VOTING GUIDES
Voting guides
How registration deadlines, registration methods and polling places work — without jargon.
How to register to vote
Registration is run by the states. Find the methods and official service that apply where you live.
How to check your voter registration
Confirm that your name, address and registration status are current using an official state service.
What is a voter registration deadline?
Why there is no single nationwide deadline, and how a general rule differs from a verified date.
Same-day voter registration
What same-day and late registration means, based on the general rule recorded for each state.
How to find your polling place
Polling places can change between elections. Use the official state or local lookup service.