As November 3rd is upon us, we need the energy focused on registering to vote, requesting absentee ballots, or early voting due to Covid-19.
I will break down what you need to do by State, to request an absentee ballot/mail-in ballot/vote by mail ballot (so there is zero confusion requesting any one of these type ballot(s) are one and the same, NO DIFFERENCE). Follow the guidelines of your state, and request your ballot early, get ready to early vote (follow your State dates/times/locations) or be ready for long lines on Election Day.
Stay and remain vigilant in this process because November 3rd is about ONE THING. Suppressing your vote. This is the only way Donald Trump will win re-election.
*Note, some online state portals are not activated yet, for requesting an absentee ballot. Also, some states are still going through primaries. Keep checking your state as the election nears.
**Note, since this is an informative diary/blog, I will repost and update as changes come online per state. Thanks.
***Note, make sure you check that your mailing address is current, absentee ballots/mail ballots/vote by mail ballots are sent to the recent address on file with your registrar’s office.
****Note, please read the information in regards to returning/mailing your absentee ballot. It must meet the deadline per state, or the ballot will not be counted.
*****Note, please make sure you read your ballot (if voting by mail/absentee) very carefully, follow the instructions, and sign your ballot before mailing it in. If you don’t follow the instructions the ballot will be rejected.
STRONGLY ADVISE ANYONE VOTING BY MAIL TO GET THAT BALLOT MAILED THROUGH THE USPS BY OCTOBER 22ND. THE ASSAULT, SABOTAGE OF THE USPS IS OUT IN THE OPEN THANKS TO DONALD TRUMP. AGAIN, GET THAT BALLOT MAILED SOONER THAN LATER. IF YOU ARE PAST THE 22ND, FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF YOUR STATE AND GET THAT BALLOT TO THE ELECTION BOARD ASAP, OR TURN IT IN DURING EARLY VOTING, OR OVERNIGHT YOUR BALLOT TO YOUR ELECTION BOARD (READ YOUR STATE’S REQUIREMENT ON THIS) IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO THE POLLS. #STAYWOKE ON THIS….
Lastly, the post office is under attack by Donald Trump. When you get your ballot, complete it and mail it back as soon as possible. If you are close to the date of the election and have not mailed your ballot, follow your state’s protocols and deliver it to your election office/precinct/ward IN PERSON. This is the reason for the 🚨🚨🚨🚨:
Donald Trump ADMITS why he will not fund the USPS, this is a stunning admission and it is now more than ever imperative that we vote early and massive!!! 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨
The US Postal Service is urging voters to request their November mail-in ballots at least 15 days before the election Additional information on ballot requests and deadlines for all 50 States, here.
When and how to vote in all 50 states, a good read here.
Another good tool here, PLAN YOUR VOTE
Early Voting Calendar
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Alabama
”Absentee ballot applications must be received in the office of the Absentee Election Manager for your county no later than the 5th day prior to the election.
Deadline for return of absentee ballot(s), Alabama:
An absentee ballot returned by mail must be postmarked no later than the day prior to the election and received by the Absentee Election Manager no later than noon on election day. If hand-delivered, the ballot must be in the office of the Absentee Election Manager by the close of business (but no later than 5 p.m.) on the day prior to the election.”
Meaning: Absentee/mail voting deadline(s): Nov. 2 (postmarked); Nov. 3 (received)
If voting in person: Alabama requires voters to present photo identification (ID) while voting. Accepted forms of ID include Alabama driver's licenses, different state-issued IDs, U.S. passports, and Alabama photo voter ID cards.
Vote by Mail/Absentee ballot information, here. Read the below for ballot return and witness/notarization of the ballot (this is crucial, if not properly done your ballot will be discounted)
WITNESSES OR NOTARIZATION
An absentee ballot cannot be counted unless the affidavit is notarized or has the signatures of two witnesses.
The voter has only the following legal ways to return the absentee ballot:
- forwards the absentee ballot by U.S. Mail
- forwards the absentee ballot by commercial carrier
- personally hands the absentee ballot to the absentee election manager (or delivers by a designee in the case of emergency absentee voting)
Register to vote online, here. The deadline to register to vote is October 19, 2020.
Request a voter registration form online, here.
Download the voter registration application, here.
NO EARLY VOTING IN ALABAMA.
8/15/20 > UPDATE for ALABAMA (Note while the last day to request an absentee ballot is October 29th, you need to request it FAR in advance or get ready to vote on Election Day):
Voters who don’t want to go to the polls because of the risk of COVID-19 can vote by mail with an absentee ballot under an emergency rule adopted by Secretary of State John Merrill.
The emergency rule is an adjustment to the usual requirement for voters to pick from a list of reasons in order to be able to vote absentee.
Although COVID-19 is not on that list of reasons, the emergency rule allows voters to check a box on the absentee ballot application that says, “I have a physical illness or infirmity which prevents my attendance at the polls.”
The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot is Oct. 29.
Polls open on Election Day: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Alaska
Online voter registration, here, deadline information below:
- In Person: 30 days before Election Day.
- By Mail: Postmarked 30 days before Election Day. If this falls on a Sunday, postmarked 31 days before Election Day.
- Online: 30 days before Election Day.
Download the voter registration application, here. The deadline to register to vote is October 4, 2020.
”Anyone may request a ballot by mail. You do not need a reason!”
Vote by Mail/Absentee ballot information, here. (Your application for an absentee/vote by mail ballot must be received 10 days before Election Day.)
Mail your ballot. It must be postmarked on or before Election Day
Additional information on witness of your ballot before mailing it back:
- In the presence of your witness, sign your ballot envelope and provide at least ONE identifier.
- A witness must be someone 18 years of age or older or an authorized official (Notary Public, municipal clerk, or any other official authorized and willing to administer the oath).
- Secure your ballot by folding over the flap and sealing the flap at the top and the bottom.
- Apply the correct amount of postage to the return envelope. Postal amount will be provided with the instructions.
Early Voting
Early and In-Person absentee voting begins 15 days prior to each Election Day, October 19, 2020.
Poll times: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Arizona
Register to vote and update your information, here. The deadline to register to vote is October 5, 2020. More information below:
- In Person: 29 days before Election Day, or on the next immediate business day if the deadline falls on a legal holiday or weekend.
- By Mail: Postmarked 29 days before Election Day, or on the next immediate business day if the deadline falls on a legal holiday or weekend.
- Online: 29 days before Election Day.
Read and request a vote by mail ballot, here.
Deadline information for an absentee ballot/vote by mail ballot, Arizona:
Deadline for absentee ballot request is October 23, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
Recommended deadline to mail back your ballot is October 28, 2020.
All ballots including absentee ballots must be received by 7:00 p.m, November 3, 2020.
In Arizona, all polling places are open from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Mountain Time.
Early Voting
In-person Early Voting starts October 8, 2020.
Each county has different in-person early voting options starting 27-days before Election Day up through 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before Election Day. Visit your County Recorder’s website or contact your County Recorder directly to learn more about in-person early voting options in your county: https://azsos.gov/county-election-info.
Voters are now required to present sufficient identification to vote early in-person. For more information on voter ID, visit: https://azsos.gov/elections/voting-election.
Arkansas
In Arkansas, “You must fill out a paper Voter Registration Application.”
Information to request a voter registration form online or to download a voter registration form, here. The deadline to register to vote is October 5, 2020. More information below:
- In Person: 30 days before Election Day.
- By Mail: Postmarked 30 days before Election Day. If this falls on a Sunday, postmarked 29 days before Election Day.
- Online: N/A
Read and request an absentee ballot in Arkansas, here.
“All voters in Arkansas may vote by mail using an absentee ballot if they have health concerns due to COVID-19, according to a statement by the Governor. “
Deadline for absentee ballots:
Early Voting
- Depending on the type of election being conducted, you may early vote during the 7 or 15 days prior to Election Day. (Early voting starts October 19, 2020 for in-person)
- In most counties, early voting is conducted at the county clerk’s office.
- In counties with off-site early voting (a location other than the county clerk’s office), local newspapers will publish the designated sites.
- During a preferential primary or a general election, early voting is available between the hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, ending at 5 p.m. on the Monday before the election. Off-site early voting hours may vary by county; watch your local newspaper or contact your county clerk for information.
- Vote at your poll on Election Day from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
California
Register to vote in California, here. The deadline to register to vote in California is October 19, 2020. Additional deadline information below:
- In Person: 15 days before Election Day.
- By Mail: Postmarked 15 days before Election Day.
- Online: 15 days before Election Day.
If the voter registration deadline has passed, you can still conditionally register to vote and cast a provisional ballot in person at your County Elections Office at any time up to and including Election Day. Your provisional ballot will be counted when your County Elections Official verifies your voter registration.
All registered voters will receive an absentee ballot per Governor Newsom’s Executive Order, due to Covid-19, so if you live in California make sure you are registered to vote and that your mailing address is current. Vote by mail information, here.
Absentee Ballot Deadline for California:
Vote by Mail
Request a vote-by-mail ballot by October 27, 2020.
You may return your voted ballot by mail, in person, or to a drop box
- If you are returning your ballot by mail, it must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by your county elections office no later than 17 days after Election Day.
- If you are returning your ballot in person or dropping it in a drop box, it must be delivered no later than the close of polls at 8:00 p.m. on November 3rd.
- Anyone may return your ballot for you, as long as they do not get paid on a per ballot basis. In order for your ballot to be counted, you must fill out the authorization section found on the outside of your ballot envelope.
Early Voting
Some counties offer early voting at a few locations before Election Day. In-person early voting starts October 5, 2020.
Contact your county elections office to see if they offer early voting.
County contact information can be found by visiting the Secretary of State’s website at: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resources/county-elections-offices.
Polls are open on Election Day: November 3, 2020 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Colorado
Register to vote information, here. The deadline to register to vote is October 26, 2020*. More information below:
- In Person: Election Day.
- By Mail: Received 8 days before Election Day.
- Online: 8 days before Election Day.
*You can register and cast a ballot up through Election Day by appearing in-person at a Voter Service and Polling Center during the Early Voting period or on Election Day. Contact your Local Election Office if you have any questions.
Colorado is a Vote By Mail State, check your address status below:
Every voter receives a mail ballot. The ballot will be sent to the mailing address you provided for your voter registration file. To check the address on file, or to make any changes to your voter registration visit www.GoVoteColorado.gov
Information on a vote by mail ballot, here.
Deadline for ballot in Colorado:
Mail ballots must be received by the county clerk and recorder no later than 7:00 PM on Election Day. Voters are encouraged to drop off ballots at designated drop off locations, drop-box locations, or mail their ballots in time to be received by the county clerk before the polls close. Postmarks do not count; ballots must be in the hands of the county clerk by 7:00 PM on Election Day in order to be counted.
Early Voting
Colorado uses a vote-by-mail system exclusively, so there is no need for explicit absentee or early voting procedures, except for those who cannot or do not wish to vote by mail. County clerks and recorders automatically send mail ballots to every elector in active status, starting 18 to 22 days before the election. The last day on which a county clerk can mail a ballot to a voter is eight days before the election. However, since electors can register to vote until the polls close at 7 p.m. on Election Day, there are always some voters that cannot vote by mail ballot. Therefore, Colorado law requires county clerks to open and operate polling locations called Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPCs) starting 15 days before the election (in-person starts October 19, 2020) through Election Day, excluding Sundays. For primary and November coordinated elections, VSPCs must be open starting 8 days before the election. Eligible voters can visit any VSPC in their county of residence to do any of the following:[5][6]
- Void their mail ballot to vote in person,
- Register to vote,
- Update an existing voter registration record,
- Obtain a mail ballot "over-the-counter," or
- Vote in person on paper ballots or accessible voting devices.
- Poll times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Connecticut
Register to vote information, on-line here. The deadline to register to vote is *October 29, 2020. More information below:
- In Person: 7 days before Election Day.
- By Mail: Postmarked 7 days before Election Day.
- Online: 7 days before Election Day.
*If the voter registration deadline has passed, you can still register to vote in person at a designated Election Day Registration office. Contact your Local Election Office if you have any questions.
Absentee ballot information, here. You must submit an application for an absentee ballot and return to your Town Clerk.
All voters are eligible to vote by absentee ballot in the general election held on November 3, 2020 due to the COVID-19, pursuant to Public Act 20-03 July Spec. Sess. Just check the COVID-19 box on the application.
- Your Town Clerk will process your application.
- An absentee ballot will be mailed to you beginning:
- 31 days before a general election
Only complete absentee ballots received before the close of polls on the day of the election will be counted.
No Early Voting in Connecticut. Absentee ballots must be postmarked by November 3, 2020.
Polls open on Election Day: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Delaware
Register to vote information, here. The last day to register to vote for the General Election is October 10, 2020. More information below:
- In Person: 24 days before Election Day.
- By Mail: Postmarked 24 days before Election Day.
- Online: The fourth Saturday before Election Day.
Information about the absentee ballot, here.
Request an absentee ballot, here.
All registered voters can request an absentee ballot using the qualification "sick or physically disabled"
Deadline for absentee ballot in Delaware:
All Absentee Ballots must be received by the Department of Elections Office for your county no later than the closing of the polls at 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 3, 2020.
No early voting in Delaware, early voting is an absentee ballot.
Poll times: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
District of Columbia
Voter registration information, here. Deadline information here:
- In Person: Election Day, with proof of residency.
- By Mail: Received 21 days before Election Day.
- Online: 21 days before Election Day.
If you have missed the voter registration deadline, you can still register to vote and a cast a ballot at the same time during early voting or on Election Day. Simply go to your regular polling place or early voting site to register and vote. Contact your Local Election Office if you have any questions. You will need to bring proof of residency, such as a government photo ID, or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, or pay check that shows your current name and address.
Vote by mail/absentee ballot information, here.
Deadline information for absentee ballot return in Washington DC:
Your voted and mailed ballot must be postmarked or otherwise demonstrated to have been sent on or before Election Day, November 3, 2020; and must be arrive no later than the 7th day after Election Day.
Beginning in October, you can track the status of your Mail-In (Absentee) Ballot here. If you are concerned that you may not be able to receive or cast your ballot in time for it to be counted, please contact the D.C. Board of Elections at 202.727.2525.
Early Voting
Vote Centers for the November 3 General Election will open Tuesday, October 27, 2020, through Monday, November 2, 2020, from 8:30 am - 7:00 pm.
Polls open on Election Day: 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Florida
Register to vote in Florida, here. The last day to register to vote is October 5, 2020, for the General Election. Contact the Supervisor of Elections by county, here. Deadline information below:
- In Person: 29 days before Election Day.
- By Mail: Postmarked 29 days before Election Day.
- Online: 29 days before Election Day.
Request to vote by mail and deadline information for Florida, here.
“The deadline to request that a vote-by-mail ballot be mailed is no later than 5 p.m. on the 10th day before the election. However, the ballot must still be received by the Supervisor of Elections no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day if the voted ballot is to count. Exceptions exist for overseas military and civilian voters. See Military and Overseas Citizens Voting for further information.
A returned voted ballot must be received by the Supervisor of Elections’ office no later than 7 p.m. (local time) on Election Day. Other return options are available for Military and Overseas Voters under certain circumstances. The United States Postal Service recommends that domestic nonmilitary voters, mail back their voted ballots at least 1 week before the Election Day deadline to account for any unforeseen events or weather issues. The Federal Voting Assistance Program provides recommended earlier timelines for absent military and overseas voters.
Vote-by-mail ballots may also be returned at secure drop boxes at Supervisor of Elections' main and branch offices and early voting sites in your county. Please contact your Supervisor of Elections or visit their website for the location of all vote-by-mail ballot secure drop boxes in the county.
Early Voting
Early voting is required in any election that contains a state or federal office race. The early voting period must start at least on the 10th day before the election and end on the 3rd day before the election. In addition, supervisors of elections have the option to offer more early voting on the 15th, 14th, 13th, 12th, 11th, or 2nd day before an election. In-person early voting starts October 24-October 31, 2020.
Polls open Election Day: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Georgia
“The State of Georgia allows absentee voting by mail and in-person. No excuse is required to vote before election day.”
Register to vote information, here. The last day to register to vote in Georgia is October 5, 2020. Deadline information below:
- In Person: 29 days before Election Day.
- By Mail: Postmarked 29 days before Election Day.
- Online: The fifth Monday before Election Day
Vote by mail or absentee ballot information, here.
“Georgia law allows for absentee by mail ballots to be requested up to 180 days before an election. To request an absentee ballot, voters should complete an absentee ballot application and return the absentee ballot application to their county registration office. Absentee ballot applications can be returned by mail, fax, email (as an attachment), or in-person to the local County Board of Registrar’s Office.”
Deadline information for Georgia:
Mail your completed ballot. For voters within the country, all absentee ballots must arrive at your county election office by Election Day, November 3rd. If you're currently a military or overseas voter and you post your absentee ballot on Election Day, make sure it arrives within 3 days.
8/31/20 UPDATE:
A federal judge has ruled Georgia elections officials must count absentee ballots postmarked by Election Day and received by 7 p.m. on Nov. 6, 2020, potentially allowing thousands more votes to count in an election likely to shatter turnout records.
Early Voting
Early Voting starts October 12-October 30, 2020.
Early Voting Location, here.
Poll open Election Day: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Hawaii
Register to vote information, here. The last day to register to vote for the November General Election is October 5, 2020. Deadline information below:
- In Person: 30 days before Election Day.
- By Mail: Postmarked 30 days before Election Day.
- Online: 30 days before Election Day.
If you have missed the voter registration deadline, you can still register to vote and a cast a ballot at the same time during early voting at early walk-in locations and on Election Day at your polling place. Contact your Local Election Office if you have any questions.
The State of Hawaii passed Act 136, SLH 2019, implementing elections by mail beginning with the 2020 Elections.
All properly registered voters will automatically receive a mail ballot packet approximately 18 days prior to the election.
More information, here.
Deadline information for absentee/vote by mail ballot for Hawaii:
Voters may return their ballot by mail or in-person at a designated place of deposit. Voted ballots must be received by the Clerk's Office by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3, 2020.
- By mail: Voters should mail their voted ballot 3-5 days before the election to ensure that the Clerk's Office receives it by the deadline. The return envelope is postage paid via the U.S. Postal Service and addressed to your Clerk’s Office.
- Voter Service Center or Place of Deposit: Voters may visit any voter service center or place of deposit within their county to drop off their voted ballot.
- Clerk's Office: Voters may return their voted ballot directly to their Clerk's Office.
In-person early voting starts October 20-November 2, 2020.
Polls open on Election Day: 7AM-6PM
Idaho
Voter information here. Voter registration form, here. The deadline for registration is *October 9, 2020. More information below:
- In Person: 24 days before Election Day. If you miss this deadline, you may also register on Election Day. (You must show proof of residence to register at the polls on Election Day.)
- By Mail: Postmarked 25 days before Election Day.
- Online: 25 days before Election Day.
*If you have missed the voter registration deadline, you can still register to vote and a cast a ballot at the same time during early voting or on Election Day. Simply go to your regular polling place or early voting site to register and vote. You will need to show proof of residence and a photo ID. Contact your Local Election Office if you have any questions.
Absentee ballot information, here. All ballots must be received on November 3rd by 8PM.
Early Voting
October 19, 2020: Early Voting Begins: For those counties that choose to conduct early voting. [§34-1012, Idaho Code]
October 30, 2020: In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Ends: At 5 p.m. — for the General Election. [§34-1002(7) and §34-1012, Idaho Code]
Poll times for election day: 8AM-8PM
Illinois
Voter registration information, form here. The deadline to register is October 18, 2020 (on-line); the deadline to register to vote through the mail is October 6, 2020 (postmarked). More information below:
- In Person: 27 days before Election Day, after which you may register during the early voting period through Election Day.
- By Mail: Postmarked 28 days before Election Day.
- Online: 16 days before Election Day.
You can also register in person (and vote) at your local elections office during the "grace period." The grace period starts 27 days before Election Day and ends on Election Day. Grace Period Voting does NOT take place at your regular polling place. Grace Period Voting almost always happens at your Local Election Office. Contact your Local Election Office for more information.
Information on deadline dates for Illinois absentee ballot requests:
Voting by mail is an option for voters to cast their ballot prior to Election Day. Voters can request a vote by mail ballot through the mail or in person.
The first day to file an application for a vote by mail ballot with the Election Authority is 6/16/2020.
All requests by mail must be received by the Election Authority by 10/29/2020.
All in-person early voting requests must be made by 11/2/2020.
Additional provisions and requirements apply to Military and Overseas Citizens.
Deadline for absentee ballot in Illinois:
Any vote by mail ballot must be placed into the certification envelope provided. The certification on the envelope must be completed, signed, and the envelope sealed. Mailed ballots must be postmarked no later than Election Day, November 3,2020 and must be received within 14 days of the election. All vote by mail ballots are processed centrally.
Information on Vote by Mail, here.
Early Voting
The early voting period runs from Thursday, September 24, 2020 to Monday, November 2, 2020, but dates and hours may vary based on where you live. Click here to find early voting/grace period registration locations.
Poll time for Election day: 6AM-7PM
Indiana
Information to register to vote and Vote by Mail, here. The last day to register to vote in Indiana is October 5, 2020. Deadline information below:
- In Person: 29 days before Election Day.
- By Mail: Postmarked 29 days before Election Day.
- Online: 29 days before Election Day.
Request an absentee ballot, here.
Deadline information for Indiana:
County election officials must receive an absentee-by-mail ballot not later than noon (local prevailing time) on Election Day, November 3, 2020. County election officials must have possession of the ballot by this deadline; postmarks – even if dated on or before the date of the election – cannot be considered timely.
Early Voting
Voting early in-person is available from October 6, 2020 to November 2, 2020. All registered Indiana voters are eligible to vote early in-person. Contact your County Clerk’s office to find locations and hours for early voting.
Polls open Election Day: 6AM-6PM
Iowa
Voter registration information/form, here. The deadline to register to vote is October 24, 2020. More information below:
- In Person: 10 days before Election Day. If you miss the deadline, you can also register to vote in-person during early vote or on Election Day.
- By Mail: Postmarked 15 days before Election Day or received 10 days before Election Day.
- Online: 10 days before Election Day.
If you have missed the voter registration deadline, you can still register to vote and a cast a ballot at the same time during early voting or on Election Day. Simply go to your regular polling place or early voting site to register and vote. You should bring valid photo ID and, if the ID does not list your current address, also proof of residence. Contact your Local Election Office if you have any questions.
Information on Vote by Mail, here.
Deadline information on an absentee ballot for Iowa:
Requesting a ballot: The request form must be received in the county auditor's office by 5 p.m. on the Friday, eleven days before the election. If the request is for the general election, the deadline to request a ballot by mail is the Saturday, ten days before the election.
Returning your ballot deadline:
You can return your voted absentee ballot by mail. Absentee ballots received in the county auditor's office by the time the polls close on election day are eligible for counting. Absentee ballots received after the polls close on election day must be postmarked by the Monday before election day or earlier and received in the county auditor's office no later than noon on the Monday following the election. For school and some city and special elections, the return deadline may be earlier. Read the instructions sent with the ballot.
Pay attention below on returning your ballot(s)!!
You can return your voted absentee ballot by mail. Absentee ballots received in the county auditor's office by the time the polls close on election day are eligible for counting. Absentee ballots received after the polls close on election day must be postmarked by the Monday before election day or earlier and received in the county auditor's office no later than noon on the Monday following the election. For school and some city and special elections, the return deadline may be earlier. Read the instructions sent with the ballot.
Voted absentee ballots cannot be delivered to the polling place on election day. If you have not returned your absentee ballot on election day, you have the following options:
- Deliver your voted absentee ballot to the county auditor's office before the polls close on election day,
- Surrender your voted absentee ballot at the polls and vote a regular ballot, or
- Vote a provisional ballot at the polls if you cannot surrender your voted absentee ballot.
8/5/20 UPDATE: Iowa Governor Restores Felon Voting Rights
Early Voting
You may cast an absentee ballot in person at your county auditor's office before any election. In-person early voting October 5-November 2, 2020.
You must vote your absentee ballot at the auditor's office. You cannot take the ballot home with you.
Polls open Election Day: 7AM-9PM
Kansas
Voter registration form, here. The deadline for registering to vote is October 13, 2020. More information below:
- In Person: 21 days before Election Day.
- By Mail: Postmarked 21 days before Election Day.
- Online: 21 days before Election Day.
Absentee/Vote By Mail information below:
Kansas allows voters to cast their ballots through advance voting. Any registered voter can vote by mail or in-person prior to Election Day. To vote by mail, voters should contact their county election officer and request an advance ballot application. Advance ballots are mailed to voters starting 20 days before the election and must be post-marked on or before Election Day and received no later than three days after the election. Voters can also hand-deliver their advance ballot to the county election office or any polling location within their county by the close of polls on Election Day. Kansas voters may also vote in person at the county election office starting the Tuesday before Election Day, or up to 20 days before the election, depending on the county. Voters who are ill, disabled or not proficient in English may receive assistance in applying for and casting advance ballots.
In-person voting begins October 14-November 2, 2020. Deadline for reciept of advanced/absentee ballot is November 6th. Must be postmarked on or before election day, November 3, 2020.
Vote by Mail application, here. (also called advanced voting by mail) Send your request to your county election office on the form, listings at the bottom. Any questions, call your county election office.
Polls open on Election Day: 7AM-7PM
Kentucky
Deadline to register to vote, October 5, 2020.
Voter registration information, here. Deadline information below:
- In Person: 29 days before Election Day.
- By Mail: Postmarked 29 days before Election Day.
- Online: 29 days before Election Day.
Absentee Ballot Information
IF YOU INTEND TO VOTE IN PERSON,
DO NOT REQUEST A MAIL-IN BALLOT:
According to Section 23 of the emergency regulations for this election, “Once a voter has requested a mail-in absentee ballot, the voter cannot vote in person unless the voter does not receive their requested ballot by October 28, 2020.”
NOTE: We have opened the Portal early so that you can pre-apply. The ballots are currently being printed and will be mailed when ready. Mailing will begin in mid to late September.
The deadline to apply online for an Absentee ballot is October 9, 2020 no later than 11:59 p.m. EST.
Online
Other ways to vote
3. In-person on Election Day.
8/14/20 UPDATE
Any Kentucky voter wary of the risk of COVID-19 will be able to vote in the Nov. 3 general election by mailing in an absentee ballot. Voters will also have the option of casting a ballot in person during the three weeks leading up to the election, or waiting until Election Day.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Secretary of State Michael Adams announced the voting procedures Friday after reaching a deal on how this fall’s election will be conducted as the coronavirus continues to spread.
Also this…
Voters will be able to begin requesting ballots by next Friday (August 21, 2020), Beshear said. They must be postmarked by Nov. 3 and received by the county clerk by Nov. 6.
Adams said his office will be working on the online portal next week and will have it ready by next Friday.
All ballots must be postmarked by November 3, 2020, 6PM and received by the County Clerk by November 6, 2020.
Polls open on Election Day: 6AM-6PM
Louisiana
Voter registration information, here. The deadline to register to vote online is October 13, 2020; the deadline for registering to vote through the mail or in-person is October 5, 2020 (postmarked). More information below:
- In Person: 30 days before Election Day.
- By Mail: Postmarked 30 days before Election Day.
- Online: 20 days before Election Day.
Vote by Mail information, here.
Deadline information for an absentee ballot for Louisiana:
Voted ballots must be received by your parish registrar of voters by 4:30 p.m. CST on the day before election day, November 2, 2020.
Early Voting
In-person early voting October 20-27, 2020.
Polls open on Election Day: 6AM-8PM
Maine
Voter registration information, here. Maine requires you to fill out a Voters Registration Card. The deadline for registering to vote through the mail is October 13, 2020. More information here:
- In Person: Election Day.
- By Mail: Received 21 business days before Election Day.
- Online: N/A
*If you register to vote within 21 days of an election, including on election day, you must appear in person to register at the municipal registrar in order to register. Photo ID and proof of residence is required. Contact your Local Election Office with any questions.
Absentee ballot information, below:
“Absentee ballots may be requested beginning 3 months before Election Day, and until the 3rd business day prior to the election, unless special circumstances exist. Make your request early to allow enough time for the ballot to be mailed to you.”
Vote by mail information, here.
Deadline information for an absentee ballot in Maine:
To be counted, voted absentee ballots must be received by the municipal clerk by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3, 2020.
Early Voting
In-person early voting October 5-October 29, 2020.
Polls open on Election Day: 6AM-8PM
Maryland
Voter registration information, here. The deadline for registering to vote is October 13, 2020.*
- In Person: 21 days before Election Day. You may also register during early voting or on Election Day with proof of address. See Election Day registration instructions.
- By Mail: Postmarked 21 days before Election Day.
- Online: 21 days before Election Day.
*You can register to vote in-person during early voting and on Election Day. You will need to bring your MVA-issued license, ID card, or change of address card, or a paycheck, bank statement, utility bill, or other government document that has your name and current address.
Vote by Mail information, here.
Deadline information for an absentee ballot in Maryland:
- Hand deliver your ballot. You must deliver it to your local board of elections by 8 pm on election day, or you may take it to an early voting center or a polling place by the time the polls close.
- Mail your ballot. If you mail your voted ballot, make sure that the envelope is postmarked on or before general election day (November 2, 2020). Your voted ballot must be received by your local board of elections by 10 am on November 13, 2020.
Early Voting
In-person early voting October 26-November 2, 2020
Polls open on Election Day: 7AM-8PM
Massachusettes
Voter registration information, here. The deadline to register to vote is October 24, 2020. More information here:
- In Person: 20 days before Election Day.
- By Mail: Postmarked 20 days before Election Day.
- Online: 20 days before Election Day.
Vote by Mail information, here.
Voting by mail is available to all voters for all elections in 2020. You do not need an excuse to vote by mail this year.
Deadline information for an absentee ballot in Massachusettes:
For the State Election, if you're mailing your ballot, it needs to be postmarked by November 3rd and it must reach your local election office by November 6th. If you're hand-delivering your State Election ballot to your local election office or dropping it in a drop-box, it needs to be returned by 8 p.m. EST on November 3, 2020.
Early Voting
In-person early voting October 17-October 30, 2020.
Polls open on Election Day: 7AM-8PM
Michigan
Voter registration information, here. The deadline to register to vote is October 19, 2020*. More information below:
- Election Day at your city or township clerk office. The voter registration deadline is 15 days before Election Day, if you submit an application form through a voter registration drive or deliver it to a county clerk or secretary of state office.
- By Mail: Postmarked 15 days before Election Day.
- Online: 15 days before Election Day.
*If you have missed the voter registration deadline, you can still register to vote and a cast a ballot at the same time during early voting or on Election Day. If you plan to register in person within 14 days of Election Day, you will need to present proof of residency. To register under these rules, Contact your Local Election Office with any questions.
All registered voters are eligible to vote by mail
Due to the passage of the statewide ballot proposal 18-3, all eligible and registered voters in Michigan may now request an absent voter ballot without providing a reason.
Check your voter registration at Michigan Voter Information Center Michigan.gov/Vote
Vote by Mail information, here.
Deadline information for an absentee ballot in Michigan:
After receiving your absent voter ballot, you have until 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 3, 2020, to complete the ballot and return it to the clerk's office.
Early Voting
September 21-November 2, 2020
Polls open on Election Day: 7AM-8PM
Minnesota
Voter registration information, here. The deadline to register to vote is October 13, 2020*. More information here:
- In Person: Election Day.
- By Mail: Received 21 days before Election Day.
- Online: 21 days before Election Day.
*If you have missed the voter registration deadline, you can still register to vote and a cast a ballot at the same time during the in-person absentee voting period or on Election Day. Simply go to your regular in-person absentee voting site -- or to your regular polling place -- to register and vote. You should bring valid ID and, if the ID does not list your current name and address, also proof of residence. Contact your Local Election Office if you have any questions.
Vote by Mail\Absentee ballot request, here.
To vote by mail, apply to have an absentee ballot mailed to you. You do not need to be registered to apply.
For your ballot to count, remember this important information:
- Read the instructions that come with your ballot carefully.
- Your signature envelope might have a box for a witness to complete and sign. Due to COVID19, there is no witness requirement for registered voters for the November 3, 2020 State General Election. Non-registered voters will still need a witness, to indicate their proof of residence.
- Mail the ballot and forms back right away after you finish. Your returned ballot must be postmarked on or before Election Day (November 3, 2020) and received by your county within the next seven calendar days (November 10). You may also drop off your ballot envelope in person--see details below.
- Returning your ballot in person
You can also return your ballot in person no later than 3 p.m. on Election Day to the election office that sent your ballot. You can drop off ballots for up to three other voters. You will need to show identification with name and signature when returning a ballot for someone else. You may not drop your ballot off at your polling place on election day.
Track your ballot
You can track the status of your ballot and confirm that it was received and counted.
Early Voting
In-person early voting starts September 18 - November 2, 2020
Polls open on Election Day: 7AM-8PM
Mississippi
Voter registration deadline is October 5, 2020
Voter registration information, here. Mississippi requires a Voters Registration application. More information below:
- In Person: 30 days before Election Day.
- By Mail: Postmarked 30 days before Election Day.
- Online: N/A
Vote by Mail\Absentee ballot information, here.
No Early Voting in Mississippi.
Poll time for Election Day: 7AM-7PM
Missouri
Voter registration information, here. The deadline to register to vote is October 7, 2020. More information below:
- In Person: 27 days before Election Day.
- By Mail: Postmarked 27 days before Election Day.
- Online: 27 days before Election Day.
Mail-In Ballot\Absentee ballot request, here.
Read carefully what is required for a mail in vote/absentee in Missouri
MAIL-IN BALLOT
Governor Parson signed Senate Bill 631 into law on June 4, 2020, which authorizes mail-in ballots for the August 4, 2020 primary election and the November 3, 2020 general election to avoid the risk of contracting or transmitting severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19).
Registered Missouri voters can request mail-in ballots from their local election authority in person or by mail. Relatives within the second degree (spouse, parents and children) may complete a mail-in ballot application, in person, on behalf of the voter who wishes to vote using a mail-in ballot. DO NOT SEND MAIL-IN BALLOT APPLICATIONS TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE. MAIL-IN BALLOT APPLICATIONS MUST BE SENT TO THE APPROPRIATE LOCAL ELECTION AUTHORITY BY THE DEADLINE IN ORDER TO BE VALID. Contact information for local election authorities and a mail-in ballot application form may be found at the links below.
Mail-in ballot requests that are sent by mail must be received by the election authority no later than 5:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday prior to any election. Voters requesting a mail-in ballot by mail who have registered by mail and have not voted in person are required to submit a copy of their personal identification unless they provided a copy with their registration application. Examples of acceptable identification are:
- Identification issued by the state of Missouri, an agency of the state, or a local election authority of the state;
- Identification issued by the United States government or agency thereof;
- Identification issued by an institution of higher education, including a university, college, vocational and technical school, located within the state of Missouri;
- A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that contains the name and address of the voter; or
- Other identification approved by the secretary of state under rules promulgated pursuant to Missouri law.
Mail-in ballots must be returned by mail in the provided envelope, with the statement on the envelope signed and witnessed by a notary. In order to be counted, mail-in ballots must be received by the election authority at or before the time fixed by law for the closing of the polls on Election Day (7:00 p.m.).
Military and overseas voters should consult the section entitled Military and Overseas Voters for information on obtaining and submitting their ballots.
UPDATE BELOW:
For all 2020 elections, any registered Missouri voter can apply for a mail-in ballot and vote by mail. Note: Generally Missouri mail-in ballot voters will be required to submit a notarized statement with their ballot; however in limited instances, including for voters who have contracted or are at-risk of contracting COVID-19 because of specific health concerns, a voter may cast a mail-in ballot without notarization.
Ballots must be received by close of polls on November 3, 2020.
No Early Voting in Missouri
Polls open on Election Day: 6AM-7PM
Montana
Voter registration information, here. The deadline to register to vote is October 5, 2020*. Montana requires a Voters Registration application. More information below:
- In Person: Election Day.
- By Mail: Postmarked 30 days before Election Day. Received 27 days before Election Day.
- Online: N/A
*If you have missed the voter registration deadline, you can still register to vote at your county election office through close of polls on Election Day, except between noon and 5:00 p.m. the day before the election. You'll have to register at the office of your Local Election Office -- not at a polling place. Contact your Local Election Office for questions about the process. Photo ID or proof or residency is required.
Any registered voter may vote by absentee ballot.
Absentee ballots for federal/state elections are mailed to eligible voters 25 days before election day.
Vote by Mail/Absentee ballot information, here.
Deadline information for an absentee ballot in Montana:
Absentee ballots must be received at the election office or polling place by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3, 2020.
Early Voting
In-person early voting October 5-November 2, 2020
Polls open on Election Day: 7AM-8PM
Nebraska
Voter registration information, here. The deadline to register to vote online and through the mail is October 16, 2020 (postmarked). The deadline to register to vote in-person is October 23, 2020. More information below:
- In Person: 11 days before Election Day.
- By Mail: Postmarked 18 days before Election Day. Received 14 days before Election Day, if there's an illegible postmark.
- Online: 18 days before Election Day
July 6, 2020: The first day to accept early voting ballot request(s) for the general election.
September 28, 2020: Early voting ballots begin to be mailed out.
Vote by Mail/Absentee ballot information, here.
Deadline information for an absentee ballot in Nebraska:
All Early Voting ballots, whether personally delivered, delivered by agent, delivered by mail or other carriers must arrive at the county election official's office by the closing of the polls on Election Day, November 3, 2020 (8:00 pm Central Time / 7:00 pm Mountain Time).
Early Voting
In-person early voting October 5-November 2, 2020
Polls open on Election Day: 8AM-8PM CST; 7AM-7PM MST
Nevada
Voter registration information, here. The deadline to register to vote online is October 29, 2020. The deadline to register to vote through the mail and in-person is October 6, 2020.
- In Person: Election Day.
- By Mail: Postmarked 28 days before Election Day.
- Online: 5 days before Election Day
*You may register to vote in-person at the polling place either during early voting or on Election Day. You must show a valid Nevada driver’s license or identification card at the polls to vote. If the identification does not have your current address, you must also show proof of residency .
Vote by Mail/Absentee ballot information:
Any registered voter may request to vote by mail. To request an absentee ballot, you must complete and submit an Absent Ballot Request Form to the County Clerk/Registrar of Voters in the county where you are registered to vote. If you are a resident of Clark County, you may obtain the form from their website at http://www.clarkcountynv.gov/vote.
Additional information, here.
Deadline for an absentee ballot here for Nevada:
A request to vote an absent ballot must be received by your local county election official no later than 5 p.m. on the fourteenth calendar day preceding an election. However, absent ballot requests should be submitted as early as possible to allow enough time to receive, mark, and return your absent ballot by the deadline. If returned in person, absent ballots must be dropped off by 7 p.m. on Election Day. If returned by mail, absent ballots must be postmarked by Election Day, November 3, 2020. Absent ballots that are postmarked by Election Day and received no later than 7 days after the election will be counted.
Update on absentee ballots in Nevada, 8/2/20:
Nevada passes bill to mail all voters ballots amid pandemic
State lawmakers passed a bill Sunday that would add Nevada to a growing list of states that will mail all active voters ballots ahead of the November election amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The bill now heads to Gov. Steve Sisolak. If he signs it as expected, Nevada will join seven states that plan on automatically sending voters mail ballots, including California and Vermont, which moved earlier this summer to adopt automatic mail ballot policies.
Early Voting
In-person early voting, October 17-30, 2020
Polls open on Election Day: 7AM-7PM
New Hampshire
Voter registration information, here. New Hamphire requires you to register to vote at the Town Hall or day of the election. Deadline information here:
- In Person: Election Day. Before Election Day, the last day to register is the last meeting of the Supervisors of the Checklist. The supervisors meet once, 6-13 days before Election Day. Check your town/city website, or call your clerk's office for the date, time, and location of the Supervisor's meeting.
- By Mail: Received between 6 and 13 days before Election Day, depending on which town you live in.
- Online: N/A
Vote by Mail/Absentee ballot information, here.
Deadline information for an absentee ballot in New Hampshire:
Absentee ballots delivered through the mail or by the voter’s delivery agent shall be received by the town, city or wardclerk no later than 5:00 PM on the day of the election, November 3, 2020.
No early voting in New Hampshire
Polls open Election Day: 6AM-7PM (varies by county)
New Jersey
Voter registration information, here. New Jersey requires a Voter Registration Application. The deadline for registering to vote is October 13, 2020. More information below:
- In Person: 21 days before Election Day.
- By Mail: Postmarked 21 days before Election Day.
- Online: N/A
Vote by Mail/Absentee ballot information, here.
Deadline information for an absentee ballot in New Jersey:
Ballots can be returned by mail with a postmark on or before November 3, 2020 to be counted as a valid ballot by the County Clerk if received by 8:00 p.m. on November 10th. Ballots without a postmark that are received within 48 hours of the closing of polls on November 3, 2020 shall be considered valid.
8/14/20 > UPDATE for New Jersey
New Jersey will send ballots to all active registered voters for November election, governor says
Early Voting
In-person early voting starts September 19-November 2, 2020
Polls open on Election Day: 6AM-8PM
New Mexico
Voter registration information, here. The deadline to register to vote online and through the mail is October 6, 2020. The deadline to register to vote in-person is October 31, 2020. More information here:
- In Person: Saturday before Election Day at the county clerk's office. 28 days before Election Day otherwise.
- By Mail: Postmarked 28 days before Election Day. However, an application may be accepted through the Friday following the deadline if the application is postmarked before the deadline.
- Online: 28 days before Election Day
*N/A. New Mexico will begin same-day registration in 2021.
Vote by Mail/Absentee ballot information, here.
Deadline information for an absentee ballot in New Mexico:
Ballots must be returned to the county clerk or voter’s precinct by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day to be counted (Section 1-6-10 (B), NMSA 1978).
Early Voting
In-person early voting, October 17-31, 2020
Polls open on Election Day: 7AM-7PM
New York
Voter registration information, here. The deadline to register to vote is October 9, 2020. More information here:
- In Person: 25 days before Election Day.
- By Mail: Postmarked 25 days before Election Day. Received 20 days before Election Day.
- Online: 25 days before Election Day
Vote by Mail/Absentee ballot information, here.
Deadline information for an absentee ballot in New York:
FOR GENERAL ELECTION
| Date |
Deadline Information |
| October 27 |
Last day to postmark an application or letter of application by mail for an absentee ballot. |
| November 2 |
Last day to apply IN-PERSON for absentee ballot. |
| November 3 |
Last day to postmark ballot. Must be received by the local board of elections no later than Nov. 10th. Military Voter Ballots must be received no later than Nov. 16th. |
| November 3 |
Last day to deliver ballot IN-PERSON to the local board of elections (by someone other than the voter). |
Early Voting
In-person early voting, October 24-November 1, 2020
Polls open Election Day: 6AM-9PM
North Carolina
Voter registration information, here. The deadline to register to vote is October 9, 2020.* More information below:
- In Person: The Saturday before Election Day if voting early in person. Otherwise 25 days before Election Day.
- By Mail: Postmarked 25 days before Election Day. If the postmark is missing or unclear, the application will still be processed if it is Received 20 days before Election Day.
- Online: 25 days before Election Day
*If an individual becomes qualified to vote between the registration deadline (the 25th day before Election Day) and Election Day, then the individual may apply to register on Election Day by submitting an application to: a member of the county board of elections, the county director of elections, or the chief judge or a judge of the precinct in which the person is eligible to vote. If the application is approved, the individual may vote the same day. This applies to those individuals who recently become naturalized citizens of the U.S. or who have restored to citizenship after a felony conviction, but it does not apply to individuals who were 17 years old and reach 18 after the registration deadline.
Information on Absentee ballot/Vote by Mail below:
Any North Carolina registered voter qualified to vote in an election may request and receive a mail-in absentee ballot for any election in which absentee voting is allowed. All registered voters may request an absentee ballot for the November 2020 general election.
Vote by Mail/Absentee ballot information, here.
Note in requesting an absentee ballot this is very important:
Note: For the November 2020 general election only, only one witness is required for an absentee ballot.
Deadline information for an absentee ballot in North Carolina:
- For civilian absentee voters, once the Absentee Application and Certificate is completed with all relevant signatures, the voted ballot (placed inside the container-return envelope) must be returned to the county board of elections no later than 5 p.m. on Election Day.
- Absentee ballots received after 5 p.m. on Election Day will be timely only if they are received by mail no later than 5 p.m. on the third day following the date of the election, and postmarked on or before Election Day.
- The envelope may be mailed or delivered in person to the county board of elections office or an open early voting site during the early voting period.
- Only the voter or the voter’s near relative may possess the absentee ballot to return it to the board of elections.
Early Voting
In-person early voting starts October 15-October 31, 2020
More educational information here.
Polls open on Election Day: 6:30 AM-7:30 PM
North Dakota
Voter registration information: North Dakota has no voter registration, read here.
- In Person: North Dakota does not have voter registration. You simply need to bring valid proof of ID and residency to the polls in order to vote.
- By Mail: North Dakota does not have voter registration. You simply need to bring valid proof of ID and residency to the polls in order to vote.
- Online: N/A
Vote by Mail information, here.
Deadline information for an absentee ballot in North Dakota:
Whether you vote absentee or by mail ballot your return envelope must be postmarked no later than the day before the election. If you are unable to meet this deadline then you will have to go to your appropriate polling place on Election Day to cast your ballot. Deadline for returning Mail in Ballots (postmarked) is November 2, 2020.
Early Voting
In-person early voting starts October 19-November 2, 2020
Polls open Election Day: Open between 7 AM-9 AM and Close between 7 PM-9 PM
Ohio
Voter registration information, here. The deadline to register to vote is October 5, 2020. More information below:
- In Person: 30 days before Election Day, extended to the next business day if this falls on a Sunday.
- By Mail: Postmarked 30 days before Election Day, extended to the next business day if this falls on a Sunday.
- Online: 30 days before Election Day
Absentee Ballot/Vote by Mail information below:
All Ohio voters whose registration information is up-to-date have the opportunity to vote in any election from the convenience of their own homes by requesting an absentee ballot. Absentee voting has many benefits -- You can vote early, it is convenient, it reduces the chance of lines at the polls on Election Day, and absentee ballots are the first votes counted on Election Night. Voters need only fill out and return an application and their absentee ballot will be mailed to them so they may make their selections at their leisure and return their ballot to the board of elections ahead of Election Day.
Vote by Mail/Absentee ballot information, here.
Deadline information for an absentee ballot in Ohio:
To make sure your absentee ballot is counted, it must be received by your board of elections by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day or be postmarked by the day before Election Day. Mail in ballots must be postmarked by November 2, 2020.
Early Voting
In-person early voting, October 6-November 2, 2020
Polls open Election Day: 6:30 AM — 7:30 PM
Oklahoma
Voter registration information, here. The deadline for registering to vote through the mail and in-person is October 9, 2020. More information below:
- In Person: 25 days before Election Day.
- By Mail: Postmarked 25 days before Election Day.
- Online: N/A
Vote by Mail/Absentee ballot information, here.
Deadline information for an absentee ballot in Oklahoma:
If your absentee ballot is mailed to you, you must return it to the county election board by mail. An absentee ballot must be received by the county election board before 7 p.m. on election day, November 3, 2020, to be counted. Standard absentee ballots may also be delivered in-person to your county election board during regular business hours. Ballots delivered by hand must be returned no later than the end of business hours on the day before the election. Only standard absentee ballots may be returned in-person, and the voter must show proper identification. Those who request absentee ballots under the special conditions listed below for those who are physically incapacitated or care for physically incapacitated persons who cannot be left alone may only return their ballots by mail.
Early Voting
In-person early voting, October 29-October 31, 2020
Poll opens Election Day: 7AM-7PM
Oregon
Voter registration information, here. The deadline to register to vote is October 13, 2020. More information below:
- In Person: 21 days before Election Day.
- By Mail: Received 21 days before Election Day.
- Online: 21 days before Election Day
Oregon is a Vote by Mail state, the information here.
Deadline information for Vote by Mail ballot in Oregon:
The voted ballot must be received in any county election office or designated drop site by 8:00 p.m. on election night, November 3, 2020. Postmarks do not count.
No Early Voting in Oregon, early voting is by mail.
Oregon is an all-mail state, ballots must be turned in by 8PM PST, November 3, 2020
Pennsylvania
🚨🚨🚨 USPS says Pennsylvania mail ballots may not be delivered on time, and state warns of ‘overwhelming’ risk to voters 🚨🚨🚨
Voter registration information, here. The deadline to register to vote is October 19, 2020. More information below:
- In Person: 15 days before Election Day.
- By Mail: Received 15 days before Election Day.
- Online: 15 days before Election Day
Vote by Mail/Absentee ballot information, here.
Mail-in and absentee ballot applications for the November 3, 2020, general election must be received by your county election office by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2020.
Deadline information for Vote by Mail/Mail-in-Ballot(s) in Pennsylvania:
8 pm November 3, 2020 - VOTED BALLOTS must be RECEIVED by your county election office - postmarks are not enough
No early voting in Pennsylvania
Polls open on Election Day: 7AM-8PM
Rhode Island
Voter registration information, here. The deadline to register to vote is October 4, 2020. More information below:
- In Person: 30 days before Election Day.
- By Mail: Postmarked 30 days before Election Day. If the postmark is missing or unclear and the registration form is received no later than 5 days after the deadline, the individual shall be presumed to have been registered by the deadline.
- Online: 30 days before Election Day
*You may register in person on Election Day at your local Board of Canvassers but only for Presidential elections.
Vote by Mail/Absentee ballot information, here.
Deadline information for an absentee ballot in Rhode Island:
All mail ballots must be received by the State Board of Elections at 2000 Plainfield Pike Cranston, RI 02921 by 8:00 P.M. the night of the election, November 3, 2020.
Early Voting
October 14-November 2, 2020
Polls open on Election Day: 7AM-8PM
UPDATE 8/13/20
South Carolina
Voter registration information, here. The deadline to register to vote online is October 4, 2020. The deadline to register to vote through the mail is October 5, 2020 (postmarked). The deadline to register to vote in-person is October 2, 2020. More information below:
- In Person: 30 days before Election Day. If this falls on a Sunday, the last preceeding day that the county board of voter registration and elections is open.
- By Mail: Postmarked 30 days before Election Day, the deadline is extended to the next business day if this falls on a Sunday.
- Online: 30 days before Election Day
Vote by Mail/Absentee ballot information, here.
Deadline information for an absentee ballot in South Carolina:
Vote the ballot following ballot instructions and return it to the county voter registration office in your county of residence by 7:00 p.m. on the day of the election, November 3, 2020. You may return the ballot personally or by mail. You may also have another person return the ballot for you, but you must first complete an authorization to return absentee ballot form, available from your county voter registration office.
No early voting in South Carolina
Polls open on Election Day: 7AM-7PM
South Dakota
Voter registration information, here. South Dakota requires a Voter Registration Application. The deadline to register to vote is October 19, 2020. More information below:
- In Person: 15 days before Election Day.
- By Mail: Received 15 days before Election Day.
- Online: N/A
Vote by Mail/Absentee ballot information, here.
Deadline information for an absentee ballot in South Dakota:
In South Dakota, the County Election Official must receive your application for absentee ballot no later than 5 p.m. the day before the election. Your voted ballot MUST be received by your County Election Official on Election Day, November 3, 2020, in enough time to deliver your ballot to your voting precinct before the polls close. Make sure you are registered before you apply to vote by absentee ballot. You can confirm your registration by visiting the Voter Information Portal.
Early Voting
In-person early voting September 18-November 2, 2020
Polls open on Election Day: 7AM-7PM
Tennessee
Voter registration information, here. The deadline to register to vote is October 5, 2020. More information below:
- In Person: 30 days before Election Day. If this falls on a Sunday, 29 days before Election Day.
- By Mail: Postmarked 30 days before Election Day, the deadline is extended to the next business day if this falls on a Sunday.
- Online: 30 days before Election Day
Vote by Mail/Absentee ballot information, here. You must submit an Absentee Ballot Request Form. You may submit this form by mail, fax, or email to your county election commission. When emailing, you must scan and attach the completed request form to the email. Click here or visit GoVoteTN.com to find the address and contact information for your election commission. Your request must be received by October 27, 2020.
Pursuant to the June 4, 2020 Order of the Davidson County Chancery Court, if you are a registered voter and do not wish to vote in-person due to the COVID-19 situation, you are eligible to request an absentee ballot by mail. You also have the option to vote in-person during early voting or on Election Day.
Deadline information for an absentee ballot in Tennessee:
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What is the deadline to return my ballot so it can be counted?
You must mail your ballot in time for your county election commission to receive it no later than the close of polls on Election Day, November 3, 2020.
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Can I hand deliver my ballot to the election office?
No. You must return your ballot by mail (USPS, FedEx, UPS, etc.).
UPDATE, 8/6/20
BREAKING: The Tennessee Supreme Court just ruled that every eligible voter with underlying medical conditions placing them at risk of severe illness or death from COVID-19, and those caring for people with underlying illness, can vote by mail.
Let. People. Vote. By. Mail.
Early Voting
in-person early voting, October 14-29, 2020
Polls open on Election Day: Check your county it varies
Texas
Voter registration information, here. Texas requires a Voter Registration Application. The deadline to register to vote is October 5, 2020. More information below:
- In Person: 30 days before Election Day. If this falls on a Sunday, 29 days before Election Day.
- By Mail: Postmarked 30 days before Election Day, the deadline is extended to the next business day if this falls on a Sunday.
- Online: N/A
Vote by mail in Texas is still being battled in the courts due to Covid-19, read here.
7/6/20 > More information on voting by mail for the primaries in Texas, Supreme Court struck down the Democrats request, this could possibly be revisited for the General Election in November. Read, here. In the meantime, voting by mail information for the State of Texas is below.
Current information on Vote by Mail/Absentee ballot information is here.
UPDATE 7/27/20:
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a Proclamation extending the early voting period for the November 3rd Election by nearly a week. Under this proclamation, early voting by personal appearance will begin on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, and continue through Friday, October 30, 2020. The proclamation also expands the period in which marked mail-in ballots may be delivered in person to the early voting clerk’s office, allowing such delivery prior to as well as on Election Day.
"As we respond to COVID-19, the State of Texas is focused on strategies that preserve Texans’ ability to vote in a way that also mitigates the spread of the virus," said Governor Abbott. "By extending the early voting period and expanding the period in which mail-in ballots can be hand-delivered, Texans will have greater flexibility to cast their ballots, while at the same time protecting themselves and others from COVID-19."
Ballot(s) postmarked by November 3, 2020.
Polls open on Election Day: 7AM-7PM
Utah
Voter registration and absentee ballot information, here. The deadline to register to vote is October 23, 2020.*
More information below:
- In Person: 7 days before Election Day in clerk's office, but may also register during early vote and on Election Day.However, individuals must vote by provisional ballot if they: (i) register online or in person between 7 and 14 days before Election Day, (ii) register during early voting, or (iii) register on Election Day.
- By Mail: Postmarked 30 days before Election Day, the deadline is extended to the next business day if this falls on a Sunday.
- Online: 7 days before Election Day
However, you may register to vote at an early voting location or at a polling location on Election Day, but you will need to bring two forms of identification with you. Click on the links below for more information:
Absentee Ballot
Utah conducts elections by mail. If you are registered to vote before Friday, October 23, 2020, you should expect to receive a ballot at your designated mailing address. You can return your ballot by mail, or find a drop box on Utah's site.
If you are an active registered voter, then yes, you will automatically receive a ballot in the mail. Click this link to check if you are an active registered voter.
Your county clerk will mail ballots between October 13, 2020 and October 27, 2020. If you are registered to vote in San Juan County, your ballot may be mailed sooner. If you do not receive a ballot shortly after this time, immediately contact your county clerk’s office.
Early Voting
In-person early voting starts October 20-October 30, 2020
Ballots must be received by November 3, 2020
Polls open on Election Day: 7AM-8PM
Vermont
Voter registration information, here. Deadline information below:
- In Person: Election Day (you must show proof of residence to register at the polls on Election Day).
- By Mail: Received Election Day.
- Online: Election Day. But if you register online the day before or on Election Day, your application may not be processed and your name may not appear on the checklist and you may be asked to fill out another application at the polls. To be sure your name appears on the checklist, please register by the Friday before the election.
*You can register to vote on Election Day at your polling place. You must show proof of residence to register at the polls on Election Day.
Vote by mail/absentee ballot information, here.
Deadline information for absentee ballot return in Vermont:
All early voter absentee ballot requests must be submitted by 5 p.m. or by the close of the town clerk’s office on the day before the election.
All ballots must be returned to the town clerk’s office before the close of the office on the day before the election, or to the polling place before 7 p.m. on the day of the election, in order to be counted.
Early Voting
in-person early voting starts September 19, 2020
Virginia
Voter registration information, here. The deadline to register to vote is October 13, 2020. More information below:
- In Person: 22 days before Election Day. If this day falls on a Sunday, 21 days before Election Day.
- By Mail: Postmarked 22 days before Election Day, the deadline is extended to the next business day if this falls on a Sunday.
- Online: 22 days before Election Day
Vote by mail/absentee ballot information, here.
Deadline information for absentee ballot return in Virginia:
Carefully review the instructions to complete and return your ballot to your local registrar by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. If you are returning your ballot by-mail, it must be postmarked on or before Election Day, November 3, 2020, and received by your registrar by noon on the third day after the election.
Early Voting
In-person early voting starts September 19-October 31, 2020
Polls open on Election Day: 6AM-7PM
Washington
Voter registration information, here. The deadline to register to vote is October 26, 2020.
- In Person: Election Day.
- By Mail: Received 8 days before Election Day.
- Online: 8 days before Election Day
*Individuals may register to vote in their county auditor's office, the division of elections if in a separate city from the county auditor's office, a voting center, or other location designated by the county auditor in his or her county of residence no later than 8:00pm on the day of the primary, special election, or general election. The registration process and requirements for registering on Election Day are the same as for filling out a paper registration form or the online form.
Washington is a Vote by Mail state, read here.
Deadline information:
| October 16 |
Start of 18-day voting period (through Election Day). Ballots are mailed out and Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available at voting centers. |
| October 26 |
Online and mail registrations must be received 8 days before Election Day. Register to vote in person during business hours and any time before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. |
| November 3 |
General Election - Deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day. |
West Virginia
Voter registration information, here. The deadline to register to vote is October 13, 2020.
- In Person: 21 days before Election Day.
- By Mail: Postmarked 21 days before Election Day.
- Online: 21 days before Election Day
Vote by Mail/Absentee ballot information, here.
Deadline information for absentee ballot return in West Virginia:
After receiving an absentee ballot, the voter may simply vote and return the ballot to the County Clerk in the appropriate envelopes as soon as possible (or by hand delivery at the Clerk’s office).
Unless a voter is a military or overseas voter, the ballot must be mailed and postmarked by Election Day, November 3, 2020; and received by the start of Canvass.
For hand-delivery, absentee ballots must be delivered to the County Clerk's office by the day before Election Day. Although voters do not have to personally return his or her absentee ballot, no one person may deliver more than two voters' absentee ballots.
Early Voting
In-person early voting, October 21-31, 2020
Polls open Election Day: 6:30AM-7:30PM
Wisconsin
Voter registration information, here. The deadline to register to vote online and through the mail is October 14, 2020. The deadline to register to vote in-person is October 30, 2020.
- In Person: The Friday before Election Day.
- By Mail: Postmarked the 3rd Wednesday before Election Day.
- Online: 20 days before Election Day
*Individuals may register to vote in person at your polling place on Election Day. All individuals must provide both a proof of residency document and proof of identification to register on election Day.
Vote by Mail/Absentee ballot information, here.
Deadline information for absentee ballot return in Wisconsin:
Your completed absentee ballot must be delivered no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 3, 2020. The U.S. Postal Service recommends absentee ballots be mailed one week before Election Day to arrive in time.
Early Voting
In-person early voting starts September 17-November 1, 2020
Polls open on Election Day: 7AM-8PM
Wyoming
Voter registration information, here. Wyoming requires a Voter Registration Application. The deadline to register to vote through the is October 19, 2020. The deadline to register to vote in-person is November 2, 2020. More information below:
- In Person: 14 days before Election Day.
- By Mail: Postmarked 14 days before Election Day. After this date, individuals may register to vote by mail if their registration is also accompanied by an absentee ballot request.
- Online: N/A
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- Wyoming does not accept the National Voter Registration Form so please do not use our Register to Vote Tool to register to vote in Wyoming.
- Wyoming prefers that people register to vote in person at the County Clerk's office.
- If this isn't possible, print out the Wyoming Voter Registration form and fill it out in front of a notary. That part is really important! Your Wyoming Voter Registration Form MUST be notarized. Print clearly, using a black or blue ink pen (not felt tip).
- Sign the voter registration oath on the form and have the notary or registered agent sign the form.
- Make copies of the identification documents you showed to the notary.
- Mail the voter registration form, along with the copies of your ID documents, to your County Clerk. Note: Sending your form to any other office will delay your voter registration.
- Mail your form as soon as possible. Voter registration closes two weeks prior to Election Day.
- Follow up with your County Clerk about any questions you may have about your registration or requests for absentee ballots.
- You can also register and vote on Election Day.
Vote by Mail/Absentee ballot information, here.
Deadline information for absentee ballot return in Wyoming:
All Absentee ballots must be received in the county clerk's office no later than 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3, 2020. Ballots arriving after the deadline will not be counted.
Early Voting
In-person early voting starts September 18-November 2, 2020
Polls open on Election Day: 7AM-7PM
Information for U.S. Citizens on voting from abroad
Do you live abroad? Out of the United States? Are you a citizen of the United States? You can still vote from abroad. You can register and request your ballot at the same time, read here. All the information you need is here. Additional information is here, and here.
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As I stated previously, I will keep an eye on this blog and update it as needed.
Pass this information on to everyone that needs to register to vote and vote safely during the time of Covid-19.
