Alabama
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 19
Online Registration Deadline:October 19
Mail Registration Deadline:October 19
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:None
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:September 9 - October 29
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any registered voter, with excuse, upon request. Concern about COVID-19 is valid excuse as physical illness or infirmity.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:September 9
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:If by mail, received by 12:00 noon on Election Day, November 3, or return in person by Monday, November 2 at 5:00 p.m.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:Photo ID is required.
Alaska
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 4
Online Registration Deadline:October 4
Mail Registration Deadline:Postmarked by October 4
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:None
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:October 19 - November 2
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any registered voter, upon request.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:October 9 or upon receipt of ballot.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Postmarked by Election Day, November 3.
ID needed to Early Vote:You will need to show your signed voter ID card, or any other signed ID that will allow the election worker to verify your signature. A photo ID is not required.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:You will need to show your signed voter ID card, or any other signed ID that will allow the election worker to verify your signature. A photo ID is not required.
Arizona
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 15
Online Registration Deadline:October 15
Mail Registration Deadline:October 15
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:No
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:October 7 - Friday, October 30
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any registered voter, upon request
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:October 7
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Received by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3
ID needed to Early Vote:Photo ID required. If you do not use a photo ID you must show two forms of non-photo ID.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:Photo ID required. If you do not use a photo ID you must show two forms of non-photo ID.
Arkansas
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 5
Online Registration Deadline:N/A
Mail Registration Deadline:Postmarked October 5
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:None
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:October 19 - November 2 at 5:00 p.m.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any registered voter with excuse, and upon request. Concern about COVID-19 is a valid excuse.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:September 18, or upon receipt of ballot.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Delivered by mail by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day, November 3 or returned in person by close of county clerk's business hours on November 2.
ID needed to Early Vote:You must show a photo ID in order to vote.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm.
ID at the Polls:Photo ID required to vote.
California
In-Person Registration Deadline:Election Day, November 3
Online Registration Deadline:October 19
Mail Registration Deadline:Postmarked October 19
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:October 20 - Election Day, November 3
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:Varies by county
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:All registered voters automatically receive mail ballots.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:October 5 or upon receipt of ballot
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Postmarked by Election Day, November 3 or returned in person by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3
ID needed to Early Vote:If you are new voter, bring an id.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:Photo ID required for first time voters.
Colorado
In-Person Registration Deadline:Election Day, November 3
Online Registration Deadline:October 26
Mail Registration Deadline:October 26
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:October 19 - Election Day, November 3
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:October 19 - Monday, November 2
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any registered voter
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:Ballots are mailed between October 9 and October 16
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Received by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3.
ID needed to Early Vote:If you are voting for the first time you may need to provide id.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:Photo ID required for first time voters.
Connecticut
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 27, unless registering on Election Day, November 3
Online Registration Deadline:October 27
Mail Registration Deadline:Postmarked October 27
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:Election Day, November 3, only
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:None
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:None
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Registered voters with excuse, and upon request. Concern about COVID-19 is a valid excuse.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:October 3 or upon receipt of ballot.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Received by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3.
ID needed to Early Vote:No photo ID required.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
ID at the Polls:No ID required.
Delaware
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 10
Online Registration Deadline:October 10
Mail Registration Deadline:Postmarked October 10
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:None
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:None
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:N/A
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any registered voter, upon request.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:Ballots first mailed on October 5.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Received by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3.
ID needed to Early Vote:You will be asked to show ID.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:Photo ID required to vote.
District of Columbia
In-Person Registration Deadline:Election Day, November 3
Online Registration Deadline:October 13
Mail Registration Deadline:Received by October 13
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:Yes
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:October 27 - Monday, November 2
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Ballots will be mailed to all registered voters during the first week of October.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:First week of October.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Received by 8:00 PM on Election Day, November 3, or postmarked by Election Day.
ID needed to Early Vote:ID is required for first time voters.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:"Registered voters do not need to present proof of residence to vote, however it is encouraged that you take some form of identification with you to vote in case you need it. If you will be registering during the Early Voting period or on Election Day, you will need to provide proof of residence in order to register and vote. If you are a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not provide proof of residence when registering, you will need to show proof of residence in order to cast a live (regular) ballot."
Florida
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 5
Online Registration Deadline:October 5
Mail Registration Deadline:Postmarked October 5
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:None
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:October 24 - October 31
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any registered voter, upon request.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:September 24 or upon receipt of ballot.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Received by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3.
ID needed to Early Vote:ID with picture and signature required.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling place are open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:Photo ID with signature required.
Georgia
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 5
Online Registration Deadline:October 5
Mail Registration Deadline:Postmarked October 5
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:None
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:October 12 - October 30
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any registered voter, upon request.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:September 19 or upon receipt of ballot.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Postmarked by Election Day, November 3 or returned in person by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3.
ID needed to Early Vote:ID is required.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from 7:00 am until 7:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:Photo ID required to vote.
Hawaii
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 5
Online Registration Deadline:October 5
Mail Registration Deadline:October 5
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:October 20 through Election Day, November 3
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:October 20 - Monday, November 2
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:All registered voters automatically receive mail ballots.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:Ballots are mailed to be received on approximately October 16.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Received by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3.
ID at the Polls:No ID required.
Idaho
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 9
Online Registration Deadline:October 9
Mail Registration Deadline:October 9
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:Yes, Election Day, November 3 only
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:October 19 - October 30
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any registered voter.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:October 5 or upon receipt of ballot.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Received by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3.
ID needed to Early Vote:Photo ID required.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:Photo ID required to vote.
Illinois
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 7 - Election Day, November 3
Online Registration Deadline:October 18
Mail Registration Deadline:Postmarked by October 6
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:October 7 - Election Day, November 3
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:September 24 - Monday, November 2
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any registered voter, upon request.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:September 24 or upon receipt of ballot.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Postmarked by Election Day, November 3, returned in person by, or placed in drop box by Monday, November 3 at 7:00 p.m.
ID needed to Early Vote:Photo ID required to vote to vote, if you are voting for the first time and registered to vote by mail or registering to vote for the first time at the polling location or are updating your voting address. If you have voted before at your polling location, you do not need a Photo ID to vote.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:Photo ID required to vote to vote, if you are voting for the first time and registered to vote by mail or registering to vote for the first time at the polling location or are updating your voting address. If you have voted before at your polling location, you do not need a Photo ID to vote.
Indiana
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 5
Online Registration Deadline:October 5
Mail Registration Deadline:Postmarked by October 5
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:None
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:October 6 - Monday, November 2 at 12:00 p.m.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Must have a valid excuse. Fear of COVID-19 is not a valid excuse.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:September 19 or upon receipt of ballot.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Received by 12:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3.
ID needed to Early Vote:Photo ID required.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:Photo ID required to vote.
Iowa
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 24 at 5:00 p.m. unless registering on Election Day, November 3
Online Registration Deadline:October 24 at 5:00 p.m.
Mail Registration Deadline:Postmarked by October 19 and received by October 24.
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:October 5 - Election Day, November 3
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:October 5 - Monday, November 2.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any registered voter, upon request.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:October 5 or upon receipt of ballot.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Postmarked by Monday, November 2 or returned in person by 9:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3.
ID needed to Early Vote:Photo ID required.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling place are open from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:Photo ID required to vote.
Kansas
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 13
Online Registration Deadline:October 13
Mail Registration Deadline:Postmarked by October 13
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:None
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:Varies by county. Begins as early as October 14 or as late as October 27. Ends November 2 at 12:00 noon.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any registered voter, upon request.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:October 14, or upon receipt of ballot.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Postmarked by Election Day, November 3 or returned in person by 7 p.m. on Election Day.
ID needed to Early Vote:Photo ID required.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:Photo ID required to vote.
Kentucky
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 5
Online Registration Deadline:October 5
Mail Registration Deadline:Postmarked by October 5
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:None
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:October 13 - Monday, November 2, but exact dates vary by county.
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:Any registered voter with excuse, upon request. Concern about COVID-19 is a valid excuse.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any registered voter with excuse, upon request. Concern about COVID-19 is a valid excuse.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:September 15, or upon receipt of ballot.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Postmarked by Election Day, November 3, or returned in person by 6:00 p.m. on Election Day.
ID needed to Early Vote:No photo ID required.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:No ID required.
Louisiana
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 5
Online Registration Deadline:October 14
Mail Registration Deadline:Postmarked by October 5
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:None
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:October 16 - October 27 (except Sundays)
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Registered voters who are either seniors, reside in nursing home, temporarily absent, incarcerated, hospitalized, moved from parish after October 4, student living elsewhere, working offshore, or some clergy and jurors; possibly also due to COVID-19 (Sept. 16 court order).
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:As soon as ballots are ready.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:4:30 p.m. on Monday, November 2.
ID needed to Early Vote:Photo ID required.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:Photo ID required to vote.
Maine
In-Person Registration Deadline:Election Day, November 3
Online Registration Deadline:N/A
Mail Registration Deadline:Received by October 19
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:October 5 - October 29 and Election Day, November 3
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:October 5 - October 29
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any registered voter, upon request.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:October 5 or upon receipt of ballot.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Received by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3. (This deadline is currently being challenged in court.)
ID needed to Early Vote:No ID required.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., depending on the population of the town,and close at 8:00 p.m.
ID at the Polls:No photo ID required.
Maryland
In-Person Registration Deadline:Election Day, November 3
Online Registration Deadline:October 13
Mail Registration Deadline:October 13
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:October 26 - Election Day, November 3
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:October 26 - Monday, November 2
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any registered voter, upon request.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:September 24 or upon receipt of ballot.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Postmarked by Election Day, November 3 or returned in person by 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 3.
ID needed to Early Vote:Photo ID required for first time voters.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:Photo ID required for first time voters.
Massachusetts
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 24
Online Registration Deadline:October 24
Mail Registration Deadline:Postmarked by October 24.
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:Yes
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:October 17 - October 30
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any registered voter
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:As soon as ballots are ready.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Hand-delivered by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3, or postmarked by Election Day, November 3.
ID needed to Early Vote:Photo ID required for first time voters.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:Photo ID required for first time voters.
Michigan
In-Person Registration Deadline:8:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3
Online Registration Deadline:October 19
Mail Registration Deadline:Postmarked by October 19
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:September 19 - Election Day, November 3
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter, by filing a written absentee ballot request in person.
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:September 19 - 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 2
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any registered voter, upon request.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:September 19 or upon receipt of ballot.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Received by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3. (Currently being challenged in court. Initial court ruling says ballots are to be counted if postmarked by Monday, November 2 even if received after Election Day, November 3.)
ID needed to Early Vote:Photo ID required or voter must sign an affidavit declaring they don't have a photo ID.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:Photo ID required or voter must sign an affidavit declaring they don't have a photo ID.
Minnesota
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 13 and on Election Day, November 3.
Online Registration Deadline:October 13
Mail Registration Deadline:Received by October 13
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:Election Day, November 3, only
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any eligible voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:September 18 - Monday, November 2
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any registered voter, upon request.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:September 18 or upon receipt of ballot.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Postmarked by Election Day, November 3.
ID needed to Early Vote:No photo ID required if you are already registered.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:No photo ID required.
Mississippi
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 5
Online Registration Deadline:N/A
Mail Registration Deadline:Postmarked by October 5
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:None
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:None
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:September 21 - October 31
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Registered voter with excuse, including temporary physical disability, 65 or older, and upon request.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:Absentee ballots available as early as September 4 and no later than September 21.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Postmarked by Election Day, November 3.
ID needed to Early Vote:Photo ID required.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:Photo ID required to vote.
Missouri
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 7
Online Registration Deadline:October 7
Mail Registration Deadline:October 7
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:None
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Must have a valid excuse
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:Sept 22nd – Nov 2nd at 5pm
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any registered voter, upon request. Must have valid excuse or notarized ballot.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:September 22 or upon receipt of ballot.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Received by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3.
ID needed to Early Vote:ID required.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:Photo ID required to vote.
Montana
In-Person Registration Deadline:Election Day, November 3
Online Registration Deadline:N/A
Mail Registration Deadline:Postmarked by October 26
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:October 27 - Election Day, November 3
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:As early as October 2, depending on county - November 2
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any registered voter, upon request, though some counties will automatically send ballot to all registered voters.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:October 9, or upon receipt of ballot.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Received by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3.
ID needed to Early Vote:Photo ID required.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open between 7:00 am and 12:00 pm and close at 8:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:Photo ID required to vote.
Nebraska
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 23
Online Registration Deadline:October 16
Mail Registration Deadline:Postmarked by October 16
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:None
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:October 5 - Monday, November 2
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any registered voter, upon request.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:September 28, or upon receipt of ballot.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Received by Election Day, November 3.
ID needed to Early Vote:No Photo ID required.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm central time and 7:00 am to 7:00 pm mountain time.
ID at the Polls:No ID required.
Nevada
In-Person Registration Deadline:Election Day, November 3
Online Registration Deadline:October 29
Mail Registration Deadline:October 6
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:Yes
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:October 17 - October 30
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any registered voter
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:Mail ballots will be mailed to all registered voters October 16.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Postmarked by Election Day, November 3.
ID needed to Early Vote:No ID required.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:No ID required.
New Hampshire
In-Person Registration Deadline:Varies by town
Online Registration Deadline:N/A
Mail Registration Deadline:Varies by town
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:On Election Day, November 3
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Must have a valid excuse. Concern for COVID-19 is a valid excuse.
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:October 5 - Monday, November 2
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Must have a valid excuse. Concern for COVID-19 is a valid excuse.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:October 5 or upon receipt of ballot.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Received by 5:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3.
ID needed to Early Vote:Photo ID required.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open between 6:00 am and 11:00 am and close at 7:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:Photo ID required to vote.
New Jersey
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 13
Online Registration Deadline:October 13
Mail Registration Deadline:Postmarked by October 13
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:None
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:September 19 - Election Day, November 3
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any registered voter. All registrants will be mailed ballots automatically.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:Upon receipt; ballots will be mailed on or before October 5.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Postmarked by Election Day, November 3.
ID needed to Early Vote:Photo ID for first time voters
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:Photo ID for first time voters.
New Mexico
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 31
Online Registration Deadline:October 6
Mail Registration Deadline:Postmarked by October 6
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:October 17 - October 31
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:October 17 - October 31
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any registered voter, upon request.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:October 12 or upon receipt of ballot.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Received by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3.
ID needed to Early Vote:No ID required.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:No ID required.
New York
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 9
Online Registration Deadline:October 9
Mail Registration Deadline:Postmarked October 9
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:None
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:October 24 - Sunday, November 1
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any registered voter with excuse, upon request. Concern about COVID-19 is a valid excuse.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:September 18, or upon receipt of ballot.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Postmarked by Election Day, November 3 or returned in person by Election Day, November 3.
ID needed to Early Vote:Photo ID required for first time voters.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:Photo ID required for first time voters.
North Carolina
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 9
Online Registration Deadline:October 9
Mail Registration Deadline:Postmarked by October 9
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:October 15 - October 31
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:October 15 - October 31
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any registered voter, upon request.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:September 4, or upon receipt of ballot.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Postmarked by Election Day, November 3 or returned in person by 5:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3.
ID needed to Early Vote:Photo ID required for first time voters.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm.
ID at the Polls:Photo ID required for first time voters.
North Dakota
In-Person Registration Deadline:N/A
Online Registration Deadline:N/A
Mail Registration Deadline:N/A
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:N/A
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any eligible voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:October 19 - Monday, November 2, but may vary by county.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any eligible voter, upon request.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:September 24 or upon receipt of ballot.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Postmarked by Monday, November 2.
ID needed to Early Vote:Photo ID required.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:Photo ID required to vote.
Ohio
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 5
Online Registration Deadline:October 5
Mail Registration Deadline:Postmarked October 5
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:None
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:October 6 – Monday, November 2 at 2:00 p.m.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any registered voter, upon request.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:October 6 or upon receipt of ballot.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Postmarked by Monday, November 2 or returned in person by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day, November 3.
ID needed to Early Vote:ID required.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm.
ID at the Polls:ID required to vote.
Oklahoma
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 9
Online Registration Deadline:N/A
Mail Registration Deadline:Postmarked October 9
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:None
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:October 29 -October 31
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any registered voter, upon request.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:September 19, or upon receipt of ballot.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Received by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3.
ID needed to Early Vote:Photo ID required.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from 7:00 am - 7:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:Photo ID required to vote.
Oregon
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 13
Online Registration Deadline:October 13
Mail Registration Deadline:Postmarked by October 13.
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:None
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:N/A
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:N/A
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:All registered voters are mailed ballots.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:October 14 or upon receipt of ballot.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Received by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3.
ID needed to Early Vote:No ID required.
ID at the Polls:No ID required.
Pennsylvania
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 19
Online Registration Deadline:October 19
Mail Registration Deadline:Received by October 19.
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:None
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:September 14 - October 27.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any registered voter, upon request.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:September 14 or upon receipt of ballot.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Postmarked by November 3, Election Day.
ID needed to Early Vote:Photo ID required for first time voters.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:Photo ID required for first time voters.
Rhode Island
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 4, unless registering on Election Day, November 3.
Online Registration Deadline:October 4
Mail Registration Deadline:October 4
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:Yes, but only for voting for President and Vice-President.
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:October 14 - Monday, November 2
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any registered voter, upon request.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:October 16 or upon certification of mail ballot application.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Received by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3.
ID needed to Early Vote:Photo ID required to vote.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, opening hours may vary, but all polls close at 8:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:Photo ID required to vote.
South Carolina
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 2
Online Registration Deadline:October 4
Mail Registration Deadline:Postmarked by October 5.
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:None
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:October 5 - Monday, November 2 at 5:00 p.m.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any registered voter, upon request.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:October 5
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Received by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3. (This deadline is currently being challenged in court.)
ID needed to Early Vote:Photo ID required to vote.
Election Day Voting Hours:Pollng places are open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:Photo ID required to vote.
South Dakota
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 19
Online Registration Deadline:N/A
Mail Registration Deadline:Received by October 19
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:Yes
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:September 18 - Monday, November 2
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any registered voter.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:September 18
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Received by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3.
ID needed to Early Vote:Photo ID required to vote.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:Photo ID required to vote.
Tennessee
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 5
Online Registration Deadline:October 5
Mail Registration Deadline:Postmarked by October 5.
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:None
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:October 14 - October 29
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Registered voters with excuse, and upon request. Concern about COVID-19 is not a valid excuse, except for people with certain underlying health conditions or caretakers of people with underlying health conditions.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:September 17 or upon receipt of ballot.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Received by close of polls on Election Day, November 3 (time varies by county).
ID needed to Early Vote:Photo ID required to vote.
Election Day Voting Hours:Each county sets their own polling place hours.
ID at the Polls:Photo ID required to vote.
Texas
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 5
Online Registration Deadline:N/A
Mail Registration Deadline:Postmarked by October 5.
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:None
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:October 13 - October 30
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any registered voter with excuse, upon request.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:September 19, or upon receipt of ballot.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Postmarked by Election Day, November 3 or returned in person by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3.
ID needed to Early Vote:Photo ID required to vote.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:Photo ID required to vote.
Utah
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 23 at 5:00 p.m.; may also register during the Early Voting Period and on Election day, November 3, but these registrants must vote by provisional ballot, which are counted if verified.
Online Registration Deadline:October 23 at 5:00 p.m.
Mail Registration Deadline:Received by 5:00 p.m. on October 23.
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:Yes, during Early Voting Period and on Election Day, but registrants must vote by provisional ballot, which are counted if verified.
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any eligible voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:October 20 - October 30
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Every registered voter will be mailed a ballot.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:October 13 or upon receipt of ballot.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Postmarked by Monday, November 2, or returned in person by Election Day, November 3 at 8:00 p.m.
ID needed to Early Vote:Photo ID required to vote.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from 7:00 am to 8 pm.
ID at the Polls:Photo ID required to vote.
Vermont
Registration Deadline, 2020 General Election:Election Day, November 3
In-Person Registration Deadline:Election Day, November 3 (recommended, October 30)
Online Registration Deadline:Received by Election Day, November 3 (recommended, October 30)
Mail Registration Deadline:October 19
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:Yes
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:September 21 - Monday, November 2
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Every registered voter will be mailed a ballot between September 21 and October 1. On/after October 2, any registered voter is eligible.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:As soon as ballots are ready, but no later than September 19.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Received by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3.
ID needed to Early Vote:Photo ID required for first time voters.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from between 5am and 10am and 7pm.
ID at the Polls:Photo ID required for first time voters.
Virginia
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 13
Online Registration Deadline:October 13
Mail Registration Deadline:Postmarked by October 13
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:None
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:September 18 - October 31
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any registered voter.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:September 18, or upon receipt of ballot.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Postmarked by Election Day, November 3 or returned in person by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3.
ID needed to Early Vote:Photo ID required to vote.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:Photo ID required to vote.
Washington
In-Person Registration Deadline:8:00 p.m. Election Day, November 3
Online Registration Deadline:October 26
Mail Registration Deadline:October 26
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:Yes
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:October 16 - Monday, November 2
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any registered voter.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:October 16 at the latest.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Postmarked by Election Day, November 3, or returned by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
ID needed to Early Vote:No ID required.
ID at the Polls:No ID required.
West Virginia
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 13
Online Registration Deadline:October 13
Mail Registration Deadline:Postmarked by October 13.
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:None
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:October 21 - 24 and October 26 - 31
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Must have a valid excuse. Concern for COVID-19 is considered a valid medical excuse.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:September 18 or upon receipt of ballot.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Postmarked by Election Day, November 3 or returned in person by Monday, November 2.
ID needed to Early Vote:Photo ID required for first time voters.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm.
ID at the Polls:Photo ID required for first time voters.
Wisconsin
In-Person Registration Deadline:Election Day, November 3
Online Registration Deadline:October 14
Mail Registration Deadline:October 14
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:Election Day, November 3 only.
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:October 20 - Sunday, November 1, but may vary by local jurisdiction.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any registered voter may vote by mail, upon request.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:September 17 or upon receipt of ballot.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Received by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3.
ID needed to Early Vote:Photo ID required to vote.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:Photo ID required to vote.
Wyoming
In-Person Registration Deadline:October 20, and on Election Day, November 3.
Online Registration Deadline:N/A
Mail Registration Deadline:October 20
Same-Day In-Person Registration + Voting:Yes
Early In-Person Voting Eligibility:Any registered voter
In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Period:September 19 – Monday, November 2
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Eligibility:Any registered voter.
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Begins:September 19
Absentee/Vote-By-Mail Deadline:Received by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3.
ID needed to Early Vote:No ID required.
Election Day Voting Hours:Polling places are open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
ID at the Polls:No ID required.