How, when, and where to vote
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.
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Voting on Election Day
Find out when to vote and where your polling station is. Learn what form of ID to bring with you on Election Day.
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Who can and cannot vote
Learn if you meet the qualifications to vote in federal, state, and local elections.
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Do you have to vote for the party you are registered with?
In general elections, you do not have to vote for the candidate from your party. Depending on your state, rules for voting in primaries or caucuses may be different. Learn more.
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Find out when to vote
The dates of elections can vary. Learn when you can vote for your federal, state, and local representatives.
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Absentee voting and voting by mail
Absentee voting and vote-by-mail allow voting before Election Day by mail or drop-off. Learn how they are different, how to get a ballot in the U.S. or abroad, and meet deadlines.
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Early in-person voting
Early voting allows you to vote in person before Election Day. Learn where to get more details about early voting in your state.