Your Vote Matters, So Register to Vote Before the November 6 Election

Are you registered to vote?

We have an important election in the United States coming up on November 6, 2018. Though it is not a Presidential election (that’ll be in 2020), every Representative and 1/3 of Senators are up for election. Many states have their legislatures and Governors up for election, as well.

Your vote matters, so use the information below sure you register to vote before your state’s deadline, and then make sure to vote on Tuesday, November 6.

(The following information was gathered from Vote.org and HeadCount.org. We believe it is accurate, though when in doubt, you should consult your state’s official election site for the correct dates.)

Alabama

Voter Registration Deadlines

In-Person: Monday, October 22. You can also conditionally register to vote up to and including on Election Day in person at your County Elections Office, or, in some counties, at a County Elections satellite office or vote center.
By Mail: Monday, October 22
Online: Monday, October 22

Election Day Registration

N/A

Alaska

Voter Registration Deadlines

In-Person: Sunday, October 7
By Mail: Postmarked by Sunday, October 7
Online: Sunday, October 7

Election Day Registration

N/A

Arizona

Voter Registration Deadlines

In-Person: Tuesday, October 9
By Mail: Received by Tuesday, October 9
Online: Tuesday, October 9

Election Day Registration

N/A

Arkansas

Voter Registration Deadlines

In-Person: Tuesday, October 9
By Mail: Postmarked by Tuesday, October 9
Online: N/A

Election Day Registration

N/A

California

Voter Registration Deadlines

In-Person: Monday, October 22. You can also conditionally register to vote up to and including on Election Day in person at your County Elections Office, or, in some counties, at a County Elections satellite office
or vote center.
By Mail: Monday, October 22.
Online: Monday, October 22.

Election Day Registration

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. Conditional registration may also be available in County Elections satellite offices and vote centers.

Colorado

Voter Registration Deadlines

In-Person: Election Day
By Mail: Received by Monday, October 29
Online: Monday, October 29

Election Day Registration

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.

Connecticut

Voter Registration Deadlines

In-Person: Tuesday, October 30
By Mail: Tuesday, October 30
Online: Tuesday, October 30

Election Day Registration

If the voter registration deadline has passed, you can still register to vote in person at the office of your Local Election Office on Election Day. Contact your Local Election Office if you have any questions.

Delaware

Voter Registration Deadlines

In-Person: Saturday, October 13
By Mail: Saturday, October 13
Online: Saturday, October 13

Election Day Registration

N/A

District of Columbia

Voter Registration Deadlines

In-Person: Election Day, with proof of residency
By Mail: Received by 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16
Online: Received by 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16

Election Day Registration

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.

Florida

Voter Registration Deadlines

In-Person: Tuesday, October 9. But if you or a family member has been discharged from the military or returned from a deployment outside the US after the deadline, you can register until 5 p.m. the Friday before Election
Day.
By Mail: Tuesday, October 9. But if you or a family member has been discharged from the military or returned from a deployment outside the US after the deadline, you can register until 5 p.m. the Friday before Election
Day.
Online: N/A

Election Day Registration

N/A

Georgia

Voter Registration Deadlines

In-Person: Tuesday, October 9
By Mail: Tuesday, October 9
Online: Tuesday, October 9

Election Day Registration

N/A

Hawaii

Voter Registration Deadlines

In-Person: Tuesday, October 9
By Mail: Tuesday, October 9
Online: Tuesday, October 9

Election Day Registration

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.

Idaho

Voter Registration Deadlines

In-Person: Election Day (you must show proof of residence to register at the polls on Election Day)
By Mail: Friday, October 12
Online: Friday, October 12

Election Day Registration

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.

Illinois

Voter Registration Deadlines

In-Person: Election Day
By Mail: Postmarked by Tuesday, October 9
Online: Tuesday, October 9

Election Day Registration

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.

Indiana

Voter Registration Deadlines

In-Person: Tuesday, October 9
By Mail: Tuesday, October 9
Online: Tuesday, October 9

Election Day Registration

N/A

Iowa

Voter Registration Deadlines

In-Person: Saturday, October 27, byt you can also register to vote on Election Day
By Mail: Postmarked by Monday, October 22 or received by Saturday, October 27
Online: Saturday, October 27

Election Day Registration

Kansas

Voter Registration Deadlines

In-Person: Tuesday, October 16
By Mail: Tuesday, October 16
Online: Tuesday, October 16

Election Day Registration

N/A

Kentucky

Voter Registration Deadlines

In-Person: Tuesday, October 9
By Mail: Tuesday, October 9
Online: Tuesday, October 9

Election Day Registration

N/A

Louisiana

Voter Registration Deadlines

In-Person: Tuesday, October 9
By Mail: Tuesday, October 9
Online: Tuesday, October 16

Election Day Registration

N/A

Maine

Voter Registration Deadlines

In-Person: Election Day.
By Mail: Received by Tuesday, October 16
Online: N/A

Election Day Registration

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. To register under these rules, you must visit the office of your Local Election Office before voting. Contact your Local Election Office with any questions.

Maryland

Voter Registration Deadlines

In-Person: Thursday, November 1 or during early voting between 13 and 5 days before Election Day
By Mail: Tuesday, October 16
Online: Tuesday, October 16

Election Day Registration

You can register to vote in-person during early voting. 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.

Massachusetts

Voter Registration Deadlines

In-Person: Wednesday, October 17
By Mail: Wednesday, October 17
Online: Wednesday, October 17

Election Day Registration

N/A

Michigan

Voter Registration Deadlines

In-Person: Tuesday, October 9
By Mail: Tuesday, October 9
Online: N/A

Election Day Registration

N/A

Minnesota

Voter Registration Deadlines

In-Person: Election Day
By Mail: Received by Tuesday, October 16
Online: Tuesday, October 16

Election Day Registration

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. Contact your Local Election Office if you have any questions.

Mississippi

Voter Registration Deadlines

In-Person: Monday, October 8
By Mail: Tuesday, October 9
Online: N/A

Election Day Registration

N/A

Missouri

Voter Registration Deadlines

In-Person: Wednesday, October 10
By Mail: Wednesday, October 10
Online: Wednesday, October 10

Election Day Registration

N/A

Montana

Voter Registration Deadlines

In-Person: Election Day, though late registration is closed from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. the day before Election Day
By Mail: Postmarked by Tuesday, October 9
Online: N/A

Election Day Registration

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. 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 or identification requirements.

Nebraska

Voter Registration Deadlines

In-Person: Friday, October 26
By Mail: Friday, October 19
Online: Friday, October 19

Election Day Registration

N/A

Nevada

Voter Registration Deadlines

In-Person: Tuesday, October 16
By Mail: Tuesday, October 9
Online: Thursday, October 18

Election Day Registration

N/A

New Hampshire

Voter Registration Deadlines

In-Person: Election Day
By Mail: Received by Wednesday, October 24
Online: N/A

Election Day Registration

If you have missed the voter registration deadline, you can still register to vote and a cast a ballot at the same time on Election Day. Simply go to your regular polling place or early voting site to register and vote. Contact your Local Election Office for questions about the process or identification requirements.

New Jersey

Voter Registration Deadlines

In-Person: Tuesday, October 16
By Mail: Tuesday, October 16
Online: N/A

Election Day Registration

N/A

New Mexico

Voter Registration Deadlines

In-Person: Tuesday, October 9
By Mail: Postmarked by Tuesday, October 9
Online: Tuesday, October 9

Election Day Registration

N/A

New York

Voter Registration Deadlines

In-Person: Friday, October 12
By Mail: Postmarked by Friday, October 12
Online: Friday, October 12

Election Day Registration

N/A

North Carolina

Voter Registration Deadlines

In-Person: Friday, October 12, though if you miss the voter registration deadline, you can still register and vote at the same time at a “one-stop” site during the absentee voting period (early voting). Contact your Local Election Official for more information.
By Mail: Postmarked by Friday, October 12
Online: N/A

Voter Registration Deadlines

In-Person: Election Day
By Mail: Received by Monday, October 22
Online: N/A