Make a Plan to Vote

Remember, whether you choose to vote early or in-person, you have options to make voting safe and convenient for you. Learn how to make a plan that’s flexible for your schedule and to get information on when, where, and how to vote.

Make a Voting Plan

Use our voting resources below to check if you’re registered and make a voting plan.

Check Your Voter Registration

• Before you show up on election day, check your registration to make sure you’re still registered.
• For first time voters, be sure you register to vote as soon as possible.

Ways to Vote

In Person:

• Early voting varies by state, with some states starting as early as 46 days before election day and some not offering early voting at all. Check the early voting calendar for your state on Vote.org.
• Find your polling location and check the deadlines and hours for your location.

Vote By Absentee Ballot:

• To vote by mail, request an absentee ballot as soon as possible. Complete the form to request your absentee ballot before the deadline for your state.
• Complete your absentee ballot and be sure to mail it in well before your state’s deadlines. You can also find your nearest ballot dropbox to return your mail-in ballot before your election deadlines.
• If you cannot find a nearby ballot dropbox, then you may need to make plans to vote early in person. The rules for your state may vary, so if you requested a mail-in ballot, you may need to exchange your mail-in ballot for a provisional ballot. Look up the rules for your state at Vote.org.

Be Vote Ready

• Bookmark or print our Know Your Voting Rights information and bring it with you.
• Bring ID. Some states require all voters to provide either an acceptable form of ID or sign an ID Confirmation Statement at the polls when voting in person. Acceptable forms of voter identification usually include a driver’s license or a U.S. passport.
• If you are in line when polls are supposed to close, stay in line – you have the RIGHT to vote. Remember, if you are in line and don’t feel safe, you can call 1-866-OUR-VOTE for help.

Track Your Ballot

• One of the last steps in the voting process is making sure your ballot is received. Find information for tracking your ballot on your state’s voting website.

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