As Us. election is drawing close the eligibility can not be debated and the rule of law has provided and made it clear How To Register and Vote in the coming elections if you must participate.
See if you are eligible to vote absentee, early, or on Election Day. Get voter ID requirements. And find out if you have to vote for the party you are registered with.
Who can and cannot vote
Learn if you meet the qualifications to vote in federal, state, and local elections.
Who can vote?
You can vote in U.S. federal, state, and local elections if you:
- Are a U.S. citizen (some areas allow non-citizens to vote in local elections only)
- Meet your state’s residency requirements
- You can be homeless and still meet these requirements.
- Are 18 years old on or before Election Day
- In almost every state, you can register to vote before you turn 18 if you will be 18 by Election Day.
- Are registered to vote by your state’s voter registration deadline. North Dakota does not require voter registration.
Who cannot vote?
- Non-citizens, including permanent legal residents, cannot vote in federal, state, and most local elections.
- Some people follow felony convictions or are currently serving time for other types of crimes. Rules are different in each state. Check this guide from the Department of Justice to understand the laws in your state.
- Some people are mentally incapacitated. Rules vary by state.
- For president in the general election: U.S. citizens residing in U.S. territories
- Check with your state or local election office for any questions about who can
Voter registration
Learn how to register to vote and get a voter registration card. Find your state’s registration deadline and how to confirm or change your registration.
How to register to vote
Learn how to register so you can vote in federal, state, and local elections.
How to update or change your voter registration
Learn how to update your voter registration if your information has changed since the last time you voted.
How to confirm your voter registration status
Find out how to check your voter registration. Make sure that you are still registered to vote and that your name, address, and political party affiliation are correct.
Voter registration deadlines
Every state has its own voter registration deadline. Find yours to make sure you can register in time to vote.
How to get a voter registration card
A voter registration card confirms that you are registered to vote. Find out how to get or replace your card.