How, when, and where to vote

See if you are eligible to vote absentee, early, or on Election Day. Get voter ID requirements. And find out if you have to vote for the party you are registered with.

Voting on Election Day

Find out when to vote and where your polling station is. Learn what form of ID to bring with you on Election Day.

Who can and cannot vote

Learn if you meet the qualifications to vote in federal, state, and local elections.

Do you have to vote for the party you are registered with?

In general elections, you do not have to vote for the candidate from your party. Depending on your state, rules for voting in primaries or caucuses may be different. Learn more.

Find out when to vote

The next presidential election will be on November 5, 2024. But the dates of other elections can vary. Learn when you can vote for your federal, state, and local representatives.

Absentee voting and voting by mail

Absentee voting and vote-by-mail allow you to vote before Election Day by mail or drop-off. Learn the difference between them, how to get a ballot, and meet voting deadlines.

Early in-person voting

Early voting allows you to vote in person before Election Day. Learn where to get more details about early voting in your state.