How to Vote in the US
Eligibility
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be at least 18 years old by Election Day
- Be a resident of the state where you are voting
Registration
- Register to vote at least 30 days before Election Day (deadlines vary by state)
- Register online, by mail, or in person at your local election office or DMV
- Provide proof of identity and residence (e.g., driver’s license, utility bill)
Voting Methods
- In-person: Visit a polling place on Election Day and cast your ballot in person.
- Early voting: Vote in person at a designated location before Election Day.
- Mail-in voting (absentee voting): Request a mail-in ballot, fill it out, and return it by mail or drop it off at a designated location.
- Electronic voting: In some states, voters can cast their ballots using electronic voting machines.
Polling Place Information
- Find your polling place using the following resources:
- Vote.org: www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/
- State election website
- Local newspaper or government website
What to Bring
- Bring a valid photo ID (requirements vary by state)
- If you are voting early or by mail, check the instructions on your ballot for any specific requirements.
Voting Process
- In-person: Check in with a poll worker, receive a ballot, and cast your vote in a private voting booth.
- Early voting: Check in at the designated early voting location and follow the instructions for casting your ballot.
- Mail-in voting: Fill out the ballot according to the instructions, sign it, and return it in the provided envelope.
** deadlines**
- Voter registration deadlines vary by state (typically 30 days before the election).
- Early voting deadlines vary by state.
- Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or received by a certain date (check with your state election office for specific deadlines).
Resources
- Vote.org: www.vote.org/
- League of Women Voters: www.lwv.org/
- National Association of Secretaries of State: www.nass.org/
- State and local election websites
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