The USD Votes team works hard to compile accurate information about registration and voting in each of the 50 states. We did our best to find all the information you need, but you are responsible for carefully reading the rules in your own state and following the information that comes from your state's official sources.
This page was last updated December 2024, please reference official sources for any potential changes in information.
Important Reminders
You must register at an address you can claim as your current personal residence. You will vote for local, state, and federal elected officials who represent the particular community where that residence is located.
- Usually, when you as a student go away to school, you can register either at your school residence (on or off campus) or at your permanent home.
- If you do not live on campus, you cannot use USD as your voting address. You should register at the address where you receive your mail.
Primary elections may have special rules that vary by state and by political party. Your ballot will list the races for which you are eligible to make a choice.
- You may only be able to vote to nominate primary candidates if you are registered with that political party. For example, you may only be able to vote for a Republican presidential candidate if you are a registered Republican.
- If there is a particular primary race in which you want to vote, make sure you are registered with that political party.
There are two steps in most cases: registering to vote and requesting an absentee/mail ballot. Make sure you complete both steps.
- You may need to print out and sign either your voter registration application or your mail ballot application, or both. If you print it, you often will need an envelope and a stamp to mail it in to your state or county election official (though some may print out with prepaid postage).
In many cases your ballot must be received by your state by Election Day.
- Plan to mail it as soon as you can, and at least a week early to make sure it arrives on time and is counted
- Track your mail-in or absentee ballot! Every vote must be counted and, depending on state availability, you can ensure that your ballot reaches the polls.
When you mail your ballot, remember a few things:
- Many states require that you sign the outside of your ballot envelope. Election officials match this signature to the one the state has on file. If a signature is required, that means they will not open or count your vote unless your signature matches the one they have on file. Don't forget to sign!
- Some states require that your ballot be notarized or that you have witnesses sign it as well, to prove that you are the person who was supposed to vote with that ballot. USD has a notary available to notarize your ballot. Email caseydominguez@sandiego.edu for contact information.
- States are updating their rules constantly. Please double check with your state elections officials for current requirements.
Remember that registering and voting in San Diego is always an easy choice if you have a residence in San Diego.
You can also register through a website like Rock the Vote or Turbo vote. But we recommend at least familiarizing yourself with your state's own rules.
Alabama
How do I register to vote?
- Option 1 (available if you have a valid Alabama driver license or non-driver identification card): Fill out an application to register using the online registration system. You are not registered to vote until the County Board of Registrars reviews and approves your application.
- Option 2 (available for people who do not have a valid Alabama driver license or non-driver identification card): Fill out the mail-in voter registration form. You’ll need to mail the complete voter registration form to your county Board of Registrars, found on the last page of the form.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- For any election in Alabama, the last day to register to vote or update your voter registration is the 15th day prior to the election.
How do I vote in Alabama while at USD?
- Fill out an Absentee Ballot Application. You must mail a copy of your Photo ID with your absentee ballot application (acceptable forms of photo ID).
- Absentee Ballot Applications returned by mail must be received not less than seven (7) days prior to the election. Applications returned by hand must be received not less than five (5) days prior to the election
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Your voted ballot must be received by your Absentee Election Manager by noon on Election Day. So you need to mail it at least a week before the election.
What else do I need to know?
- An absentee ballot cannot be counted unless the affidavit is notarized or has the signatures of two witnesses 18 years of age or older. You can find other notary services at the National Notary Association's website. The University of San Diego's University Copy also offers on campus notary services.
- You can check your registration status here
- Track your mailed-in ballot by using this tracker!
Upcoming Elections:
- State Primary: May 19, 2026
- Registration Deadlines:
- By Mail: May 4, 2026
- In Person: May 4, 2026
- Online: May 4, 2026
- Congressional and State Primary Runoff Election 06/16/2026
- Registration Deadlines:
- Hand Delivered by
Fri May 29, 2026 - Online by
Mon Jun 1, 2026 - Postmarked by
Mon Jun 1, 2026 - Absentee Ballot Request Deadlines:
- Post Received by
Tue Jun 9, 2026 - In-Person, Received by
Thu Jun 11, 2026 - Absentee Ballot Return Deadlines:
- Hand Delivered by
Mon Jun 15, 2026 5:00PM - Post Received by
Tue Jun 16, 2026 12:00PM
- Alabama Congressional Districts 1, 2,6, and 7 Special Primary Election 08/11/2026
- Registration Deadline:
- Received by
Mon Jul 27, 2026 - Absentee Ballot Request Deadline:
- Post Received by
Tue Aug 4, 2026 - In-Person, Received by
Thu Aug 6, 2026 - Absentee Ballot Return Deadline:
- Hand Delivered by
Mon Aug 10, 2026 5:00PM - Post Received by
Tue Aug 11, 2026 12:00PM
Alaska
How do I register to vote?
- “Register Online with DMV Validation” to register using the online registration system. You’ll need your valid Alaska driver's license or state ID card and the information you enter when registering must match the information on your Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) record. You’ll receive an acknowledgement within 2-4 weeks of submitting or mailing your registration application.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Your application must be postmarked or received 30 days before Election Day.
- Your application must be postmarked no later than 30 days before Election Day. Please note that mail dropped in an official blue USPS mailbox or sent through the USD mail center may not be postmarked for two days after you drop it off. So either have it postmarked at a USPS post office desk, or mail it extra early!
- Primary Election Registration Deadlines:
- Email or Fax by
Sun Jul 19, 2026 - In-Person, Received by
Sun Jul 19, 2026 - Online by
Sun Jul 19, 2026 - Postmarked by
Sun Jul 19, 2026
- Email or Fax by
How do I vote in Alaska while at USD?
- Use the Online Absentee Ballot Application. You must have a valid Alaska Driver’s License or State ID to use this option.
- Your application must be received 10 days before Election Day (but the earlier the better).
- Primary Election Absentee Ballot Request Deadline:
- Request to Receive Blank Ballot by Mail Received by
Sat Aug 8, 2026 - Request for Online or Fax Ballot
by Mon Aug 17, 2026
- Request to Receive Blank Ballot by Mail Received by
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Voted ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day.
- Please note that mail dropped in an official blue USPS mailbox or sent through the USD mail center may not be postmarked for two days after you drop it off. So either have it postmarked at a USPS post office desk, or mail it extra early!
- Primary Election Absentee Ballot Return Deadline:
- Email, Online or Fax by
Tue Aug 18, 2026 - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Fri Aug 28, 2026
- Email, Online or Fax by
What else do I need to know?
- If you choose to vote-by-mail, you must have a witness who is 18 years of age or older who witnesses and also signs your envelope.
- Track your mailed-in ballot using this tracker!
- Primary Election August 18th, 2026
Arizona
How do I register to vote?
- If you have an Arizona Driver License and/or an Arizona non-operating I.D. card issued by the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) you may register to vote through Service Arizona EZ Voter Registration.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Your registration application must be postmarked or received 29 days before Election Day.
- Please note that mail dropped in an official blue USPS mailbox or sent through the USD mail center may not be postmarked for two days after you drop it off. So either have it postmarked at a USPS post office desk, or mail it extra early!
How do I vote in Arizona while at USD?
- Option 1: SIGN UP FOR THE ACTIVE EARLY VOTER LIST ONLINE. Online registration requires an AZ Driver’s License or Non-Operating ID number. By clicking the link below, you can register to vote or update your voter registration to join the AEVL, which guarantees that your ballot will be mailed to you.
- Option 2: MAKE A ONE-TIME REQUEST FOR A BALLOT-BY-MAIL. Use the Secretary of State’s online portal to request a ballot-by-mail.
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Your ballot-by-mail must be received by county election officials by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. Mail back your absentee ballot as soon as possible after you receive it to ensure your vote is counted.
What else do I need to know?
- Arizona state law requires proof of citizenship be submitted when registering to vote for the first time. Your Arizona driver license issued after 1996 will serve as proof of citizenship. If you do not have a driver's license, you must enclose proof of citizenship with the registration application form when you mail it to your County Recorder’s office. Below is a list of acceptable forms of proof of citizenship:
- A legible photocopy of a birth certificate that verifies citizenship and supporting legal documentation (i.e. marriage certificate) if the name on the birth certificate is not the same as your current legal name
- A legible photocopy of the pertinent pages of your passport
- Presentation to the County Recorder of U.S. naturalization documents or fill in your Alien Registration Number in box 11
- Your Indian Census Number, Bureau of Indian Affairs Card Number, Tribal Treaty Card Number, or Tribal Enrollment Number in box 10
- A legible photocopy of your Tribal Certificate of Indian Blood or Tribal or Bureau of Indian Affairs Affidavit of Birth.
- Track your mailed-in ballot using this tracker!
Upcoming Elections:
- State Primary Election: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
- Registration Deadlines:
- By Mail: Monday, June 22, 2026 (postmarked)
- In Person: Monday, June 22, 2026
- Online: Monday, June 22, 2026
Arkansas
How do I register to vote?
- Option 1: Print paper registration application English or Spanish. USD Votes is able to provide a pre-printed form in English to help support the voting process.
- You must include your driver license number or social security number.
- Return the form to the Arkansas Secretary of State. The form is pre-addressed.
- Option 2: Online request form to receive a voter registration application through mail (USPS)
- A voter registration application will be mailed to the address you provide.
- You must include your driver license number or social security number.
- Return the form to the Arkansas Secretary of State. The form is pre-addressed.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Your application must be postmarked no later than 30 days before Election Day. Please note that mail dropped in an official blue USPS mailbox or sent through the USD mail center may not be postmarked for two days after you drop it off. So either have it postmarked at a USPS post office desk, or mail it extra early!
How do I vote in Arkansas while at USD?
- Download an absentee ballot application.
- Mail the completed application to your home County Clerk.
- The sooner you mail this in, the better!
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Voted ballots must be received by 7:30pm on Election Day. Mail it at least a week early so it gets there in time.
What else do I need to know?
Colorado
How do I register to vote?
- Option 1: Register using the online registration system. You must have a Colorado driver license or ID card.
- Option 2: If you do not have a Colorado driver license or identification card number, fill out a paper registration application. You must mail the completed form to your county’s clerk/recorder office.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- The deadline to register is one week before Election Day and all elections in Colorado are vote-by-mail.
How do I vote in Colorado while at USD?
- In Colorado, your local county automatically mails ballots to all registered voters at the mailing address the state has on file.
- Make sure your mailing address is up to date at your San Diego address.
- Your mail ballot will be sent to “the address to mail your ballot” that you provide in the registration application.
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Voted ballots must be received by your County Clerk by 7pm on Election Day. Get your ballot in the mail at least a week before Election Day to ensure your vote is counted!
- Track your mailed-in ballot using this tracker!
Connecticut
How do I register to vote?
- Option 1: Register using the online registration system. You must have a Connecticut driver license, learner’s permit or non-driver photo ID card issued by the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles and a signature on file with the DMV to use the online registration system.
- Option 2: Fill out a paper registration form. Mail the completed form to the town hall for your Connecticut address.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Registration by mail cut-off is 18 days before the election. For general elections, Connecticut offers same day in-person registration during the early voting period and on Election Day.
- Primary Election Registration Deadlines:
- Last Date to Change Party Affiliation by
Mon May 11, 2026 - Received by
Fri Jul 24, 2026 - In-Person Request by
Mon Aug 10, 2026 12:00PM - Same Day Registration & Voting
From Mon Aug 3, 2026 to Sun Aug 9, 2026
- Last Date to Change Party Affiliation by
How do I vote in Connecticut while at USD?
- Download and fill out an absentee voter application: English or Spanish.
- Return the completed form to your municipal clerk of the municipality in which you are a registered voter.
- Absentee ballots are to be provided by the municipal clerk beginning 31 days before an election upon application properly made. Blank ballots may be sent out to certain military persons beginning 90 days before a regular election and to Connecticut electors temporarily residing outside the U.S. and all military persons being approximately 45 days before a regular election.
- Primary Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: Submitted by Mon Aug 10, 2026
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Voted ballots must be received by your municipal clerk by the close of polls on Election Day. For ballots returned by mail, send it in at least a week before to ensure your vote is received and counted.
- Primary Election Absentee Ballot Return Deadline:
- In-Person, Received by
Mon Aug 10, 2026 - Post Received by
Tue Aug 11, 2026 8:00PM - Received in Dropbox by
Tue Aug 11, 2026 8:00PM
- In-Person, Received by
What else do I need to know?
You need to register with a political party to vote in the primary election and you need to do so by specific dates. This is important to know for upcoming elections as the 2024 primary elections have already passed.- Applications must be postmarked by the 5th day before a primary (OR received by your Registrar of Voters or a voter registration agency by the 5th day before a primary). You may apply in person to your town clerk or registrar until 12:00 noon on the last business day before a primary.
- Track your mailed-in ballot using this tracker!
- Please note that mail dropped in an official blue USPS mailbox or sent through the USD mail center may not be postmarked for two days after you drop it off. So either have it postmarked at a USPS post office desk, or mail it extra early!
- Primary Election is 08/11/2026
Delaware
How do I register to vote?
- Option 1: Register using the online registration system. Please provide a valid Delaware Driver’s License number, Delaware Identification Card number. If you have neither, please provide a full Social Security Number.
- Option 2: Download and print a paper registration form. Mail the completed form to your county Department of Elections office. If you are submitting this application by mail and it is the first time you have registered in Delaware, you must submit with this application a copy of a current and valid photo identification, or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows your name and address. If you do not provide required identification documentation, you must provide it the first time you vote in a federal election.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- The voter registration deadline is the 4th Saturday before a Primary and General Election.
- Primary Election Voter Registration Deadlines:
- Last Date to Change Party Affiliation by
Fri May 29, 2026 11:55PM - Received by
Sat Aug 22, 2026
- Last Date to Change Party Affiliation by
How do I vote in Delaware while at USD?
- Go to the state's voting website to request an absentee ballot.
- Your ballot must be received by the election office when the polls close on Election Day. We recommend requesting and returning your mail ballot as early as possible in order to ensure your vote is counted.
- Primary Election Absentee Ballot Request Deadline:
- Request for Postal Ballot by
Fri Sep 11, 2026 12:00PM - In-Person Request by
Mon Sep 14, 2026 12:00PM - Request for Email, Online or Fax Ballot by
Mon Sep 14, 2026 12:00PM
- Request for Postal Ballot by
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Voted ballots must be received by the county Department of Elections' Office that issued your ballot by 8pm on Election Day. So mail it at least one week early, or as early as possible.
- Track your mailed-in ballot using this tracker!
- Primary Election Absentee Ballot Return Deadline:
- Received by Tue Sep 15, 2026 8:00PM
Florida
How do I register to vote?
- Option 1: Register using the online registration system. You will need your Florida driver license (Florida DL) or Florida identification card (Florida ID card) issued by the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles; the issued date of your Florida DL or Florida ID card; and the last four digits of your Social Security Number (SSN4).
- Option 2: Download and print a paper registration form: English or Spanish . Mail the completed form to your County Supervisor of Elections. First-time registrants need to include proof of ID and a copy of proof of current residence.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Your registration application must be received 21 days before Election Day if done by mail. Election Day registration and voting is available in person.
- Primary Election Voter Registration Deadline: Mon Jul 20, 2026
How do I vote in Florida while at USD?
- Request an application for a vote-by-mail ballot in English or Spanish. Mail the form or email a scan to the Supervisor of Elections.
- The request must include: the voter's name, date of birth, address (a signed written request is required if the address is different that the address on file), Florida driver license/ ID card/ last four digits of SSN, and the voter's signature
- The deadline to request that a vote-by-mail ballot be mailed is no later than 5 p.m. on the 10th day before the election.
- Primary Election Absentee Request Deadline:
- Thu Aug 6, 2026 5:00PM
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Voted ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by the Board of Elections by one week after at the latest. Mail your ballot at early as possible to ensure your vote is counted.
- Please note that mail dropped in an official blue USPS mailbox or sent through the USD mail center may not be postmarked for two days after you drop it off. So either have it postmarked at a USPS post office desk, or mail it extra early!
- Primary Election Absentee Return Deadline:
- Tue Aug 18, 2026 7:00PM
What else do I need to know?
- You can check your registration status or the status of request for a vote-by-mail ballot.
- Track your mailed-in ballot using this tracker!
- Primary Election is Tue Aug 18, 2026
Georgia
How do I register to vote?
- Option 1: Register using the online registration system. You will need a valid driver’s license or identification card issued by GA Department of Driver Services (DDS) with signature on file with DDS.
- Option 2: If you do not have a valid driver’s license or identification card, the link below will allow you to manually submit a paper registration. Download and print a paper registration form. Mail the completed form to Georgia’s Secretary of State. The application is pre-addressed.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Your registration application must be received 29 days before the election.
- Primary Election Deadline: April 20, 2026
How do I vote in Georgia while at USD?
- Fill out the absentee ballot application online.
- OR print and mail it to your county registration office.
- Absentee ballot applications must be received by your election office at least 11 days prior to Election Day: May 8, 2026
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Voted ballots must be received by your local County Board of Registrar’s Office by the close of polls on Election Day (May 19,2026). Mail it early to be sure it arrives on time.
What else do I need to know?
- Primary Date 2026: May 19, 2026
- If you are registering for the first time in Georgia, you must enclose a copy of one of the following with your registration application: a copy of a current and valid photo ID, a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address.
- You must file a separate application to vote absentee in each election for which you wish to vote absentee.
- Track your mailed-in ballot using this tracker!
Hawaii
How do I register to vote?
- Option 1: Register using the online registration system. You will need a valid Hawaii driver’s license or state identification card issued and social security number. List your San Diego address as your mailing address and your Hawaii address as your permanent address.
- Option 2: Print a paper registration form. Mail the completed form to your county clerk’s office found on the second page of the application.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Paper registration applications must be postmarked or received 10 days before the Election Day.
- Please note that mail dropped in an official blue USPS mailbox or sent through the USD mail center may not be postmarked for two days after you drop it off. So either have it postmarked at a USPS post office desk, or mail it extra early!
- Primary Election Registration Deadlines
- Same Day Registration & Voting
From Mon Jul 27, 2026 to Sat Aug 8, 2026 - Postmarked by
Wed Jul 29, 2026 - Online by
Sat Aug 8, 2026
- Same Day Registration & Voting
How do I vote in Hawaii while at USD?
- All properly registered voters will automatically receive a mail ballot packet approximately 18 days prior to the election. Ballots are mailed to the voter's mailing address associated with their voter registration record.
- Voters who are away from their Hawaii residence during the election may submit an Absentee Application to have their ballot mailed to an alternate mailing address for the election. Completed applications must be submitted to the voter’s County Elections Division at least seven (7) days prior to the election.
- First time voters who do not have a Hawaii driver license/ state ID/ or SSN mailing a ballot must include a copy of proof of identification.
- Primary Election Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: Sat Aug 1, 2026 4:30PM
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Voted ballots must be received by your County Clerk’s office by 7pm on Election Day.
- Track your mailed-in ballot using this tracker!
- Primary Election Absentee Ballot Return Deadline: Received by Sat Aug 8, 2026 7:00PM
Primary Election Date: August 8th, 2026
Idaho
How do I register to vote?
- Option 1: Register using the online registration system. You will need a valid Idaho driver’s license or state identification card.
- As of 2023, new voter registrations will need to provide one of the approved proofs of residence documents in order to complete the registration process. If your residence address does not match the record on your driver’s license, you may still begin the registration process via the online portal; however, your application will not be complete. To satisfy this requirement, you may update your driver’s license record or provide one of the approved documents to your county elections office or at the polls.
- Option 2: Print a paper registration form. Mail the completed form to your county election office. The address for your area can be found on the last page of the application.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Your registration application must be postmarked or received no later than 25 days before Election Day.
- Please note that mail dropped in an official blue USPS mailbox or sent through the USD mail center may not be postmarked for two days after you drop it off. So either have it postmarked at a USPS post office desk, or mail it extra early!
How do I vote in Idaho while at USD?
- Use Idaho's online system to request an absentee ballot. The latest this can be done is 11 days before Election Day, but it is better to submit this request as early as possible.
- You must have an Idaho Driver’s License or Identification Card and Last 4 digits of Social Security Number to complete the Online Absentee Ballot Request. If you do not have the required ID numbers, you will need to download a paper application and mail it to your County Clerk (found at the bottom of the application).
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Voted ballots must be received by your County Clerk’s office by 8:00 PM on Election Day. Mail it at least a week in advance to make sure it has time to get there.
- Check the status of your mailed-in ballot with this tracker!
Upcoming Elections:
- State Primary: May 19, 2026
- Registration Deadlines:
- By Mail: May 8, 2026
- In Person: May 19, 2026
- Online: May 8, 2026
Illinois
How do I register to vote?
- Register using the online registration system. You will need a valid Illinois driver’s license or state identification card.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Online registration deadline: 16 days before Election Day
- Register by mail deadline: Must be received 28 days before Election Day
- In person registration deadline: Available up to and including on Election Day
How do I vote in Illinois while at USD?
- Use the online system to request a vote-by-mail ballot. Illinois no longer uses the term 'absentee', but the same process occurs under the term 'vote-by-mail'.
- Depending on your jurisdiction, you will either be linked to an online application for your local election authority or to download a PDF file with instructions for returning it to your local election authority.
- You must request a mail-in ballot by 5 days before Election Day, but the earlier the better.
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Voted ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and must be received within 14 days of the election. You must send your ballot to your local elections officials, not the state board of elections.
- Please note that mail dropped in an official blue USPS mailbox or sent through the USD mail center may not be postmarked for two days after you drop it off. So either have it postmarked at a USPS post office desk, or mail it extra early!
What else do I need to know?
- March 12, 2026: Final day to request an absentee ballot to vote in the Primary Election
- Important: Absentee Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within two weeks in order to be counted.
- March 17, 2026: Primary Election Day
- Other Reminders:
- Only some jurisdictions provide postage-prepaid envelopes to return ballots, but you may need to pay for your own postage. If you do not put the right postage on your ballot, the US Postal Service will still deliver all ballots it receives.
- If your ballot is damaged to the point where it cannot be marked, you may be able to receive a replacement ballot if time permits. In case of emergencies like this the Board of Elections recommends applying early for a mail ballot and returning it as soon as possible.
Indiana
How do I register to vote?
- Option 1: Register using the online registration system. You will need a valid Indiana Driver's License or Indiana State Identification Card.
- Option 2: Print a paper registration form: English or Spanish. Sign and mail the completed registration form to the county where you live or to the Indiana Election Division. The address can be found on the last page of the application. If mailed, your application must be postmarked by 30 days before Election Day at the latest. The earlier you register the better.
- Please note that mail dropped in an official blue USPS mailbox or sent through the USD mail center may not be postmarked for two days after you drop it off. So either have it postmarked at a USPS post office desk, or mail it extra early!
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Your registration application must be received 30 days before the election.
- Voter Registration Deadline
- In-Person Request by
Mon Apr 6, 2026 - Postmarked by
Mon Apr 6, 2026 - Online by
Mon Apr 6, 2026 11:59PM
- In-Person Request by
How do I vote in Indiana while at USD?
- Click the "Visit My Voter Portal" button
- Enter your registration information exactly as it appears on your current voter registration
- Print and fill out the absentee ballot request form: English or Spanish. Mail the completed form to your county office. The address can be found on the last page of the application.
- Your application must be received by your county office one week before the election.
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Request for Postal Ballot by
Thu Apr 23, 2026 - In-Person Request by
Mon May 4, 2026 12:00PM
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Voted ballots must be received by 12 noon on Election Day. So make sure you mail it early enough to cross the country and arrive on time!
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline: Received by Tue May 5, 2026 6:00PM
What else do I need to know?
- If you are registering to vote for the first time, you must include residence documentation with your registration application when you send it by mail. If the county is able to match your driver’s license number or social security number with an existing Indiana identification record bearing the same number, name, and date of birth you provide on the application, you have met the requirement. You can also meet this requirement by submitting proof of residence with this application or anytime up until election day. Proof of residence can be met by submitting either (1) a copy of your current and valid photo identification, or (2) a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address at the address you provided on the application. Please do not send originals and be sure to cover any account information with a permanent marker.
- When voting absentee-by-mail, you do not need to send a copy of your photo ID with your ballot
- Check the status of your mailed-in ballot using this tracker!
Iowa
How do I register to vote?
- Option 1: Register using the online registration system. You will need a valid Iowa Driver's License or non-operator’s ID.
- Option 2: If you do not have one of these forms of ID, print a paper registration form. Sign and mail the completed registration form to your County Auditor.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Your registration application must be postmarked or received 28 days before Election Day.
- Please note that mail dropped in an official blue USPS mailbox or sent through the USD mail center may not be postmarked for two days after you drop it off. So either have it postmarked at a USPS post office desk, or mail it extra early!
How do I vote in Iowa while at USD?
- Print and fill out the absentee ballot request form.
- Mail the completed form to your County Auditor.
- Your application must be received by your County Auditor by 5pm on the Saturday, 10 days before Election Day. (But request it early!)
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Voted ballots must be received by your County Auditor by close of polls on Election Day. Make sure you mail it at least a week in advance.
What else do I need to know?
- Check the status of your mailed-in ballot here!
- Iowa voters must request an absentee ballot each election cycle if they'd like to vote-by-mail because the state does not have a permanent absentee ballot option
Upcoming Elections:
- State Primary Election: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
- Registration Deadlines:
- By Mail: Monday, May 18, 2026
- In Person: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
- Online: Monday, May 18, 2026
Kansas
How do I register to vote?
- Option 1: Register using the online registration system. You will need a valid Kansas driver's license or non-driver’s ID.
- Option 2: Print a paper registration form. Sign and mail the completed registration form to your county election office.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Primary Election Registration Deadline: 07/14/2026
- Postmarked by 07/14/2026
- Your registration application must be postmarked or received by the 21st day before Election Day.
- Please note that mail dropped in an official blue USPS mailbox or sent through the USD mail center may not be postmarked for two days after you drop it off. So either have it postmarked at a USPS post office desk, or mail it extra early!
How do I vote in Kansas while at USD?
- Print and fill out the advance voting application: English or Spanish.
- Mail the completed form to your county election office.
- The deadline to apply is one week before the election, although it is best to apply much earlier to ensure your request and ballot have time to arrive and process.
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Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: Tue Jul 28, 2026
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Absentee Ballot Return Deadline: 08/04/2026
- Primary Election Date: 08/04/2026
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Voted ballots must be postmarked to your county election office by Election Day--and received no later than three days after. Send in your ballot as soon as possible to ensure it arrives by Election Day.
- Primary Election Day: 08/04/2026
- Check the status of your mailed-in ballot here!
Kentucky
How do I register to vote?
- Option 1: Register using the online registration system. Select that you are registering as an individual. You will need your social security number.
- Option 2: Print a paper registration form. Sign and mail the completed registration form to the State Board of Elections (address is on the form).
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Your registration application must be postmarked or received 30 days before the election.
- Please note that mail dropped in an official blue USPS mailbox or sent through the USD mail center may not be postmarked for two days after you drop it off. So either have it postmarked at a USPS post office desk, or mail it extra early!
- Last Day to register to vote
- Monday April 20, 2026:
- Register Online by 4pm local time.
- Mailed Registration Cards can be Postmarked on 4/20 to be accepted.
- Cards taken to the Clerk's Office can be accepted by close of business
- Monday April 20, 2026:
- April 4, 2026 (12:01AM local time) Online portal is open to request an absentee ballot by mail. Click on the link to request govote.ky.gov
May 5, 2026, 11:59PM (local time) – Last day to request a mail-in absentee ballot. Voters are encouraged to request well before the deadline if they know they will be voting absentee
How do I vote in Kentucky while at USD?
- Contact your County Clerk by phone or email to complete an Absentee Application to request an absentee ballot be sent to your on-campus address.
- Mail the completed form to your County Clerk.
- The deadline to request an absentee ballot is 14 days before an election. Though with mailing times, the sooner you do this the better to ensure the ballot has time to be sent to you and received by the Board of Elections.
1) Excused In-person Absentee Voting before Election Day: May 6, 7, 8 and May 11, 12, 13, 2026.
2) In-person No Excuse Absentee Voting before Election Day: May 14, 15, 16, 2026.
- The deadline to request an absentee ballot is 14 days before an election. Though with mailing times, the sooner you do this the better to ensure the ballot has time to be sent to you and received by the Board of Elections.
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Voted ballots must be received by your County Clerk’s office by 6pm local time on Election Day.
- All mail-in absentee ballots must be received by 6:00PM Local Time, on Election Day, May 19, 2026 to be counted.
What else do I need to know?
- 2026 Primary Election is May 19, 2026.
- Absentee voting is available, but only to registered voters who meet certain criteria, including residents temporarily living out of state or voters who are unable to vote in person because of an illness or disability.
- You will need to submit a request for an absentee ballot for every election you are away from your Kentucky residence.
- If you are registering to vote for the first time in your jurisdiction and are mailing this registration application, Federal law requires you to show proof of identification the first time you vote. Proof of identification includes: A current and valid photo identification or A current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows your name and address.
- Track your mailed-in ballot using this tracker!
Louisiana
How do I register to vote?
- Option 1: Register using the online registration system. You will need your Louisiana driver’s license or special ID card.
- Option 2: If you do not have a Louisiana driver’s license or special ID card, you can fill out the form online, print it, and mail it to your local Registrar of Voters Office.
- Alternatively, you can print out the paper registration form. Mail the completed form to your local Registrar of Voters Office.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Your online voter registration application must be completed at least 20 days prior to the election you want to vote in.
- Mailed applications must be postmarked 30 days prior to the first election in which you want to vote in.
- In person applications must be completed 30 days prior to the first election in which you want to vote in.
- Please note that mail dropped in an official blue USPS mailbox or sent through the USD mail center may not be postmarked for two days after you drop it off. So either have it postmarked at a USPS post office desk, or mail it extra early!
How do I vote in Louisiana while at USD?
- Once registered, you may submit a request for an absentee by mail ballot by logging in to the Louisiana Voter Portal.
- Print and fill out an application for an absentee-by-mail ballot.
- Mail or fax the completed form to your parish Registrar of Voters where you are registered.
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Voted ballots must be received by your parish Registrar of Voters by 4:30pm the day before the election. So make sure you mail it at least a week before the election to ensure it arrives on time, the earlier the better.
- Track your mailed-in ballot using this tracker!
Upcoming Elections:
- State Primary: May 16, 2026
- Registration Deadlines:
- By Mail: April 15, 2026
- In Person: April 15, 2026
- Online: April 25, 2026
Maine
How do I register to vote?
- You can register to vote by filling out a voter registration card in the following locations: city hall, any Motor Vehicle branch office, and in most state and federal social service agencies.
- You can also register to vote online by downloading this document. Instructions to fill out the voter registration document can be found here. Completed voter registration cards can be hand delivered or mailed to your town office or city hall.
- If you are registering for the first time to vote, you must provide a photocopy of your Maine driver’s license; Maine State ID; or current utility bill, bank statement or government document that shows your name and address.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- If registering to vote by mail, your registration card must be received by close of business on the 21st day before Election Day in order to participate in the upcoming election.
- If registering in person, there is no deadline to register to vote as you can register on Election Day.
- Registering by mail or 3rd person: Received by the voter’s town or city by close of business 21 days before Election Day. (For June Primary: May 19, 2026; for November General Election: October 13, 2026)
- Registering online: 5 PM on the 21st day before Election Day. (For June Primary: May 19, 2026; for November General Election: October 13, 2026)
How do I vote in Maine while at USD?
- If you are already registered, you can request a mail ballot online
- Mail the completed form to your municipal clerk for your county.
- Absentee ballots may be requested beginning 3 months before Election Day, and until the 3rd business day prior to the election. Request it as early as possible to ensure it arrives in San Diego in time for you to mail it back.
- Primary Election day 06/09/2026
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Primary Election Date: 06/09/26
- The absentee ballot will be sent to you via postal mail and must be returned to your municipal clerk by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. Make sure you mail it early enough to arrive on time.
- Track your mailed-in ballot using this tracker!
Maryland
How do I register to vote?
- Option 1: Register using the online registration system. You’ll need your Maryland state ID or driver’s license. Your official voter registration signature will be the signature on file with the Motor Vehicle Administration. List your USD address as your mailing address and your home address as your permanent address.
- Option 2: Print a paper registration form in: English or Spanish. Mail the completed form to your local board of elections or to the State Board of Elections.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Your registration application must be postmarked 21 days before Election Day.
- Please note that mail dropped in an official blue USPS mailbox or sent through the USD mail center may not be postmarked for two days after you drop it off. So either have it postmarked at a USPS post office desk, or mail it extra early!
How do I vote in Maryland while at USD?
- You can complete an online mail in ballot request form, or print out and complete a request.
- Mail the completed request to your local board of elections.
- Your request for a mail-in ballot must be received 14 days before the election you wish to vote in. The state will mail the ballot to the mailing address they have on file. If you are going to request by mail, allow for multiple weeks between requesting and returning your ballot.
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Your voted ballot must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by your local Board of Elections by 10 days later at the very latest. Please note that mail dropped in an official blue USPS mailbox or sent through the USD mail center may not be postmarked for two days after you drop it off. So either have it postmarked at a USPS post office desk, or mail it extra early!
What else do I need to know?
- You must re-apply for an absentee ballot for each election cycle.
- Track the status of your mailed-in ballot here!
Massachusetts
How do I register to vote?
- Option 1: Register using the online registration system. You’ll need your Massachusetts driver’s license or state ID card. Your signature must be on file with the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
- Option 2: Print a paper registration form. Mail the completed form to your local election official.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Your registration application must be postmarked by the 20th day before Election Day.
- Please note that mail dropped in an official blue USPS mailbox or sent through the USD mail center may not be postmarked for two days after you drop it off. So either have it postmarked at a USPS post office desk, or mail it extra early!
- Primary Election Registration Deadline:
- Last Date to Change Party Affiliation by
Sat Aug 22, 2026 - Postmarked by
Sat Aug 22, 2026 - In-Person Request by
Sat Aug 22, 2026 5:00PM - Online by
Sat Aug 22, 2026 11:59PM
- Last Date to Change Party Affiliation by
How do I vote in Massachusetts while at USD?
- You can request an absentee ballot by filling out an Absentee Ballot Application
- Mail the completed application to your city or town hall.
- Your voted ballot must be received by your local election official no later than close of polls on Election Day.
- Primary Election Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: Request to Receive Blank Ballot by Mail Received by Tue Aug 25, 2026 5:00PM
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Voted ballots must be received by your local election official no later than close of polls on Election Day. Send your ballot back at least a week before Election Day to ensure it is received in time.
- Primary Election Absentee Ballot Return Deadline: Received by Tue Sep 1, 2026 8:00PM
What else do I need to know?
- You can check your registration status online.
- Track your mailed-in ballot using this tracker!
- Primary Election September 1st, 2026
Michigan
How do I register to vote?
- You can register online using the state voter portal. You'll need a valid driver's license
- You can also print a paper registration form. Then, mail the completed form to your local city or township clerk.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Primary Election Deadlines: Online by 07/20/2026, Post Received by 07/20/2026, In-Person Request by 08/04/2026
- You can register at any time up to 8 p.m. on Election Day at your city or township clerk’s office.
- Online or mail in registration applications must be received or postmarked at least 15 days before the election.
- Please note that mail dropped in an official blue USPS mailbox or sent through the USD mail center may not be postmarked for two days after you drop it off. So either have it postmarked at a USPS post office desk, or mail it extra early!
How do I vote in Michigan while at USD?
- Request absentee ballots online with a valid Michigan driver's license or state ID.
- Your request must be received by 2 p.m. on the Saturday before Election Day, but realistically much earlier so there is time to send you a ballot and for you to send it back.
- Primary Election Absentee Ballot Request Deadlines: Request to Receive Blank Ballot by Mail Received by:Fri Jul 31, 2026 5:00PM, In-Person Request by:Mon Aug 3, 2026 4:00PM
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Voted ballots must be received by your local city or town clerk’s office no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day. Send in your ballot at least one week in advance of Election Day, but the earlier the better.
- Primary Election Day: 08/04/2026
What else do I need to know?
- If already registered to vote, you can update your address. The League of Women Voters of Michigan warns, "Always keep in mind that almost any change you make to your voter registration status will take 30 days to get through the system. Give your clerk enough time to get you onto the voter file before an election, or plan to vote at home if you change your address the day before the election. If you don't get your new registration in 30 days before an election, you aren't going to vote."
- Track your mailed-in ballot using this tracker!
Minnesota
How do I register to vote?
- Option 1: Register using the online registration system. You’ll need your Minnesota driver license or ID card, or your Social Security number.
- Option 2: Print a paper registration form. Mail the completed form to the Secretary of State: Secretary of State, 60 Empire Drive Suite 100, St. Paul, MN 55103
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Your registration application must be submitted online 20 days before the election for absentee voting. Since your absentee request might take some time, you should register as soon as possible.
- If you will be in Minnesota on Election Day, you can register the same day as you vote at your polling location.
- Primary Election Voter Registration Deadlines:
- In-Person, Received by
Tue Jul 21, 2026 5:00PM - Post Received by
Tue Jul 21, 2026 5:00PM - Online by
Tue Jul 21, 2026 11:59PM - Election Day Registration & Voting
Tue Aug 11, 2026
- In-Person, Received by
How do I vote in Minnesota while at USD?
- The Minnesota Secretary of State has information for college students.
- You can request an absentee ballot online or you can request an absentee ballot by filling out a paper Absent Voter Ballot Application.
- Print and mail or email the completed application to your county election office.
- Your need to submit a request as soon as possible so that you receive your ballot, vote, and then can return your voted ballot by the close of polls on Election Day.
- Technically, you can request a ballot as late as the day before an election, but realistically you should do this at least a month in advance of Election Day.
- Primary Election Absentee Request Deadline:
- Submitted by
Mon Aug 10, 2026
- Submitted by
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Voted ballots must be received by your local election office by close of polls on Election Day.
- Track the status of your mailed-in ballot here!
- Primary Election Absentee Return Deadline
- In-Person, Received by
Tue Aug 11, 2026 5:00PM - Post Received by
Tue Aug 11, 2026 8:00PM
- In-Person, Received by
Mississippi
How do I register to vote?
- Print a paper registration form. If you do not provide your driver’s license number or the last four digits of your Social Security number, you must send with your application: (1) A copy of a current and valid photo ID, OR (2) a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows your name and address.
- USD Votes is able to provide a pre-printed form to help support the voting process.
- You can also register to vote in person at your Circuit Clerk's office, your Municipal Clerk's office, or when you get your driver's license at the Department of Public Safety
- Mail-in voter registration forms are also available at the Secretary of State's Office, in public libraries, drivers license exam stations, circuit clerk's offices, municipal clerk's offices, and public schools.
- These are good options if you can not print the registration form, or USD Votes will have some available to use.
- Mail the completed form to your county circuit clerk’s address, found on the second page of the application.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Your registration application must be postmarked 30 days before the election.
- Please note that mail dropped in an official blue USPS mailbox or sent through the USD mail center may not be postmarked for two days after you drop it off. So either have it postmarked at a USPS post office desk, or mail it extra early!
How do I vote in Mississippi while at USD?
- You must contact your local Circuit or Municipal Clerk’s office within 45 days of the election to determine your eligibility to vote by an absentee ballot.
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Voted ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by your Circuit Clerk’s office no later than 7 days after. Mail back your voted absentee ballot as soon as you can to ensure it is received and counted.
- Send your Mail-In Voter Registration Application to the Circuit Clerk’s Office located in the county of your residence.
- Applications must be postmarked 30 days before the date of the election. If the 30th day falls on a Sunday or legal holiday, then both the postmark and in-person deadline is extended to the next regular business day. 4. Please note that mail dropped in an official blue USPS mailbox or sent through the USD mail center may not be postmarked for two days after you drop it off. So either have it postmarked at a USPS post office desk, or mail it extra early!
- Mail-In Registration Applications are available at your Circuit Clerk’s Office, Municipal Clerk’s Office, public library, and other participating government offices. Also, Mail-In Registration Applications may be downloaded from https://www.sos.ms.gov/yall-vote
- What else do I need to know?
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Voter Registration Deadline
- In-Person, Received by
Mon Feb 9, 2026 - Postmarked by
Mon Feb 9, 2026 - Received by
Tue Mar 10, 2026- Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue Mar 17, 2026
- Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
- You must show a form of ID when you vote at the polls if you are in Mississippi on Election Day. The following forms of ID are accepted:
- A driver’s license
- A photo ID issued by a branch, department or entity of the State of Mississippi
- A United States passport
- A government employee ID card
- A firearms license
- A student photo ID issued by an accredited Mississippi university, college or community/junior college
- A United States military ID
- A tribal photo ID
- Any other photo ID issued by any branch, department, agency or entity of the United States government or any State government
- A Mississippi Voter Identification Card.
Missouri
How do I register to vote?
- You can register online.
- Print a paper registration form based on your local county. Mail the completed form to your local election authority.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Primary Registration Deadline: 07/08/2026
- Online registration deadline: 27 days before Election Day
- Register by mail deadline: Must be postmarked 27 days before Election Day, but the earlier the better.
- Please note that mail dropped in an official blue USPS mailbox or sent through the USD mail center may not be postmarked for two days after you drop it off. So either have it postmarked at a USPS post office desk, or mail it extra early!
How do I vote in Missouri while at USD?
- You can request an absentee ballot by filling out a Request for Missouri Absentee Ballot form. Be sure to provide your USD on-campus address as the address to where the ballot should be mailed.
- Mail the completed form to your local election authority.
- Make sure to request your ballot early so there is plenty of time for it to be processed and sent to you, and for you to return it to the state. It must be received by the second Tuesday before the election, but don't wait that long!
- Primary Election Absentee Ballot Request Deadlines
- Email or Fax by: Wed Jul 22, 2026 5:00PM
- Post Received by: Wed Jul 22, 2026 5:00PM
- In-Person Request by: Mon Aug 3, 2026 5:00PM
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Voted ballots must be received by your local election authority by close of polls on Election Day.
- Absentee Ballot Return Deadline: 08/04/2026 at 7:00pm
- Primary Election Day: 08/04/2026
What else do I need to know?
Montana
How do I register to vote?
- Print a paper registration form. You must provide a Montana driver license number or ID number, or Social Security number if you have neither of the aforementioned.
- Mail the completed form to your local election administrator for your county, found on the last page of the form.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Your registration application must be postmarked 30 days before the election. In person, you can still register and vote in the election by late registration at your county election office or designated location until noon the day prior to the election.
- Mail your registration in as soon as possible since you will need time to mail in your request for an absentee ballot, which can only be received after you are officially registered.
- Please note that mail dropped in an official blue USPS mailbox or sent through the USD mail center may not be postmarked for two days after you drop it off. So either have it postmarked at a USPS post office desk, or mail it extra early!
How do I vote in Montana while at USD?
- You can request an absentee ballot by filling out an Application for Absentee Ballot.
- Be sure to provide your USD on-campus address as the address to where the ballot should be mailed.
- Mail the completed form to your local county election administrator, found on the second page of the application.
- The deadline to request an absentee ballot is noon the day before election day--but realistically, should be submitted many weeks in advance so there is time to send it to you and for you to send it back.*
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Voted ballots must be received by your local county election administrator by 8pm on Election Day. Return your voted ballot at least a week in advance to ensure it arrives in time for collection.
What else do I need to know?
- Track the status of your mailed-in ballot here!
- More info at state elections website.
Upcoming Elections:
- State Primary Election: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
- Registration Deadlines:
- By Mail: Sunday, May 3, 2026
- In Person: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Nebraska
How do I register to vote?
- Option 1: Register using the online system. You must have a Nebraska driver license or state ID card.
- Option 2: Print a paper registration form. Mail the completed form to your county election official’s address, found on the second page of the form.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Your registration application must be postmarked or submitted online by 5pm CST by the third Friday before the election.
- Please note that mail dropped in an official blue USPS mailbox or sent through the USD mail center may not be postmarked for two days after you drop it off. So either have it postmarked at a USPS post office desk, or mail it extra early!
How do I vote in Nebraska while at USD?
- You can request an early ballot by filling out an Early Voting Ballot Application. Be sure to provide your USD on-campus address as the address to where the ballot should be mailed.
- Mail or fax the completed form to your County Clerk or Election Commissioner.
- The earliest you can submit this form is 120 days before the election, and the deadline to submit is the 3rd Friday before the election. Mail your completed request as soon as possible so there is time for your ballot to be processed and sent to you.
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Voted ballots must be received by your local county election office by 8pm CST on Election Day. Mail your ballot at least a week in advance to ensure it is received in time.
What else do I need to know?
- Ballot must be sent back in the envelope provided.
- If registering for the first time in Nebraska by mail, you must provide a copy of a current and valid photo ID, or a copy of a utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document which is dated within 60 days immediately prior to the date of presentation showing the same name and residence address provided on the voter registration application to avoid delays with your registration.
- Track the status of your mailed-in ballot here!
Upcoming Elections:
- State Primary: May 12, 2026
- Registration Deadlines:
- By Mail: April 27, 2026
- In Person: May 1, 2026
- Online: April 27, 2026
Nevada
How do I register to vote?
- Option 1: Register using the online system. You must have a Nevada driver license or ID card. In order to receive your ballot, you need to update your registration so that your mailing address reflects where you want your ballot sent.
- Option 2: Print a paper registration form. Mail the completed form to your county election office.
- Option 3: Register in person with your county election office
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- In-Person Request by Tue May 12, 2026
- Register by Mail Deadline: May 12, 2026 Postmark Date
- Online Deadline: June 9, 2026
- Same Day Registration & Voting From Wed May 27, 2026 to Tue Jun 9, 2026
- Please note that mail dropped in an official blue USPS mailbox or sent through the USD mail center may not be postmarked for two days after you drop it off. So either have it postmarked at a USPS post office desk, or mail it extra early!
How do I vote in Nevada while at USD?
- All registered voters will receive a ballot by mail at the mailing address the state has on file. To receive your ballot in San Diego, you need to update your registration so that your mailing address reflects your San Diego address.
- Voted ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received no later than 4 days after Election Day. Make sure to mail it early so it gets there in time.
- Ballot Request Deadline: Received by Tue May 26, 2026
- Automatic for Registered Voters
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Received in Dropbox by Tue Jun 9, 2026 7:00PM
- Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by Sat Jun 13, 2026 5:00PM
What else do I need to know?
- June 9, 2026.
- More information about mail voting is available from state elections officials.
- You can track your ballot here.
- Ballot must be sent back in the envelope provided.
New Hampshire
How do I register to vote?
- You must register in person at your town or city clerk’s office, your community’s Supervisors of the Checklist, or Registrar of Voters at city hall. You can register before the deadline or on Election Day at the polling place.
- If you are unable to register in person you may register by mail using the absentee process by requesting an absentee ballot from your clerk.
- Completed absentee ballots must be returned to your local clerk by mail by 5pm on Election Day.
- You should request an absentee voter registration affidavit, New Hampshire voter registration form, and instructions from your town or city clerk. The completed absentee voter registration affidavit must be witnessed. You must return the completed affidavit, voter registration form, and copies of documents showing evidence of qualifications to your town or city clerk. See the NH state page for more information.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Scan the QR code in this guide to find your local election clerk's contact info and your polling place. You must register by the day the Supervisors of the Checklist meet, which is approximately 6-13 days before Election Day. It is simplest to register in person at the county clerk's office although this process can occur by mail once you've requested an absentee ballot.
- Primary Election Voter Registration Deadlines:
- Last Date to Change Party Affiliation by
Tue Jun 2, 2026 - Election Day Registration & Voting
Tue Sep 8, 2026 7:00PM
- Last Date to Change Party Affiliation by
How do I vote in New Hampshire while at USD?
- You can request an absentee ballot by filling out a paper application from your town clerk.
- Be sure to provide your USD on-campus address as the address to where the ballot should be mailed. You must select the appropriate reason for why you cannot vote in person in your hometown.
- Mail or fax the completed form to your city or town clerk. The deadline to request an early voting ballot is a week before the election, but realistically, this should be done much earlier.
- Your voted ballot must be received by your county clerk by close of polls on Election Day.
- Primary Election Absentee Ballot Request Deadline:
- Request for Postal Ballot by
Mon Sep 7, 2026 12:00PM - In-Person Request by
Mon Sep 7, 2026 5:00PM
- Request for Postal Ballot by
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Voted ballots must be received by your town or city clerk by 5 p.m. on Election Day.
- You may need postage to send ballot back (varies by county).
- Must be sent back in the envelope provided.
- Track the status of your mailed-in ballot here!
- Primary Election Absentee Ballot Return Deadline:
- In-Person, Received by
Mon Sep 7, 2026 5:00PM - Post Received by
Tue Sep 8, 2026 5:00PM
- In-Person, Received by
New Jersey
How do I register to vote?
- Option 1: Register using the online system. You will need your driver's license or ID card and SSN.
- Option 2: Print a paper registration form. Mail the completed form to your county election office.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Your application must be received by your county elections office 21 days prior to the election. If you are mailing your registration, have it in the mail as early as possible.
How do I vote in New Jersey while at USD?
- Follow this link to find and print the vote-by-mail application for your county.
- Be sure to provide your USD on-campus address as the address to where the ballot should be mailed.
- Mail the completed form to your county clerk. The deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot is seven days before the election, but realistically should be submitted much earlier to allow time for processing.
- Your voted ballot must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by your county clerk no later than 6 days after Election Day.Please note that mail dropped in an official blue USPS mailbox or sent through the USD mail center may not be postmarked for two days after you drop it off. So either have it postmarked at a USPS post office desk, or mail it extra early!
What else do I need to know?
- Election officials must call you before throwing out your ballot if it is deemed invalid.
- Ballot must be sent back in the envelope provided.
- More info from state officials
- Track the status of your mailed-in ballot here!
Upcoming Elections:
- State Primary Election: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
- Registration Deadlines:
- By Mail: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
- In Person: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
- Online: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
New Mexico
How do I register to vote?
- Option 1: Register using the online system. Your personal information must match the information on file with the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division (MVD): your social security number, driver license number or state ID number, and date of birth.
- Option 2: Print a paper registration form. Mail the completed form to your county clerk’s office.
- Note: First-Time Registration By Mail
- If you are registering for the first time in New Mexico, and you submit the registration form by mail, then you must submit with the form a copy of (1) a current and valid photo identification; or (2) a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, student identification card or other government document, including identification issued by an Indian nation, tribe or pueblo that shows your name and current address. If you do not submit one of these forms of identification with your mailed-in, first time registration, then you would be required to present one of the forms of identification when voting in person or absentee.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Your application must be received by your county clerk’s office by 5 p.m. 28 days before the election.
How do I vote in New Mexico while at USD?
- You can request an absentee ballot using the online Absentee Ballot Application.
- Alternatively, you can print an Application for Absent Voter ballot and mail the completed form to your county clerk.
- Applications must be received by your county clerk no later than 5 p.m. four days before the election, but realistically should be received much earlier to ensure processing and mailing time.
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Voted ballots must be received by your county clerk’s office by 7 p.m. on Election Day. Mail it at least a week in advance to ensure it arrives on time.
What else do I need to know?
- First-time registrants must submit with the mail-in registration form a copy of 1) current and valid photo ID or 2) current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, student ID card, or other government document.
- Track your ballot here.
New York
How do I register to vote?
- Option 1: You can register online. To register online, you will need:
- NYS driver license, permit, or non-driver ID card
- ZIP Code currently on record with the DMV
- Social security number
- Option 2: Alternatively, print a paper registration form. Mail the completed form to your County Board of Elections.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Registration must be received by the board of elections three weeks before the election date. Please note that the NY state website has said in the past that it takes around 6 weeks to process new registrations. The earlier you register the better!
How do I vote in New York while at USD?
- You can request an absentee ballot online.
- You can request an absentee ballot by filling out the paper Absentee Ballot Application in English or Spanish.
- Mail the completed form to your County Board of Elections.
- Applications must be postmarked 15 before the election, but realistically much earlier to allow time for processing and mailing.
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received no later than 7 days after Election Day.
- Please note that mail dropped in an official blue USPS mailbox or sent through the USD mail center may not be postmarked for two days after you drop it off. So either have it postmarked at a USPS post office desk, or mail it extra early!
What else do I need to know?
- You can track your ballot here.
- Election officials are required to call you before throwing out your ballot if it is deemed invalid.
Upcoming Elections:
- State Primary Election: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
- Registration Deadlines:
- By Mail: Saturday, June 13, 2026 (received)
- In Person: Saturday, June 13, 2026
- Online: Saturday, June 13, 2026
North Carolina
How do I register to vote?
- Option 1: Register through the North Carolina DMV if you have an NC driver's license. This process must be done over 25 days before the election so it will be processed in time.
- Option 2: Or print a paper registration form and mail the completed form to your County Board of Elections.
- Option 3: If you missed the voter registration deadline, you may still be able to register and vote or make changes (except for party affiliation) to your voter registration and vote during the early voting period. Register in Person During Early Voting.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Your application must be received by your County Board of Elections by 25 days before the election. If you are submitting a printed application, make sure it is in the mail at least a week before this deadline.
- Feb. 6, 2026: Voter registration deadline (5 p.m.)
How do I vote in North Carolina while at USD?
- Follow the instructions under “Option 1 – Request an Absentee Ballot” at the N.C. Absentee Ballot Portal.
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Your ballot must be received no later than close of polls on Election Day. Mail your voted ballot at least a week in advance to ensure it arrives on time.
What else do I need to know?
- Feb. 12, 2026: In-person early voting begins.
- Feb. 17, 2026: Absentee ballot request deadline (5 p.m.).
- Feb. 28, 2026: In-person early voting ends (3 p.m.).
- March 3, 2026: Primary Election Day.
- March 3, 2026: Absentee ballot return deadline (7:30 p.m.).
- You must re-apply to vote by absentee ballot for each election in which you wish to vote absentee.
- You will need a witness to complete your voted ballot.
- You can track your ballot here
- Ballots must be sent back in the envelope provided.
North Dakota
How do I register to vote?
- There is no formal voter registration application in North Dakota. You simply must be a US citizen, 18 years or older on Election Day, a resident of North Dakota, a resident in the precinct at least 30 days before an election, and able to provide a North Dakota driver license, non-driver ID card or tribal ID.
How do I vote in North Dakota while at USD?
- You can request an absentee ballot by filling out the online form.
- Mail, fax, or email as a scanned attachment of the completed form to your local election official.
- There is no formal deadline to apply to vote absentee, but do so as early as possible so there is time to process and receive your ballot and for you to send it back.
- By Mail: No specific deadline. We recommend requesting your ballot at least 7 days before Election Day. Election day for Primaries is June 9th, 2026.
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Primary Election Date: June 9th, 2026
- Voted ballots must be postmarked one day before the election.
- Prepaid postage is not guaranteed and always read your ballot information closely.
- Ballots must be sent back in the envelope provided.
- Track your mailed-in ballot using this tracker!
Ohio
How do I register to vote?
- Option 1: Register using the online system. You will need your Ohio driver license or ID card number and the last four digits of your Social Security number.
- Option 2: Print a paper registration form. Mail the completed form to your county board of elections.
- April 6: Voter registration deadline
How do I vote in Ohio while at USD?
- You can request an absentee ballot by filling out an Absentee Ballot Request form: English or Spanish.
- Mail the completed form to your county board of elections.
- You can request your ballot for each individual election beginning on January 1 or 90 days before the date of an election, whichever is earlier, but you must complete and submit a separate application for each election in which you want to vote. Your request must be received by your local county board of elections by the close of business on the seventh day before the election. However, you should submit your request as far in advance of the election as possible to ensure there is sufficient time for the board to mail you a ballot and for you to timely return that ballot.
- You can also call and request an absentee ballot over the phone.
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Voted ballots must be postmarked by the day before Election Day and received no later than 4 days after Election Day. Mail your voted ballot at least a week in advance to ensure it is received on time.
- Please note that mail dropped in an official blue USPS mailbox or sent through the USD mail center may not be postmarked for two days after you drop it off. So either have it postmarked at a USPS post office desk, or mail it extra early!
- May 5: Primary Election Day. Polls open 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Absentee ballots must be received by your county board of elections by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.
What else do I need to know?
- If you use a postage label purchased at a USPS customer service window or vending machine, the date on the label is the postmark. This is the USPS-recommended way to postmark your ballot.
- If you were already registered to vote in Ohio but want to register to vote as a California voter, you are encouraged to complete a voter registration cancellation form. Mail the completed form to your county board of elections and follow these instructions to submit a California Voter Registration.
- Track your mailed-in ballot using this tracker!
Oklahoma
How do I register to vote?
- Complete a registration form through this link.
- Print, sign, and mail the completed form to the State Election Board.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Your application must be received 24 days before the election. Mail your registration as early as possible to account for processing time.
How do I vote in Oklahoma while at USD?
- Follow instructions on the state website.
- You can request an absentee ballot by using the online Absentee Ballot Application.
- Alternatively, you can print a paper application. Mail the completed form to your county board of elections
- The deadline to request an absentee ballot is 5:00 p.m., the third Monday (15 days) prior to an election.
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Voted ballots must be received by your county election board by 7 p.m. on Election Day. Mail at least a week early to make sure it gets there in time.
- Track your mailed-in ballot using this tracker!
What else do I need to know?
- Your ballot must be sent back in the envelope provided, with at least one signature.
- Standard Absentee Ballot affidavits must be notarized, regardless of whether they are hand-delivered or mailed to the County Election Board. Here are free notary resources in Oklahoma. You can find other notary services at the National Notary Association's website. The University of San Diego's University Copy also offers on campus notary services.
Upcoming Elections:
- State Primary Election: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
- Registration Deadlines:
- By Mail: Friday, May 22, 2026 (postmarked)
- In Person: Friday, May 22, 2026
- Online: Friday, May 22, 2026
Oregon
How do I register to vote?
- Option 1: Register using the online system. You will need your Oregon driver license, permit or ID card number.
- Option 2: Print a paper registration form. Mail the completed form to your county elections office.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Your application must be submitted online or received (if mailed) by midnight PST 21 days before the election. The earlier you register, the better!
How do I vote in Oregon while at USD?
- Registered voters will receive a ballot by mail 2-3 weeks before an election. If present in the state in person at this time, you can fill out the ballot and return it.
- Student voters should update their voter registration with their school address as their mailing address, so the ballot gets sent to them at school.
- Since you will be on campus, you can update your registration through the MyVote online system. In order to vote out-of-state, you can fill out an absentee ballot request form. Mail the completed form to your county elections office.
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Voted ballots must be received by your county election office by close of polls on Election Day. Make sure you mail it at least a week in advance to ensure enough time for processing.
- Track your mailed-in ballot here!
Upcoming Elections:
- State Primary: May 19, 2026
- Registration Deadlines:
- By Mail: April 28, 2026
- In Person: April 28, 2026
- Online: April 28, 2026
Pennsylvania
How do I register to vote?
- Option 1: Register using the online system. You will need your Pennsylvania driver license or Penn DOT ID. On this form, you can also request a mail ballot, so that you can vote in Pennsylvania while residing in San Diego during the school year.
- Option 2: Print a paper registration form. Mail the completed form to your county elections office.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Your application submitted online or postmarked 15 days before the election.
- Last day to register to vote: May 4, 2026
- Special info for college students from the State of PA
How do I vote in Pennsylvania while at USD?
- You can request a mail ballot online or by filling out an absentee ballot application: English or Spanish
- Mail the completed form to your county elections office.
- Applications must be received by 5 p.m. 7 days before the election, but realistically much earlier.
- Last day to request a mail-in or absentee ballot: May 12, 2026
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Voted ballots must be received by your county election office by 5 p.m. on the date of the election. Make sure you mail it at least a week early!
- Track your mailed-in ballot using this tracker!
- May 19th Last day for county election office to receive completed mail-in and civilian absentee ballots (must be received by 8:00 P.M.)
Rhode Island
How do I register to vote?
- Register using the online system. You will need your Rhode Island driver license or state ID.
- If you don’t have either a Rhode Island driver license or state ID the system will generate a form you will print out and mail to your local board of canvassers.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Your application must be submitted online or postmarked one month in advance of the election.
- Please note that mail dropped in an official blue USPS mailbox or sent through the USD mail center may not be postmarked for two days after you drop it off. So either have it postmarked at a USPS post office desk, or mail it extra early!
- Primary Election Voter Registration Deadline:
- Last Date to Change Party Affiliation by
Mon Aug 10, 2026 - Received by
Mon Aug 10, 2026
- Last Date to Change Party Affiliation by
How do I vote in Rhode Island while at USD?
- Request a mail ballot online.
- Mail the completed form to your local board of canvassers.
- Applications must be received two weeks before the election, but earlier is preferable.
- Primary Election Absentee Ballot Request Deadline:
- Received by
Wed Aug 19, 2026 4:00PM
- Received by
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Voted ballots must be received at the following address by 8 p.m. on Election Day, so mail it at least a week early!
- Primary Election Absentee Ballot Return Deadline:
- Received by
Wed Sep 9, 2026 8:00PM
- Received by
Rhode Island Board of Elections
P.O.Box 6128
Providence, RI 02940
What else do I need to know?
- Rhode Island has a helpful Vote By Mail page to walk you through how to request and vote by mail.
- Track your mailed-in ballot using this tracker!
South Carolina
How do I register to vote?
- Option 1: Register using the online system. You will need your South Carolina driver license or DMV-issued ID.
- Option 2: Print a paper registration form. Mail the completed form to your county board of voter registration.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- In-person: May 8, 2026
- By mail: Postmarked by May 11, 2026
- Online: May 10, 2026
How do I vote in South Carolina while at USD?
- You can request an absentee ballot by using the online system. You will need to print the completed form in order to mail your request.
- Mail the completed form to your county voter registration office.
- Applications must be received by 5 p.m. 5 days before the election, but realistically should be submitted much earlier to allow time for processing and mailing.
- Absentee/ Mail-in Ballot Request Deadline: In-person: May 29, 2026, By mail: Received by May 29, 2026
- Absentee/ Mail-in Ballot Return Deadline: In-person: June 9, 2026, By mail: Received by June 9, 2026
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Voted ballots must be received by your county voter registration office by 7 p.m. on Election Day. Mail it at least a week early to allow enough time for processing.
- Track your mailed-in ballot using this tracker!
South Dakota
How do I register to vote?
- Print a paper registration form.
- Mail the completed form to your county auditor.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Your application must be received by 15 days before the election.
How do I vote in South Dakota while at USD?
- You can request an absentee ballot by filling out the Absentee Ballot Application. Absentee ballot applications require notarization, or a photocopy of ID. You can find other notary services at the National Notary Association's website. On campus you can utilize USD University Copy notary services.
- Mail the completed form to your county election official.
- Applications must be received by 5 p.m. the day before the election, but realistically should be submitted much earlier to allow time for processing and mailing.
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Voted ballots must be returned to your county election official by 5 p.m. the day before the election. Mail your voted absentee ballot at least a week in advance to ensure it arrives in time.
- Track the status of your mailed-in ballot here!
Upcoming Elections:
- State Primary Election: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
- Registration Deadlines:
- By Mail: Monday, May 18, 2026
- In Person: Monday, May 18, 2026
Tennessee
How do I register to vote?
- Option 1: Register using the online system. You will need your Tennessee driver license or DMV-issued ID.
- Option 2: Print a paper registration form. Mail the completed form to your county election commission.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Your application must be received 30 days before the election.
- Primary Election Registration Deadlines
- Hand Delivered by
Tue Jul 7, 2026 - Online by
Tue Jul 7, 2026 - Postmarked by
Tue Jul 7, 2026
- Hand Delivered by
How do I vote in Tennessee while at USD?
- You can request an absentee ballot by filling out the Absentee Ballot Application.
- Mail the completed form to your county election commission.
- Applications must be received one week before the election, but realistically should be submitted much earlier to allow time for processing and mailing.
- Primary Election Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: Submitted by Mon Jul 27, 2026
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Voted ballots must be returned to your county election commission office by close of polls on Election Day. Make sure you mail your ballot at least a week early!
- Track your mailed-in ballot here!
- Primary Election Absentee Ballot Return Deadline: Received by:Thu Aug 6, 2026 7:00PM
Primary Election: August 6th, 2026
Texas
How do I register to vote?
- Option 1: Complete an application using the SOS Online Voter Registration Application. Simply fill in the required information, print, sign and mail the completed application directly to your county election office.
- Option 2: Request a Printed Application. The Texas Secretary of State office will mail a postage-paid voter registration application to the address provided. Complete the form and mail it to your county election office.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Your application must be received 30 days before the election.
How do I vote in Texas while at USD?
- You can request an absentee ballot by filling out the Application for Ballot by Mail. Mail the completed form to your county's Early Voting Clerk.
- Applications must be received at least 11 days before the election; realistically as early as possible to allow time for processing and mailing.
- The Early Voting Clerk is the County Clerk or Elections Administrator for your county
- Or, you can submit an order online and an Application for Ballot by Mail will be mailed to you. Mail the completed form to your county’s Early Voting Clerk, the County Clerk or Elections Administrator for your county.
- Applications must be received at least 11 days before the election; realistically as early as possible to allow time for processing and mailing.
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Voted ballots must be returned to your county election commission office by close of polls on Election Day. Mail your ballot at least a week early to allow for processing time.
- Check up on the status of your mailed-in ballot!
What else do I need to know?
- March 3, 2026: Primary Election Day
- Important: Mail in ballots must be received by 5 p.m. on March 4, 2026. To track your mail-in ballot refer to the link above.
Utah
How do I register to vote?
- Option 1: Register using the online system. You will need your Utah driver license or ID card. The address you provide must match the address on file with the Driver License Division.
- If your address is not current with DLD you may still use the online voter registration system, but you will be required to print the voter form with the correct address, sign it and mail it in.
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You can use Utah’s mail-in registration form to register for local, state, and national elections for the first time or update your registration with a new name or address, and for some states, political party.
- You’ll need to print the form, fill it out, and mail it to your state election office. You’ll need access to a printer and a postage stamp.
Download Utah’s state registration form (PDF)
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Another option for registering for the first time or updating your registration is the National Mail Voter Registration Form. You can download and print the registration form to fill it out on paper. Once complete, you’ll need to sign and mail it to your state or territory.
Download the National Mail Voter Registration form (PDF)
If you’d prefer to fill it out online, you can use our accessible form filler tool. You’ll still need to print, sign, and mail the registration form to your state or territory. The tool will provide step-by-step instructions for Utah. Vote.gov does not collect or store any personal data
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In-person registration deadline: Available up to and including on Election Day
You can register in person at your state or local election office, your state motor vehicles office, and at many government public assistance offices.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Online by 11 days before Election Day. (Primary Election Date: June 23,2026)
- Postmarked at least 30 days before an election to be eligible to vote in that election.
- There is in-person registration on Election Day at the polls in Utah if you were not able to register early.
- Please note that mail dropped in an official blue USPS mailbox or sent through the USD mail center may not be postmarked for two days after you drop it off. So either have it postmarked at a USPS post office desk, or mail it extra early!
How do I vote in Utah while at USD?
- If you are an active registered voter in the state of Utah (you can check your registration here) you do not need to request an absentee ballot. You will automatically receive a ballot in the mail at the mailing address the state has on file.
- You will have to manually update your voter registration to include your San Diego address to receive your ballot in San Diego (update your voter registration here).
- Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: Tue Jun 16, 2026
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Voted ballots must be postmarked by the day before the election. Make sure to mail it a week early to assure it gets there in time.
- Please note that mail dropped in an official blue USPS mailbox or sent through the USD mail center may not be postmarked for two days after you drop it off. So either have it postmarked at a USPS post office desk, or mail it extra early!
- You can track your ballot here.
- Post Received by Tue Jun 23, 2026 8:00PM
- Received in Dropbox by Tue Jun 23, 2026 8:00PM
Upcoming Elections:
- State Primary Election: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
- Registration Deadlines:
- By Mail: Friday, June 12, 2026 (received)
- In Person: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
- Online: Friday, June 12, 2026
Vermont
How do I register to vote?
- Option 1: Register using the online system.
- Option 2: Print out a paper registration form. Mail the completed form to your town clerk.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Your application must be submitted online or received by Election Day. Note that it should be submitted much earlier if you plan to vote by mail.
- Primary Election Voter Registration Deadlines
- Submitted by
Mon Aug 10, 2026 5:00PM - Election Day Registration & Voting
Tue Aug 11, 2026 7:00PM
- Submitted by
How do I vote in Vermont while at USD
- You can request an absentee ballot by filling out the Request for Early Absentee Voter Ballot form.
- Print and mail the completed form to your town clerk.
- Forms must be received by Election Day, but realistically much earlier if you are going to have time to receive, fill out, and return the ballot by election day.
- Primary Election Absentee Ballot Request Deadline:
- Submitted by
Mon Aug 10, 2026 5:00PM
- Submitted by
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Voted ballots must be received by your local town clerk by close of polls on Election Day. Mail your voted ballot at least a week in advance to ensure processing time.
- Check up on the status of your mailed-in ballot!
- Primary Election Absentee Ballot Return Deadline:
- In the Election Office by
Mon Aug 10, 2026 - Received in Dropbox by
Mon Aug 10, 2026 5:00PM - Hand Delivered by
Tue Aug 11, 2026 7:00PM - Post Received by
Tue Aug 11, 2026 7:00PM
- In the Election Office by
What else do I need to know?
- You must re-submit a request for an absentee ballot each year.
- The My Voter Page is the Vermonter's primary online resource for all election information. Login to the page using your personal information to update your registration information, request and track the status of an absentee ballot, locate polling places, view a sample ballot and listing of candidates for upcoming elections, and more.
- Primary Election: 08/11/2026
Virginia
How do I register to vote?
- Option 1: Register using the online system. If you are planning to vote absentee, you can apply for a mail ballot by consenting to use your DMV signature to apply at the time of registering.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Your application must be submitted received 22 days before the election.
- Primary Election Registration Deadline: Submitted by Fri Jul 24, 2026, Same Day Registration & Voting From Sat Jul 25, 2026 to Tue Aug 4, 2026
How do I vote in Virginia while at USD?
- You can request to vote by mail by filling out an online form at the state website.
- You can request an absentee ballot by filling out the Absentee Ballot Application.
- Send the completed form to your local registrar’s office by mail, fax, or scanned attachment to an email.
- Forms must be received by 5 p.m. 1 week before the election, but realistically much earlier to assure there is time for processing and mailing.
- Ballots must be dropped off in person or postmarked by Election Day and received by mail no later than three days after Election Day.
- Primary Election Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: Received by Fri Jul 24, 2026 5:00PM
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Primary Election Absentee Ballot Return Deadline: Received by Tue Aug 4, 2026 7:00PM, Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by Fri Aug 7, 2026 12:00PM
- Primary Election Date: 08/04/2026
- Voted ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received no later than 3 days after Election Day. Mail it at least a week early to be sure it arrives on time!
- Please note that mail dropped in an official blue USPS mailbox or sent through the USD mail center may not be postmarked for two days after you drop it off. So either have it postmarked at a USPS post office desk, or mail it extra early!
- Check up on the status of your mailed-in ballot!
What else do I need to know?
- For more information, see the state of Virginia elections webpage.
Washington
How do I register to vote?
- Option 1: Register using the online system. You will need your Washington driver license or ID card.
- Option 2: Print out a paper registration form. Mail the completed form to your county elections office. The address can be found on the last page of the application.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Primary Election Voter Deadline: Post Received by Mon Jul 27, 2026, Email, Online or Fax by
Mon Jul 27, 2026 11:59PM, In-Person, Received by Tue Aug 4, 2026 8:00PM - The online registration deadline is 8 days before Election Day
- Mailed applications must be received 8 days before Election Day
- You may register in person up to and including on Election Day at the Washington state polls.
How do I vote in Washington while at USD?
- Ballots are automatically sent out by mail to all voters.
- Ballots must be dropped off or postmarked and received by Election Day (Primary:08/04/2026).
- To receive your ballot by mail at your USD on-campus address, you must update your voter registration mailing address using the online system.
- Alternatively, you can fill out a new voter registration form with your USD on-campus address as your mailing address. Mail the completed form to your county elections office. The address can be found on the last page of the application.
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Primary Election Date: 08/04/2026
- Voted ballots must be received by the elections officials by Election Day. Mail it at least a week early to ensure it arrives with time to be processed and counted.
- Check up on the status of your mailed-in ballot!
What else do I need to know?
- Registered voters in Washington automatically receive their ballots in the mail so there is no need to request an absentee ballot.
Washington D.C.
How do I register to vote?
- Option 1: Register using the online form.
- Option 2: Register by mail, e-mail, or fax, downloading the Mail in Voter Registration Application.
- By mail (postage prepaid) or in person at D.C. Board of Elections, 1015 Half Street, SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003
- By email (scanned as an attachment) at DCRegistrations@dcboe.org
- By fax at (202) 347-2648
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- The voter registration deadline is the 4th Saturday before a Primary and General Election. If you are also going to vote absentee, your registration must be received no later than 21 days before Election Day.
How do I vote in Washington while at USD?
- DC voters who expect to be away from their DC residence during the election must request a Mail-In Ballot: Mail Ballot Request Form.
- Requests for Mail Ballots must be received no later than the 15th day before each election.
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Your voted and mailed ballot must be postmarked on or before Election Day, and must arrive no later than 7 days after Election Day. If you are concerned that you may not be able to receive or cast your ballot in time for it to be counted, please contact the D.C. Board of Elections at (202)-727-2525.
- Check up on the status of your mailed-in ballot!
What else do I need to know?
- You can check your voter registration status here.
West Virginia
How do I register to vote?
- Option 1: Register using the online system. You will need your driver's license or ID card number and the last four digits of your SSN.
- Option 2: If you do not have a driver's license or state ID, complete a registration form online. Mail the completed form to your county clerk.
- Option 3: Print and complete a blank registration form. Mail the completed form to your county clerk.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Your application must be submitted online or postmarked 3 weeks before the election. Please note that mail dropped in an official blue USPS mailbox or sent through the USD mail center may not be postmarked for two days after you drop it off. So either have it postmarked at a USPS post office desk, or mail it extra early!
- Deadline to request an absentee ballot: by the 6th day before each election
- If you’re dropping off your ballot in person the deadline to register is the day before election day
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Deadline 2026 Primaries: Online, In-Person, and by Mail the deadline is Tuesday, April 21, 2026
How do I vote in West Virginia while at USD?
- You can request an absentee ballot by filling out the Absentee Ballot Application. January 1 - May 6, 2026 is the window to request an absentee ballot
- Mail, fax or attach the completed and signed form in an email to your county clerk’s office.
- Applications must be received 6 days before the election, but realistically much earlier.
- Ballots are sent out as early as 46 days before the election.
- The voted ballot must be postmarked by Election Day.
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Please note that mail dropped in an official blue USPS mailbox or sent through the USD mail center may not be postmarked for two days after you drop it off. So either have it postmarked at a USPS post office desk, or mail it extra early!
- Check up on the status of your mailed-in ballot!
- May 13th, 2026: Absentee ballots without a postmark can still be accepted if they are delivered by the US Postal Service or an express shipping service and received by the County Clerk no later than 1 day after Election Day.
- May 18th, 2026: Absentee ballots by mail will be accepted if they have a US Postal Service postmark dated on or before Election Day, and they are received by the County Clerk before the canvass begins.
What else do I need to know?
- May 12, 2026 is the Primary Election
- If your first time voting will be absentee by mail, you must send a copy of a valid form of ID listed below with your ballot. To register to vote or update your voter registration online, you must provide the following information:
- Your name as it appears on your West Virginia driver's license or ID card
- Your date of birth
- Your West Virginia driver's license or ID card number
- Your last four digits of your Social Security Number
- When you complete the application online it will be submitted to your county clerk for processing. The county clerk will notify you if your application has been accepted or rejected.
- More information on Absentee Voting Here
- WV Secretary of State Website
Wisconsin
How do I register to vote?
- Option 1: Register using the online system.
- Option 2: Print out a paper registration form. Mail the completed form to your municipal clerk.
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Your application must be submitted online or postmarked 20 days before the election.
- Please note that mail dropped in an official blue USPS mailbox or sent through the USD mail center may not be postmarked for two days after you drop it off. So either have it postmarked at a USPS post office desk, or mail it extra early!
- Primary Election Registration Deadline:
- Postmarked by
Wed Jul 22, 2026 - Online by
Wed Jul 22, 2026 11:59PM - In-Person Request by
Fri Aug 7, 2026 5:00PM - Election Day Registration & Voting
Tue Aug 11, 2026
- Postmarked by
How do I vote in Wisconsin while at USD?
- You can request an absentee ballot by using the online system to find your voter registration and submit a request by clicking “Vote Absentee”
- Applications must be submitted online or received by 5 p.m. 4 days before the election, but realistically much earlier so the ballot may be sent to you in time to vote.
- Primary Election Absentee Ballot Request Deadline:
- Email, Online or Fax by
Thu Aug 6, 2026 - Post Received by
Thu Aug 6, 2026 5:00PM - In-Person Request by
Sun Aug 9, 2026 - Emergency Ballot Period
From Tue Aug 4, 2026 to Tue Aug 11, 2026
- Email, Online or Fax by
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- Voted ballots must be received by your municipal clerk by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Mail it at least a week in advance to allow time for processing.
- Check up on the status of your mailed-in ballot!
- Primary Election Absentee Ballot Return Deadline:
- Received by
Tue Aug 11, 2026 8:00PM
- Received by
What else do I need to know?
- You must provide proof of residence when registering to vote. If registering online, your Wisconsin driver license or ID card number is sufficient. If submitting a paper application, you may provide a copy of your Wisconsin driver license or ID card, a utility bill for the period commencing no earlier than 90 days before Election Day, a bank statement, a paycheck, or a pay stub.
- If you are requesting an absentee ballot, you must provide a copy of photo ID with your absentee ballot application by mail, fax, or email. Acceptable forms of photo ID include a Wisconsin driver license or ID card, US military ID, US passport booklet or card certificate of naturalization, DOT driver license or ID card receipt, citation/notice to revoke or suspend Wisconsin driver license, university/college/technical college ID and enrollment verification, or ID card issued by federally recognized Wisconsin tribe.
- You can check the status of your absentee ballot request here, and check your voter registration here.
- Primary Election 08/11/2026
Wyoming
How do I register to vote in Wyoming?
- Option 1: Visit your county clerk's website to find locations in your county where you may register in person.
- Option 2: If you cannot register in person at any of your county's locations, you may register by mail. The following items are required when mailing in your registration application to your county clerk's office:
- A completed Wyoming voter registration application.(All applicants, except military and overseas citizens, must have this form notarized before mailing. You can find other notary services at the National Notary Association's website. The University of San Diego's University Copy also offers on campus notary services.
- A copy of your state identification: this includes a valid Wyoming driver's license, state ID, or other options (see state page for more information).
When is the deadline to register to vote?
- Mailed registration applications must be received 14 days before Election Day. If you are going to vote absentee, realistically you need to register a month or more in advance to allow time for requests and ballots to be sent back and forth.
- In person registration is available up to and including on Election Day if you are going to be in Wyoming.
- Primary Election Voter Registration Deadline:
- Last Date to Change Party Affiliation by
Wed May 13, 2026 - Submitted by
Mon Aug 3, 2026 - Election Day Registration & Voting
Tue Aug 18, 2026 7:00PM
- Last Date to Change Party Affiliation by
How do I vote from USD?
- Print the application for a mail ballot.
- Mail to your county clerk at least 3 weeks in advance of Election Day so there is time for your ballot to be sent to you and returned.
- Primary Election Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: Submitted by Mon Aug 17, 2026
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- All Absentee ballots must be received in the county clerk's office no later than 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. Ballots arriving after the deadline will not be counted. Mail it at least a week early to allow time for processing!
- Primary Election Absentee Ballot Return Deadline:Received by Tue Aug 18, 2026 7:00PM
Primary Election Deadline August 18th, 2026
U.S Territories : Guam, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, American Samoa
How do I register to vote in a U.S. Territory?
- Guam: Residents register through the Guam Election Commission by completing a voter registration form in person or by mail. U.S. citizens who are Guam residents and at least 18 years old by Election Day are eligible.
- Puerto Rico: Voters must register in person with the Puerto Rico State Elections Commission. Registration typically requires valid identification and must be completed before the deadline. Puerto Rico Voter Info
- US Virgin Islands: Residents register through the Virgin Islands Board of Elections. You can register in person at election offices on St. Thomas, St. Croix, or St. John, or by submitting a registration form. Register in USVI
- American Samoa: Voter registration is handled by the American Samoa Election Office. Registration must be done in person; voters must be U.S. nationals, residents, and at least 18 years old. American Samoa Registration
When is the deadline to register to vote?
| Territory | Election Type | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| American Samoa | Midterm Election (Nov 3, 2026) | October 5, 2026 |
| Guam | Primary Election (Aug 1, 2026) | Online: July 10 | In Person: July 17 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | General Elections | 30 days prior to Election Day |
| Puerto Rico | General Elections | 45 days prior to Election Day |
How do I vote from USD?
American Samoa
Absentee Voting Info
- Step 1: Print out the Absentee Ballot Form.
- Step 2: Fill out the necessary information and sign.
- Step 3: Use a scanner or mobile camera to take a clear photo of the form.
- Step 4: Email the form to absentee@eo.as.gov.
- Note: October 19, 2026, is the last day to request ballots for the Midterm Election.
Guam
- Request an absentee ballot from the Guam Election Commission.
- Students away at school can use the FPCA (Federal Post Card Application).
- Return the completed ballot by mail.
U.S. Virgin Islands
- Request an absentee ballot from the USVI Elections System.
- If you are a student on the mainland U.S., you can use the FPCA (Federal Post Card Application).
- Return the completed ballot by mail.
Puerto Rico
- Request an absentee ballot through the Puerto Rico State Elections Commission.
- Completed ballots must be returned by the deadline.
- Puerto Rico Absentee Application
When is the deadline to return my voted ballot?
- American Samoa: Must be received by Election Day.
- Guam: Must be received by Election Day.
- U.S. Virgin Islands: Must be postmarked on or before Election Day.
- Puerto Rico: Must be postmarked by Election Day. You may also submit via email to java@cee.pr.gov by Election Day.