Voting FAQs

Naturally born and fully naturalized US citizens over the age of 18 are eligible to vote in federal elections. In some states, non-citizens are able to vote in local and/or school board elections. If you have been convicted of a felony, your voting rights may vary between states, and you can check your eligibility here.
Some states require that you be a resident for a certain period of time (often 30 days) prior to an election in order to register to vote. If you have recently moved to a new state, you can check your residency requirement with your state election administrator. If you have moved within your state, you will also need to re-register or update your registration with your new address. If you're planning a move before Election Day, request an absentee ballot now from your prior address.
Yes. You can find information on how to register and vote if you are experiencing homelessness or if you do not have a permanent address here.
Your vote is ALWAYS confidential. No one can know who you vote for.

Voter registration information (i.e. your political party and the last time you voted) is sometimes public. Most states have programs victims of crimes (such as domestic abuse) can have this information hidden. Learn more here. Most states have programs that allow victims of crimes (such as domestic abuse) to have this information hidden.

Enter your physical and email address here to find out if you’re registered to vote. If you’re not, you can get registered in 2 minutes or less!
Voter registration laws vary between states, and it often only takes 2 minutes to register to vote. Fill out the form here to register today. If you are not yet registered at your current address, the site will direct you to your state’s instructions on how to do so.
This decision is up to you! Depending on where you are from and where you go to school it may be easier to vote in one or the other location. For example, if your home state does not have an easy vote by mail process, it may be easier to register and vote with your campus address. It may also be useful to consider whether you feel more personally connected to the political outcomes of one or the other location – for example, if your home state is voting on legislation that matters to you, staying registered with your home address would allow you to add your voice to that political discussion.
This depends on the way you want to register to vote and your state. You can always register in-person or by mail with a paper form using your Social Security number (SSN). However, in order to register online, some states require that you have a state-issued ID such as a driver's license.

Your state may allow you to vote by mail. Find out here if you are eligible to vote by mail and submit your request today.
Laws around voting by mail vary from state to state. You can check your state’s requirements here.
Lots of states allow you to vote before Election Day. To find out when and where you can cast a ballot, enter your information here.
You can make your plan to vote, including where you will vote if you are voting in person, here.
Some states have laws that require you to present a photo ID in order to vote in person, even if you are already registered. You can check your state’s ID requirements here.
If you’re at a crowded polling place that could use some snacks, yes! Pizza to the Polls is a nonpartisan nonprofit working to keep folks in long lines fed. If you see a long line at a polling place, report the line here.
Amazing! You can find more information on how to become a poll worker here.
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