To vote in most U.S. elections, you must be:
- A U.S. citizen
- At least 18 years old on Election Day
- A resident of the state in which you are voting
  Some states may have additional eligibility requirements. Check your state’s rules here.
To register to vote, you will generally need:
- A valid driver’s license or state ID
- Proof of residency, such as a utility bill or lease
- Your Social Security number or part of it
Check your state’s specific requirements here.
Yes, many states offer online voter registration. You can register through your state’s election website or use Vote.org to register online. Be sure to have your ID and other necessary documents ready.
Registration deadlines vary by state, and they differ depending on whether you register online, by mail, or in person. Check your state’s registration deadlines here.
If you’ve recently moved or changed your name, you need to update your voter registration. You can usually do this online, by mail, or in person. For more information on how to update your registration, visit USA.gov.
You can check your registration status online using the Vote.org status checker. This tool will confirm whether your registration is up-to-date.

To vote in most U.S. elections, you must be:
- A U.S. citizen
- At least 18 years old on Election Day
- A resident of the state in which you are voting
  Some states may have additional eligibility requirements. Check your state’s rules here.
To register to vote, you will generally need:
- A valid driver’s license or state ID
- Proof of residency, such as a utility bill or lease
- Your Social Security number or part of it
Check your state’s specific requirements here.
Yes, many states offer online voter registration. You can register through your state’s election website or use Vote.org to register online. Be sure to have your ID and other necessary documents ready.
Registration deadlines vary by state, and they differ depending on whether you register online, by mail, or in person. Check your state’s registration deadlines here.
If you’ve recently moved or changed your name, you need to update your voter registration. You can usually do this online, by mail, or in person. For more information on how to update your registration, visit USA.gov.
You can check your registration status online using the Vote.org status checker. This tool will confirm whether your registration is up-to-date.

Absentee voting rules vary by state. Some states allow any registered voter to request an absentee ballot, while others require a valid reason, such as being out of town on Election Day or having a disability. Check your state’s absentee voting rules here.
You can apply for an absentee ballot through your state’s election website or by mail. Most states allow you to request a ballot online. Be sure to request your absentee ballot well in advance of Election Day. Apply for your absentee ballot here.
Deadlines for returning absentee ballots vary by state. In most cases, your absentee ballot must be postmarked by Election Day and received by a specific deadline after that. Check your state’s absentee ballot return deadlines here.
Many states offer early voting, allowing you to cast your ballot before Election Day. The dates and locations for early voting vary by state. Find out if early voting is available in your state here.
Early voting deadlines vary by state. Some states start early voting a few weeks before Election Day, while others may only allow a few days. Check your state’s early voting deadlines here.

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