Prepare to Vote

As a first step, make sure you have everything you need to cast your vote on Election Day.  

What to remember:  

• Voters in every state must be registered to vote  and, if voting in-person, you must vote at your assigned polling location.
• All states also allow for absentee ballots/voting by mail, although some states require a rationale for doing so, and states may also have deadlines by which time an absentee/mail-in ballot must be requested and then returned.
• Many states also have early voting, whereby voters can submit their ballots in-person prior to election day at a time that is more convenient for them.
• If you are voting in-person, remember to request time off to vote. 
• Check your state’s voter ID laws and requirements.

You can also visit Vote.org or your state's election office directly to: 

• Find any information or documentation requirements for voter registration
• Register to vote or check your registration
• Find your polling place
• Request an absentee/mail-in ballot
• Learn about early voting options (if applicable in your state)
• Find all related voting deadlines