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1
Alabama
15 days before Election Day
Postmarked 15 days before Election Day
15 days before Election Day
Mon, Oct 19
Postmarked by 10/19/2020
Mon, Oct 19
2
Alaska
30 days before Election Day
Postmarked 30 days before Election Day
30 days before Election Day
If the by-mail deadline falls on a Sunday, your voter registration form must be postmarked 31 days before Election Day.
Sun, Oct 4
Postmarked by 10/4/2020
Sun, Oct 4
3
Arizona
29 days before Election Day
Postmarked 29 days before Election Day
29 days before Election Day
For each, the deadline is the next immediate business day if the deadline falls on a legal holiday or weekend.
Mon, Oct 5
Postmarked by 10/5/2020
Mon, Oct 5
4
Arkansas
30 days before Election Day
Postmarked 30 days before Election Day
N/A
Sun, Oct 4
Postmarked by 10/4/2020
N/A
5
California
15 days before Election Day
Postmarked 15 days before Election Day
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.
Conditional registration may also be available in County Elections satellite offices and vote centers.
Mon, Oct 19
Postmarked by 10/19/2020
Mon, Oct 19
6
Colorado
On Election Day
Received 8 days before Election Day
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.
Tue, Nov 3
Received by 10/26/2020
Mon, Oct 26
7
Connecticut
7 days before Election Day
Postmarked 7 days before Election Day
7 days before Election Day
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.
Tue, Oct 27
Postmarked by 10/27/2020
Tue, Oct 27
8
Delaware
24 days before Election Day
Postmarked 24 days before Election Day
24 days before Election Day
Sat, Oct 10
Postmarked by 10/10/2020
Sat, Oct 10
9
District of Columbia
On Election Day
Received 21 days before Election Day
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.
Tue, Nov 3
Received by 10/13/2020
Tue, Oct 13
10
Florida
29 days before Election Day
Postmarked 29 days before Election Day
29 days before Election Day
Mon, Oct 5
Postmarked by 10/5/2020
Mon, Oct 5
11
Georgia
29 days before Election Day
Postmarked 29 days before Election Day
29 days before Election Day
Mon, Oct 5
Postmarked by 10/5/2020
Mon, Oct 5
12
Hawaii
30 days before Election Day
Received 30 days before Election Day
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.
Sun, Oct 4
Received by 10/4/2020
Sun, Oct 4
13
Idaho
On Election Day
Postmarked 25 days before Election Day
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.
Tue, Nov 3
Postmarked by 10/9/2020
Fri, Oct 9
14
Illinois
On Election Day
Postmarked 28 days before Election Day
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.
Tue, Nov 3
Postmarked by 10/6/2020
Sun, Oct 18
15
Indiana
29 days before Election Day
Postmarked 29 days before Election Day
29 days before Election Day
Mon, Oct 5
Postmarked by 10/5/2020
Mon, Oct 5
16
Iowa
10 days before Election Day
Postmarked 15 days received 10 days before Election Day
OR
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. Contact your Local Election Office if you have any questions.
Sat, Oct 24
Postmarked by 10/19/2020 received by 10/24/2020
OR
Sat, Oct 24
17
Kansas
21 days before Election Day
Postmarked 21 days before Election Day
21 days before Election Day
Tue, Oct 13
Postmarked by 10/13/2020
Tue, Oct 13
18
Kentucky
29 days before Election Day
Postmarked 29 days before Election Day
29 days before Election Day
Mon, Oct 5
Postmarked by 10/5/2020
Mon, Oct 5
19
Louisiana
30 days before Election Day
Received 30 days before Election Day
20 days before Election Day
Sun, Oct 4
Received by 10/4/2020
Wed, Oct 14
20
Maine
On Election Day
Postmarked 21 days before Election Day
N/A
If you have missed the voter registration deadline, you can still register to vote at your town office or city hall up until Election Day. Contact your Local Election Office with any questions.
Tue, Nov 3
Postmarked by 10/13/2020
N/A
21
Maryland
On Election Day
Postmarked 21 days before Election Day
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.
Tue, Nov 3
Postmarked by 10/13/2020
Tue, Oct 13
22
Massachusetts
20 days before Election Day
Postmarked 20 days before Election Day
20 days before Election Day
Wed, Oct 14
Postmarked by 10/14/2020
Wed, Oct 14
23
Michigan
On Election Day
Postmarked 15 days before Election Day
15 days before Election Day
If you plan to register in person within 14 days of Election Day, you will need to present proof of residency (a document with your name and current address in the city or township where you wish to register to vote).
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, Contact your Local Election Office with any questions.
Tue, Nov 3
Postmarked by 10/19/2020
Mon, Oct 19
24
Minnesota
On Election Day
Received 21 days before Election Day
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. Contact your Local Election Office if you have any questions.
Tue, Nov 3
Received by 10/13/2020
Tue, Oct 13
25
Mississippi
30 days before Election Day
Postmarked 30 days before Election Day
N/A
Sun, Oct 4
Postmarked by 10/4/2020
N/A
26
Missouri
27 days before Election Day
Postmarked 27 days before Election Day
27 days before Election Day
Wed, Oct 7
Postmarked by 10/7/2020
Wed, Oct 7
27
Montana
On Election Day
Postmarked 30 days received 27 days before Election Day
AND
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. 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.
Tue, Nov 3
Postmarked by 10/4/2020 received by 10/7/2020
AND
N/A
28
Nebraska
11 days before Election Day
Postmarked 18 days before Election Day
18 days before Election Day
Fri, Oct 23
Postmarked by 10/16/2020
Fri, Oct 16
29
Nevada
28 days before Election Day
Postmarked 28 days before Election Day
5 days before Election Day
Tue, Oct 6
Postmarked by 10/6/2020
Thu, Oct 29
30
New Hampshire
On Election Day
Received 13 days before Election Day
N/A
Mail registration must be received between 6 and 13 days before Election Day, depending on which town you live in.
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.
Tue, Nov 3
Received by 10/21/2020
N/A
31
New Jersey
21 days before Election Day
Received 21 days before Election Day
N/A
Tue, Oct 13
Received by 10/13/2020
N/A
32
New Mexico
28 days before Election Day
Postmarked 28 days before Election Day
28 days before Election Day
Tue, Oct 6
Postmarked by 10/6/2020
Tue, Oct 6
33
New York
25 days before Election Day
Postmarked 25 days received 20 days before Election Day
AND
25 days before Election Day
Fri, Oct 9
Postmarked by 10/9/2020 received by 10/14/2020
AND
Fri, Oct 9
34
North Carolina
25 days before Election Day
Postmarked 25 days received 20 days before Election Day
AND
25 days before Election Day
If you miss the voter registration deadline, you can still register in person during early voting until 3 days before Election Day.
Fri, Oct 9
Postmarked by 10/9/2020 received by 10/14/2020
AND
Fri, Oct 9
35
North Dakota
N/A
N/A
N/A
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.
N/A
N/A
N/A
36
Ohio
30 days before Election Day
Received 30 days before Election Day
30 days before Election Day
Sun, Oct 4
Received by 10/4/2020
Sun, Oct 4
37
Oklahoma
25 days before Election Day
Postmarked 25 days before Election Day
N/A
Fri, Oct 9
Postmarked by 10/9/2020
N/A
38
Oregon
21 days before Election Day
Received 21 days before Election Day
21 days before Election Day
Tue, Oct 13
Received by 10/13/2020
Tue, Oct 13
39
Pennsylvania
15 days before Election Day
Received 15 days before Election Day
15 days before Election Day
Mon, Oct 19
Received by 10/19/2020
Mon, Oct 19
40
Rhode Island
30 days before Election Day
Received 30 days before Election Day
30 days before Election Day
You may register in person on Election Day at your local Board of Canvassers but only for Presidential elections.
Sun, Oct 4
Received by 10/4/2020
Sun, Oct 4
41
South Carolina
30 days before Election Day
Postmarked 30 days before Election Day
30 days before Election Day
Sun, Oct 4
Postmarked by 10/4/2020
Sun, Oct 4
42
South Dakota
15 days before Election Day
Received 15 days before Election Day
N/A
Mon, Oct 19
Received by 10/19/2020
N/A
43
Tennessee
30 days before Election Day
Postmarked 30 days before Election Day
30 days before Election Day
Sun, Oct 4
Postmarked by 10/4/2020
Sun, Oct 4
44
Texas
30 days before Election Day
Postmarked 30 days before Election Day
N/A
Sun, Oct 4
Postmarked by 10/4/2020
N/A
45
Utah
7 days before Election Day
Postmarked 30 days before Election Day
7 days before Election Day
An individual who is not registered to vote may register to vote, and vote, on election day or during the early voting period described in Section 20A-3-601, by voting a provisional ballot, if:
Tue, Oct 27
Postmarked by 10/4/2020
Tue, Oct 27
46
Vermont
On Election Day
Received 0 days before Election Day
On Election Day
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.
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.
Tue, Nov 3
Received by 11/3/2020
Tue, Nov 3
47
Virginia
22 days before Election Day
Postmarked 22 days before Election Day
22 days before Election Day
Mon, Oct 12
Postmarked by 10/12/2020
Mon, Oct 12
48
Washington
On Election Day
Received 8 days before Election Day
8 days before Election Day
Tue, Nov 3
Received by 10/26/2020
Mon, Oct 26
49
West Virginia
21 days before Election Day
Received 21 days before Election Day
21 days before Election Day
Tue, Oct 13
Received by 10/13/2020
Tue, Oct 13
50
Wisconsin
On Election Day
Postmarked 20 days before Election Day
20 days before Election Day
If the voter registration deadline has passed, you can still register to vote in person up until Election Day. You can register to vote in person at the Municipal Clerk's office up until 5:00 p.m. or close of business (whichever is later) the Friday before Election Day. You also can register to vote in person at your polling place on Election Day.
Tue, Nov 3
Postmarked by 10/14/2020
Wed, Oct 14
51
Wyoming
On Election Day
Received 14 days before Election Day
N/A
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 for questions about the process or identification requirements.
Tue, Nov 3
Received by 10/20/2020
N/A
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