-peson by October 23, 2020.

See important election dates here.

You can vote early in Nebraska from October 5, 2020 to November 2, 2020.

Nebraska now offers mail-in early voting. Learn more here. If you prefer to vote in-person, you can find your polling place here.

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Nevada

Register to vote by mail or in-person by October 6, 2020. Register online by October 29, 2020.

See important election dates here. You can vote early in Nevada from October 17, 2020 to October 30, 2020.

Nevada now offers mail-in voting by absent ballot. Learn more here. If you prefer to vote in-person, you can find your polling place here.

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New Hampshire

Register to vote by mail by October 21, 2020. You can register and vote in person same-day in some cities through Election Day.

See important election dates here.

Early voting is not available in New Hampshire.

New Hampshire now offers mail-in voting by general absentee ballot. Learn more here. If you prefer to vote in-person, you can find your polling place here.

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New Jersey

Register to vote by October 13, 2020.

See important election dates here.

Early voting dates in New Jersey vary based on your county. Learn more by checking with your county clerk’s office.

New Jersey now offers mail-in voting. Learn more here. If you prefer to vote in-person, you can find your polling place here.

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New Mexico

Register to vote by mail or online by October 6, 2020. Register in person by October 31, 2020.

See important election dates here.

You can vote early in New Mexico from October 17, 2020 to October 31, 2020.

New Mexico now offers mail-in voting by absentee. Learn more here. If you prefer to vote in-person, you can find your polling place here.

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New York

Register to vote by October 9, 2020.

See important election dates here.

You can vote early in New York from October 24, 2020 to November 1, 2020.

New York now offers mail-in voting by absentee. Learn more here. If you prefer to vote in-person, you can find your polling place here.

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North Carolina

Register to vote by mail, in-person, or online by October 9, 2020. You can register and vote in person same-day during the early voting period.

See important election dates here.

You can vote early in North Carolina from October 15, 2020 to October 31, 2020.

North Carolina now offers mail-in voting by absentee. Learn more here. If you prefer to vote in-person, you can find your polling place here.

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North Dakota

North Dakota does not require voter registration.

See important election dates here.

You can vote early in North Dakota from October 19, 2020 to November 2, 2020.

North Dakota now offers mail-in voting by absentee. Learn more here. If you prefer to vote in-person, you can find your polling place here.

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Ohio

Register to vote by October 5, 2020.

See important election dates here.

You can vote early in Ohio from October 6, 2020 to November 2, 2020.

Ohio now offers mail-in voting by absentee. Learn more here. If you prefer to vote in-person, you can find your polling place here.

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Oklahoma

Register to vote by October 9, 2020.

See important election dates here.

You can vote early in Oklahoma from October 29, 2020 to October 31, 2020.

In Oklahoma, you can apply to vote by mail if you meet certain requirements. If you prefer to vote in-person, you can find your polling place here.

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Oregon

Register to vote by October 13, 2020.

See important election dates here.

Early voting is not available in Oregon.

Oregon now offers mail-in voting. Registered voters will receive a ballot two to three weeks before an election. Learn more here.

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Pennsylvania

Register to vote by October 19, 2020.

See important election dates here.

Early voting is not available in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania now offers mail-in voting. Learn more here. If you prefer to vote in-person, you can find your polling place here.

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Rhode Island

Register to vote by mail, in-person, or online by October 4, 2020. You can register and vote in person same-day during the early voting period through Election Day for the presidential election only.

See important election dates here.

You can vote early in Rhode Island from October 14, 2020 to November 2, 2020.

Rhode Island now offers mail-in voting. Learn more here. If you prefer to vote in-person, you can find your polling place here.

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South Carolina

Register to vote in-person by October 2, 2020. Register online by October 4, 2020. Register by mail by October 5, 2020.

See important election dates here.

Early voting is not available in South Carolina.

South Carolina now offers mail-in voting by absentee. Learn more here. If you prefer to vote in-person, you can find your polling place here.

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South Dakota

Register to vote by October 19, 2020.

See important election dates here.

You can vote early in South Dakota from September 18, 2020 to November 2, 2020.

South Dakota now offers mail-in voting by absentee. Find the ballot application here. If you prefer to vote in-person, you can find your polling place here.

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Tennessee

Register to vote by October 5, 2020.

See important election dates here.

You can vote early in Tennessee from October 14, 2020 to October 29, 2020.

Tennessee now offers mail-in voting by absentee. Learn more here. If you prefer to vote in-person, you can find your polling place here.

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Texas

Register to vote by October 5, 2020.

See important election dates here.

You can vote early in Texas from October 13, 2020 to October 30, 2020.

In Texas, you can apply to vote by mail if you meet certain requirements. Find your polling place here.

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Utah

Register to vote online or by mail by October 23, 2020. You can register and vote in person same-day during the early voting period through Election Day.

See important election dates here.

You can vote early in Utah from October 20, 2020 to October 30, 2020.

Utah now offers mail-in voting. Registered voters will receive a mail-in ballot between October 13, 2020 and October 27, 2020. Learn more here. Find more information on how you can vote in Utah here.

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Vermont

There is no voter registration deadline in Vermont. You are encouraged to register online by October 30, 2020.

See important election dates here.

You can vote early in Vermont from September 21, 2020 to November 2, 2020.

Vermont now offers mail-in voting by absentee. Learn more here. If you prefer to vote in-person, you can find your polling place here.

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Virginia

Register to vote by October 13, 2020.

See important election dates here.

You can vote early in Virginia from September 19, 2020 to October 31, 2020.

Virginia now offers mail-in voting by absentee. Learn more here. If you prefer to vote in-person, you can find your polling place here.

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Washington

Register to vote by mail or online by October 26, 2020. You can register and vote in person same-day during the early voting period through Election Day.

See important election dates here.

You can vote early in Washington from October 16, 2020 to November 3, 2020.

Washington now offers mail-in voting. Registered voters will receive a ballot in the mail at least 18 days before each election. Learn more here.

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West Virginia

Register to vote by October 13, 2020.

See important election dates here.

You can vote early in West Virginia from October 21, 2020 to October 31, 2020.

West Virginia now offers mail-in voting. Learn more here. If you prefer to vote in-person, you can find your polling place here.

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Wisconsin

Register to vote online or by mail by October 14, 2020. You can register and vote in person same-day during the early voting period through Election Day.

See important election dates here.

You can vote early in Wisconsin from October 20, 2020 to November 1, 2020.

Wisconsin now offers mail-in voting by absentee. Learn more here. If you prefer to vote in-person, you can find your polling place here.

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Wyoming

Register to vote by mail by October 19, 2020. You can register and vote in person same-day during the early voting period through Election Day.

See important election dates here.

You can vote early in Wyoming from September 18, 2020 to November 2, 2020.

Wyoming now offers mail-in voting by absentee. Learn more here. If you prefer to vote in-person, you can find your polling place here.

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