Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

2026 election dates by state.

When voters in each state must register, ask for and return a mail ballot, and vote early in person, for the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Plan your email around them.

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Each date was read from that state’s election office: its website, voter guide or law, most recently on Friday, October 16. Rules change, and counties can differ: confirm with your state or county election office before you plan a send. “Postmarked by” means the postmark date counts; “received by” means it must arrive by then.

Alabama

Register by mail: Postmarked by Monday, October 19
Register online: By Monday, October 19
Register in person: By Monday, October 19
Same-day registration: No
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, October 27
Return a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, November 3
Early voting in person: Not offered

Details and sources

Register by mail. Mail-in form must be postmarked by the registration deadline (Monday 19 Oct 2026). Source: sos.alabama.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Online (alabamavotes.gov, needs AL driver's license or non-driver ID) must be submitted before 11:59 PM on the deadline. Source: sos.alabama.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. At the county Board of Registrars, before close of business on the deadline. Source: sos.alabama.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Registration is closed during the 14 days before the election and on Election Day. Source: sos.alabama.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. Excuse required. Mailed application must be RECEIVED by the county absentee election manager by Tue 27 Oct; hand-delivered application by Thu 29 Oct. Emergency (business/medical) applications allowed later, due by noon on Election Day. Source: sos.alabama.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. By mail: must be RECEIVED by noon on Election Day. Hand-delivered: by close of business (no later than 5 PM) Mon 2 Nov. (Voter Guide deadline chart labels the mail line 'postmarked no later than noon' but its text and the SOS release both say received; received is the rule.) Source: sos.alabama.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. No early in-person voting. Absentee voting (excuse required) opened 9 Sep 2026, including applying/voting at the county absentee election manager's office. Source: sos.alabama.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. No early in-person voting; excuse-required absentee only (in-person application deadline Thu 29 Oct). Source: sos.alabama.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

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Alaska

Register by mail: Postmarked by Sunday, October 4
Register online: By Sunday, October 4
Register in person: By Sunday, October 4
Same-day registration: No
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Saturday, October 24
Return a mail ballot: Postmarked by Tuesday, November 3and must arrive by Friday, November 13
Early voting in person: From Monday, October 19End date varies: check with your local election office

Details and sources

Register by mail. 30 days before the election; the Division lists Sunday 4 Oct 2026 (no weekend roll-forward). A mailed form must be postmarked or received by then (AS 15.07.070). Source: elections.alaska.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. One deadline for every method: an electronic application must be received 30 days before the election (AS 15.07.070(c)); the deadline always falls on a Sunday. No cut-off time published. Source: elections.alaska.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. Division lists Sunday 4 Oct as the registration deadline. Regional offices list 10 AM-4 PM registration hours; whether every office is open Sunday 4 Oct is not confirmed — check local office. Source: elections.alaska.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Same-day registration only in a presidential election, for the presidential race only; not available in 2026. Source: elections.alaska.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. No excuse needed. By-mail ballot application must be RECEIVED by Sat 24 Oct. Electronic/fax-delivery ballot applications accepted until 5:00 PM Alaska time Mon 2 Nov. Source: elections.alaska.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Postmarked on or before Election Day; ballots mailed within the U.S. must arrive within 10 days (computed: 10 days after 3 Nov 2026 = 13 Nov). Drop-off at a Division office or any voting location by 8 PM on Election Day. Fax: received by 8 PM. Source: elections.alaska.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. The Division of Elections names Mon Oct 19 as the start of early/absentee in-person voting (15 days before, AS 15.20.064). Sites and hours vary; a few small sites open later. Source: elections.alaska.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. No single last day: early voting is allowed for 15 days before and on Election Day (AS 15.20.064), but each site sets its own days. Most sites run Oct 19 - Nov 2, about 10 run through Nov 3, and a few small sites close earlier (e.g. Oct 23, Oct 28). Source: elections.alaska.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

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Arizona

Register by mail: Postmarked by Monday, October 5and must arrive by Tuesday, November 3
Register online: By Monday, October 5
Register in person: By Monday, October 5
Same-day registration: No
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Friday, October 23
Return a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, November 3
Early voting in person: Check with your local election office

Details and sources

Register by mail. Computed: 29 days before 3 Nov 2026 = Mon 5 Oct. Mailed form counts if postmarked 29+ days before the election and received by the county recorder by 7 PM on Election Day. Source: azleg.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Online via azmvdnow.gov until 11:59 p.m. Mon 5 Oct (29 days before; A.R.S. 16-120). Source: azleg.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. Computed: 29th day before 3 Nov 2026 = Mon 5 Oct (weekday, no roll-forward needed). Must be received by the county recorder before midnight. Source: azleg.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Registration closes 29 days before the election; no same-day registration provision. Source: azleg.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. No excuse needed. Computed: 11th day before 3 Nov 2026 = Fri 23 Oct, request must be received by 5:00 PM. Voters on the Active Early Voting List get a ballot automatically. Source: azleg.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Must be received by the county recorder/election official or dropped at any polling place/drop box in the county by 7:00 PM on Election Day. Postmarks do not count. Source: azleg.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. On-site early voting opens the day each county starts mailing early ballots, which the statute (A.R.S. 16-542) allows from Oct 7 to Oct 10; the Secretary of State calendar (Oct 7) could not be read directly, and the confirming page found is county-specific (Maricopa). Source: azleg.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. In-person early voting until 7:00 PM Fri 30 Oct (Friday before the election). Emergency voting 7 PM Fri 30 Oct to 5 PM Mon 2 Nov for voters with an emergency (sworn statement). Source: azleg.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

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Arkansas

Register by mail: Postmarked by Monday, October 5
Register online: No online registration
Register in person: By Monday, October 5
Same-day registration: No
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, October 27
Return a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, November 3
Early voting in person: From Monday, October 19 to Monday, November 2

Details and sources

Register by mail. 30 days before = Sun 4 Oct; SOS calendar says weekend deadlines roll to the next business day, actual deadline Mon 5 Oct (Ark. Code 7-1-108). Postmark counts as the submission date. Source: sos.arkansas.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. No online registration; a paper application is required (the website only lets you request a paper form by mail). Source: sos.arkansas.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. At the county clerk's office. 30-day deadline falls on Sun 4 Oct and rolls to Mon 5 Oct per the SOS 2026 calendar. Source: sos.arkansas.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Registration must be submitted at least 30 days before the election. Source: sos.arkansas.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. Excuse required (unavoidably absent, illness/disability, military, overseas). Applications by mail, fax or email must be RECEIVED by the county clerk by Tue 27 Oct. In-person application (voter, designated bearer, administrator) by close of business Fri 30 Oct. Source: sos.arkansas.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. By mail: must be RECEIVED at the county clerk's office by 7:30 PM on Election Day. Hand-delivery by voter/bearer/administrator: by close of regular business hours Fri 30 Oct (SOS calendar + absentee page; an older SOS FAQ still says the day before the election). Source: sos.arkansas.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. 15 days before. 8 AM-6 PM Mon-Fri, 10 AM-4 PM Saturday. Source: sos.arkansas.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. Early voting closes at 5:00 PM Monday 2 Nov. Source: sos.arkansas.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

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California

Register by mail: Postmarked by Monday, October 19
Register online: By Monday, October 19
Register in person: By Monday, October 19
Same-day registration: Yes, during early voting and on Election Day
Ask for a mail ballot: No application needed
Return a mail ballot: Postmarked by Tuesday, November 3and must arrive by Tuesday, November 10
Early voting in person: From Monday, October 5 through Election Day

Details and sources

Register by mail. 15 days before Election Day; mailed form must be postmarked by 19 Oct. After that, conditional (same-day) registration. Source: sos.ca.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Online at registertovote.ca.gov; must be submitted electronically by 19 Oct (no cut-off time stated on the page). Source: sos.ca.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. Regular registration closes 19 Oct. From 20 Oct through Election Day 3 Nov, voters can conditionally register and vote at the county elections office, a vote center or a polling place (provisional ballot). Source: sos.ca.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Conditional voter registration 20 Oct - 3 Nov 2026: both during early voting and on Election Day, at the county elections office, vote center or polling place; the voter casts a provisional ballot. Source: elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. Every active registered voter is mailed a ballot automatically (counties began mailing by 5 Oct). No application needed; a voter who did not receive a ballot or lost it can request a replacement from the county by phone, email, fax or form. Source: elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Postmarked on or before Election Day and received by the county by 10 Nov. Drop box / any polling or drop-off location in CA by 8:00 PM on Election Day. (U.S. Supreme Court in Watson v. RNC, June 2026, allowed post-Election-Day receipt; the SOS page still lists 10 Nov.) Source: sos.ca.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. Early voting sites (county elections offices) open 5 Oct. Vote centers in Voter's Choice Act counties open 24 Oct; other counties' early voting locations may open later (e.g. Sat 31 Oct). Counties set sites/hours. Source: sos.ca.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. Computed: no statewide close before Election Day — in-person voting at county offices and vote centers runs continuously into Election Day (polls 7 AM-8 PM 3 Nov), so the last pre-Election-Day day is Mon 2 Nov. Source: sos.ca.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

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Colorado

Register by mail: Postmarked by Monday, October 26
Register online: By Monday, October 26
Register in person: By Tuesday, November 3
Same-day registration: Yes, during early voting and on Election Day
Ask for a mail ballot: No application needed
Return a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, November 3
Early voting in person: From Monday, October 19 through Election DaySome counties add days

Details and sources

Register by mail. Through the 8th day before the election; a mailed form counts if postmarked by then (C.R.S. 1-2-508(1)(b)); with no postmark, the day it is received counts. Registration in person continues through Election Day. Source: sos.state.co.us (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Online at GoVoteColorado.gov through the 8th day before Election Day to be mailed a ballot. (Existing CO voters can update online later; new registrants after 26 Oct register in person.) Source: sos.state.co.us (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. In-person registration at a voter service and polling center runs through Election Day (until 7:00 PM). Source: sos.state.co.us (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Register and vote the same day at a voter service and polling center, both during the early in-person period and on Election Day (until 7 PM). Source: sos.state.co.us (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. All-mail state: clerks mail a ballot to every active voter (2-9 Oct 2026); no application needed. Registering/updating by 26 Oct still gets a mailed ballot. Source: sos.state.co.us (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Must be received (drop box, voter center or clerk) by 7:00 PM on Election Day; postmarks do not count. SOS suggests mailing by 26 Oct and hand-delivering after 27 Oct. Source: sos.state.co.us (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. The minimum required voter service and polling centers must be open by 19 Oct; counties may open some earlier and set hours. Source: sos.state.co.us (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. Computed: voter centers stay open continuously into Election Day (7 AM-7 PM 3 Nov), so the last pre-Election-Day day is Mon 2 Nov; Sunday hours vary by county. Source: sos.state.co.us (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

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Connecticut

Register by mail: Postmarked by Friday, October 16
Register online: By Friday, October 16
Register in person: By Friday, October 16
Same-day registration: Yes, during early voting and on Election Day
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Monday, November 2
Return a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, November 3
Early voting in person: From Monday, October 19 to Sunday, November 1

Details and sources

Register by mail. Mailed applications must be postmarked by Fri 16 Oct. After that, Same Day Registration only. Source: portal.ct.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Online registration must be submitted by 11:59 PM on 16 Oct. Source: portal.ct.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. Registrar of Voters session 9 AM-8 PM Fri 16 Oct. (A limited session on Mon 2 Nov, 9 AM-5 PM, admits only people who became 18/citizens/residents after 16 Oct.) Afterwards, Same Day Registration during early voting and on Election Day. Source: portal.ct.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Both: during all early voting hours (19 Oct - 1 Nov) at early voting locations, and on Election Day 3 Nov at the town's designated SDR location. Source: portal.ct.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. No excuse required in 2026 (new law per SOTS page). Last day to request = last day the town clerk may issue an absentee ballot (Mon 2 Nov); apply online at MyVote.CT.gov or to the town clerk. Emergency applications for sudden illness within 6 days allowed on Election Day. Source: portal.ct.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Must be RECEIVED by the town clerk (mail, drop box or in person) by close of polls, 8:00 PM on Election Day. Postmarks do not count. Source: portal.ct.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. 14-day early voting, 10 AM-6 PM daily; 8 AM-8 PM on Tue 27 and Thu 29 Oct. Source: portal.ct.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. Early voting ends Sunday 1 Nov (second day before the election); no early voting Mon 2 Nov. Source: portal.ct.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

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Delaware

Register by mail: Postmarked by Saturday, October 10
Register online: By Saturday, October 10
Register in person: By Saturday, October 10
Same-day registration: No
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Friday, October 30
Return a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, November 3
Early voting in person: From Thursday, October 22 to Sunday, November 1

Details and sources

Register by mail. Deadline is the 4th Saturday before the election (Sat 10 Oct 2026). Mailed applications postmarked by the deadline count as on time. Source: elections.delaware.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Online at ivote.de.gov. The general-election page gives Sat 10 Oct; the registration page shows the 11:59 PM cutoff for the primary deadline, so 11:59 PM on 10 Oct is likely but not stated for the general. Source: elections.delaware.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. 4th Saturday before the election. Office hours on Sat 10 Oct are not stated on the general-election page (for the primary deadline Saturday, offices were open 8:00 AM-4:30 PM). Source: elections.delaware.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Unregistered voters must register by Sat 10 Oct; no same-day registration is offered on any Department page (only existing voters can update their record at the polls). Source: elections.delaware.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. Excuse required (a reason permitted by state law, marked on the form). Last day to submit a request for the ballot to be MAILED is Fri 30 Oct (online via ivote or paper). The Department issues ballots until noon Mon 2 Nov (in-person pickup). Source: elections.delaware.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Must reach the county Department of Elections office by 8:00 PM (close of polls) on Election Day. Not accepted at early voting sites or polling places. Source: elections.delaware.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. Early voting at any early voting site in the voter's county. 7 AM-7 PM 22-24 and 26-27 Oct; no early voting Sun 25 Oct; 11 AM-7 PM 28 Oct-1 Nov. Source: elections.delaware.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. Last early voting day Sun 1 Nov, 11 AM-7 PM. Source: elections.delaware.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

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Washington, D.C.

Register by mail: Received by Tuesday, October 13
Register online: By Tuesday, October 13
Register in person: By Tuesday, November 3
Same-day registration: Yes, during early voting and on Election Day
Ask for a mail ballot: No application needed
Return a mail ballot: Postmarked by Tuesday, November 3and must arrive by Friday, November 13
Early voting in person: From Monday, October 26 to Sunday, November 1

Details and sources

Register by mail. Computed by DCBOE calendar: 21 days before the election. Mailed applications must be RECEIVED by the Board by Tue 13 Oct; later ones are processed after the election. After that, register in person (same-day) at an Early Vote Center or Election Day Vote Center. Source: dcboe.org (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Online applications must be received by the Board by the 21st day before the election (13 Oct). No cut-off time stated. Source: dcboe.org (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. In-person registration runs through Election Day: at the Board (FAQ: no later than the day before early voting starts), then at Early Vote Centers 26 Oct-1 Nov and at any Vote Center on Election Day 7 AM-8 PM, with proof of residence. Source: dcboe.org (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Both: register and vote at Early Vote Centers (26 Oct-1 Nov) and at Vote Centers on Election Day, with proof of residence. Source: dcboe.org (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. All active registered voters are mailed a ballot automatically (Board began mailing ~28 Sep, marked tentative). Voters who need to request one (e.g. to another address) must have the request RECEIVED by Mon 19 Oct (15th day before). Source: dcboe.org (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Postmarked (or otherwise shown sent) on or before Election Day and received by Fri 13 Nov (10th day after). Drop boxes open until 8:00 PM on 3 Nov. DCBOE warns USPS may not postmark the day mail is collected. Source: dcboe.org (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. Early Vote Centers open every day 8:30 AM-7:00 PM; any voter may use any center. Source: dcboe.org (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. Early voting ends Sun 1 Nov; no early voting Mon 2 Nov. Source: dcboe.org (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

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Florida

Register by mail: Postmarked by Monday, October 5
Register online: By Monday, October 5
Register in person: By Monday, October 5
Same-day registration: No
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Thursday, October 22
Return a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, November 3
Early voting in person: From Saturday, October 24 to Saturday, October 31Some counties add days

Details and sources

Register by mail. Book closing is 29 days before the election (Mon 5 Oct 2026). A mailed application with a clear postmark is registered as of the postmark date (s. 97.053(4)(a)); with no clear postmark, the date it is received counts. Source: flsenate.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Online registration at RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov; the 5 Oct 2026 deadline on the Division of Elections dates page applies. Cut-off time of day not stated on the official pages read (older DOS releases said 11:59 p.m.). Source: dos.fl.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. Registration books close on the 29th day before the election (s. 97.055); Mon 5 Oct 2026 is not a Sunday or holiday, so no roll-forward. Source: dos.fl.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Books close 29 days before and stay closed until after the election; applications in that window count only for later elections. No same-day registration on Election Day or during early voting. Source: flsenate.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. Request must reach the county Supervisor of Elections by 5 p.m. on the 12th day before the election (Thu 22 Oct 2026). No excuse needed. After this, voters may still pick up a ballot in person at the Supervisor's office. Source: dos.fl.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Must arrive at the Supervisor of Elections by 7:00 p.m. local time on Election Day, regardless of postmark. Can also be left in secure drop boxes at Supervisor offices and early voting sites. 10-day grace is for overseas voters only. Source: dos.fl.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. Mandatory statewide early voting starts Sat 24 Oct 2026 (10th day before). Counties may start as early as the 15th day before (19 Oct 2026); hours and sites set by each county. Source: dos.fl.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. Mandatory period ends Sat 31 Oct 2026 (3rd day before). Counties may extend to the 2nd day before (Sun 1 Nov 2026). Source: dos.fl.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

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Georgia

Register by mail: Postmarked by Monday, October 5
Register online: By Monday, October 5
Register in person: By Monday, October 5
Same-day registration: No
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Friday, October 23
Return a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, November 3
Early voting in person: From Tuesday, October 13 to Friday, October 30

Details and sources

Register by mail. Registration deadline Mon 5 Oct 2026 (SOS 2026 Elections Calendar). A mailed application is dated by its postmark (SOS Rule 183-1-6-.01). Source: sos.ga.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Online registration at mvp.sos.ga.gov (needs a Georgia driver's license or DDS ID). The 5 Oct 2026 deadline applies; cut-off time of day not confirmed. Source: sos.ga.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. Same 5 Oct 2026 registration deadline for in-person registration at the county registrar. An older SOS FAQ says 'at least 30 days before', which disagrees by one day; the 2026-specific calendar and election page (5 Oct) are used. Source: sos.ga.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. No same-day registration in Georgia: the 2026 calendar sets a 5 Oct 2026 registration deadline, and no official page read offers registration at early voting or on Election Day. (Inferred from the deadline; no page found that says 'no same-day registration' in those words.) Source: sos.ga.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. Absentee-by-mail applications accepted 17 Aug through Fri 23 Oct 2026 (the 11th day before the election); the application must be received by the county election office. No excuse needed. Online or paper. Source: legis.ga.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Voted absentee ballot must be received by the county registrar by close of polls, 7:00 p.m. on Election Day; ballots received later are not counted. Return by mail, by hand, or in a county drop box. The 3-business-day postmark grace is for military/overseas voters only. Source is the SOS absentee guide, revised 30 Mar 2022, not a 2026-specific page. Source: sos.ga.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. Statewide in-person advance voting starts Tue 13 Oct 2026 per the 2026 calendar (the fourth Monday before the election, 12 Oct, is the Columbus Day holiday). Counties set sites and hours; optional Sunday voting is a county choice. Source: sos.ga.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. Advance voting ends Fri 30 Oct 2026 (the Friday before the election). Source: sos.ga.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

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Hawaii

Register by mail: Received by Monday, October 26
Register online: Check with your local election office
Register in person: By Monday, October 26
Same-day registration: Yes, during early voting and on Election Day
Ask for a mail ballot: No application needed
Return a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, November 3
Early voting in person: From Tuesday, October 20 through Election Day

Details and sources

Register by mail. Paper applications must be submitted to the County Elections Division by 4:30 p.m. on the tenth day before the election (Mon 26 Oct 2026). A 2021 Office of Elections memo says HRS 11-24(b) also lets clerks accept applications postmarked by that day, so 'received' is the safe rule to show. After this date voters can still register online or in person at a voter service center. Source: elections.hawaii.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. No published online cut-off: the Office of Elections says voters may register online at any time. After the Oct 26 paper deadline, a new registrant votes in person at a voter service center (same-day registration). Source: elections.hawaii.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. The ordinary deadline is 4:30 p.m. Mon 26 Oct 2026 (the tenth day before the election) for applications handed in at the County Elections Division. After that, people can register in person only through same-day registration (register and vote) at a voter service center, 20 Oct - 3 Nov 2026, Election Day included. See same_day_registration. Source: elections.hawaii.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Yes, both during early in-person voting and on Election Day: register and vote the same day at any voter service center in your county, 20 Oct - 3 Nov 2026 (no Sundays). Source: elections.hawaii.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. All-mail state: every registered voter is mailed a ballot automatically (packets arrive by about 16 Oct 2026); no application needed. A request to send the ballot to a different (alternate) address is due 27 Oct 2026. Replacement ballots come from the County Elections Division. Source: elections.hawaii.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Ballot must be received by the County Elections Division by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day; postmarks do not count. Can be mailed or left at a place of deposit in the county. Source: elections.hawaii.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. In-person voting at voter service centers opens 20 Oct 2026 (10 business days before the election), excluding Sundays. Source: elections.hawaii.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. Voter service centers stay open every day except Sunday through Election Day (3 Nov), so the last day of in-person voting BEFORE Election Day is Mon 2 Nov 2026 (computed from the 20 Oct - 3 Nov window). Source: elections.hawaii.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

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Idaho

Register by mail: Received by Friday, October 23
Register online: By Friday, October 23
Register in person: By Friday, October 23
Same-day registration: Yes, during early voting and on Election Day
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Friday, October 23
Return a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, November 3
Early voting in person: Check with your local election office

Details and sources

Register by mail. Pre-registration deadline Fri 23 Oct 2026: mailed forms must be received by the county clerk by 5 p.m. local time (the 11th day before the election). Postmarks do not count (Idaho Code 34-410). Voters can still register in person when they vote early or on Election Day. Source: archive.voteidaho.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Online registration closes 11 days before the election (23 Oct 2026); needs an Idaho driver's license or ID card. A VoteIdaho calendar entry for the 2027 election says online applications are accepted until midnight on the deadline day; the 2026 entry was not found, so the time is likely but unconfirmed. Source: voteidaho.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. Ordinary registration at the county clerk's office closes at 5 p.m. on 23 Oct 2026 (Idaho Code 34-408). After that, people can still register at the moment they vote: at early voting / in-person absentee, and at their polling place on Election Day, with photo ID and proof of residence (see same_day_registration). Source: legislature.idaho.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Yes, both during early in-person voting and on Election Day: register when voting in person at early voting / in-person absentee or at your polling place on Election Day, with photo ID and proof of residence. Source: voteidaho.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. Absentee applications must be received by the county clerk by 5 p.m. on Fri 23 Oct 2026. No excuse needed. Emergency applications for voters hospitalized after that deadline are accepted until 5 p.m. on 2 Nov. Source: archive.voteidaho.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Voted absentee ballots must be received by the county clerk by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Return by mail, official drop box, or in person at the county elections office. Source: archive.voteidaho.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. There is no single statewide start. Early voting is optional by county and 'may begin' 13 Oct 2026 (state calendar). The VoteIdaho county chart shows many counties (e.g. Ada, Canyon) starting 19 Oct. In-person absentee at the clerk's office also varies by county. Show the county's date, not a state date. Source: archive.voteidaho.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. In-person absentee and early voting end statewide at 5 p.m. on Fri 30 Oct 2026 (Idaho Code 34-1002(7), 34-1012). Source: archive.voteidaho.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

Count voters in Idaho About Idaho

Illinois

Register by mail: Postmarked by Tuesday, October 6
Register online: By Sunday, October 18
Register in person: By Tuesday, October 6
Same-day registration: Yes, during early voting and on Election Day
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Thursday, October 29
Return a mail ballot: Postmarked by Tuesday, November 3and must arrive by Tuesday, November 17
Early voting in person: From Thursday, September 24 to Monday, November 2

Details and sources

Register by mail. Regular registration closes Tue 6 Oct 2026 (28 days before; grace-period registration starts 7 Oct). A mailed application counts if postmarked on or before that day; with no postmark, if it arrives within 5 days after (10 ILCS 5/1A-16). Source: ilga.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Online registration (ova.elections.il.gov) closes at 11:59 p.m. on Sun 18 Oct 2026, 16 days before the election, and reopens 5 Nov 2026. Source: ova.elections.il.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. Regular in-person registration closes 6 Oct 2026. From 7 Oct through Election Day, people can still register in person through 'grace period' registration at the election authority's office or designated sites, but must vote at the same time (see same_day_registration). Source: elections.il.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Yes, both during early voting and on Election Day: grace-period registration with voting runs 7 Oct - 3 Nov 2026 at the election authority's office or designated sites. On Election Day it is also offered at polling places in larger jurisdictions; smaller counties may limit it to set sites. Source: elections.il.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. Mailed applications must be received by the election authority by Thu 29 Oct 2026 (5 days before). No excuse needed. In-person applications at the election authority's office are accepted until 2 Nov 2026. The deadline for online applications was not confirmed separately. Source: elections.il.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Mailed ballots must be postmarked no later than Election Day (3 Nov) and received within 14 days (by 17 Nov 2026; computed). Drop boxes / in-person return close at 7 p.m. on Election Day. Ballots with no postmark follow separate rules. HB2803 (2025-26), which would have required arrival by close of polls, showed no sign of passing; Watson v. RNC (29 Jun 2026) upheld postmark grace periods. Source: elections.il.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. Statewide early voting starts Thu 24 Sep 2026 (40th day before) at each election authority's main office. Permanent polling places in larger jurisdictions open later (19 Oct per the state calendar); counties set added sites and hours. Source: elections.il.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. Early voting ends Mon 2 Nov 2026, the day before the election. Source: elections.il.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

Count voters in Illinois About Illinois

Indiana

Register by mail: Postmarked by Monday, October 5
Register online: By Monday, October 5
Register in person: By Monday, October 5
Same-day registration: No
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Thursday, October 22
Return a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, November 3
Early voting in person: From Tuesday, October 6 to Monday, November 2

Details and sources

Register by mail. Mailed applications must be postmarked on or before Mon 5 Oct 2026. Per the 2026 Voter Registration Guidebook, an application with no postmark counts only if received by the Monday after registration closes. Source: in.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Online registration at indianavoters.in.gov closes at midnight on 5 Oct 2026 (the Secretary of State's key-dates release; the 2026 guidebook says 11:59 p.m.). Source: events.in.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. In-person registration closes at close of business on Mon 5 Oct 2026 at the county voter registration office. Source: events.in.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. No same-day registration: registration closes 5 Oct 2026, and no official page read offers registration at early voting or on Election Day. Only certain military/overseas voters have extended periods. Source: in.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. EXCUSE REQUIRED: voters must qualify under one of the listed reasons (e.g. age 65+, disability, away from the county all 12 polling hours). The application must reach the county clerk by 11:59 p.m. local time on Thu 22 Oct 2026; a postmark alone does not count. Submit by mail, fax, email, in person, or online at indianavoters.com. Source: events.in.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. County election officials must receive the ballot by 6:00 p.m. local time on Election Day; postmarks do not extend this. Source: in.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. No-excuse in-person absentee (early) voting starts Tue 6 Oct 2026 at the county clerk's office (28 days before). Counties set hours and any satellite sites, and must open on the two Saturdays before the election. Source: events.in.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. Early voting ends at noon local time on Mon 2 Nov 2026. Source: events.in.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

Count voters in Indiana About Indiana

Iowa

Register by mail: Postmarked by Monday, October 19
Register online: By Monday, October 19
Register in person: By Monday, October 19
Same-day registration: Yes, on Election Day
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Monday, October 19
Return a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, November 3
Early voting in person: From Wednesday, October 14 to Monday, November 2

Details and sources

Register by mail. Pre-registration deadline is 5 p.m. Mon 19 Oct 2026 (15 days before). A mailed form postmarked on or before 19 Oct (the 'worry-free postmark date') is on time even if it arrives later (Iowa Code 48A.9(3)). Source: sos.iowa.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Online registration goes through the Iowa DOT website (needs an Iowa driver's license or non-operator ID). The 19 Oct 2026 pre-registration deadline applies; the guide sets 5 p.m. for pre-registration generally, but no page read states a separate cut-off time for the online system. Source: sos.iowa.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. Pre-registration at the county auditor's office closes at 5:00 p.m. on 19 Oct 2026. After that, people can register and vote at the same time at their polling place on Election Day (see same_day_registration). Source: sos.iowa.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Yes on Election Day, at the polling place for the voter's current address, with proof of identity and residence (or a registered voter from the precinct attests). Whether people can also register at the auditor's office during in-person absentee voting after 19 Oct was not confirmed from an official page. Source: sos.iowa.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. Request for a mailed absentee ballot must be received by the County Auditor by 5:00 p.m. on Mon 19 Oct 2026. No excuse needed. People can still request and vote absentee in person at the auditor's office through 2 Nov. Source: sos.iowa.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Marked absentee ballots must reach the county auditor by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day (poll closing). Postmarks do not extend this for ordinary voters; only UOCAVA and Safe at Home ballots get a short postmark grace. Source: sos.iowa.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. No-excuse in-person absentee voting at the county auditor's office starts Wed 14 Oct 2026 (20 days before). Satellite voting stations and hours vary by county. Source: sos.iowa.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. Last day to request and vote an absentee ballot in person at the county auditor's office is Mon 2 Nov 2026. Source: sos.iowa.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

Count voters in Iowa About Iowa

Kansas

Register by mail: Postmarked by Tuesday, October 13
Register online: By Tuesday, October 13
Register in person: By Tuesday, October 13
Same-day registration: No
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, October 27
Return a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, November 3
Early voting in person: From Tuesday, October 27 to Monday, November 2Some counties add days

Details and sources

Register by mail. Registration deadline Tue 13 Oct 2026 (21 days before). Mailed applications count if postmarked by that day (K.S.A. 25-2311(e)(1)); if the postmark is missing or illegible, they count only if received by the 9th day before the election (25 Oct 2026; computed). Source: ksrevisor.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Online registration was open until midnight on 13 Oct 2026. Source: sos.ks.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. Paper forms due at the county election office by close of business on Tue 13 Oct 2026. Source: sos.ks.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. No same-day registration: the books close 21 days before the election, and registrations received in the closed period are processed only after the election. Source: sos.ks.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. The application for a mailed advance ballot must be received by the county election officer by Tue 27 Oct 2026, the Tuesday of the week before the election (K.S.A. 25-1122(f)(1)(B); computed). No excuse needed; the application needs a driver's license number or a copy of photo ID. Source: ksrevisor.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. NEW IN 2026: mailed ballots must arrive by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. The old 3-day postmark grace period was repealed (L. 2025, ch. 8, effective 1 Jan 2026). Hand-delivered ballots are accepted at the county election office or any polling place until polls close. Source: ksrevisor.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. Statewide: in-person advance voting must begin in every county by Tue 27 Oct 2026. Counties MAY start as early as 14 Oct 2026 (the first day of advance voting), and many do; check the county. Source: sos.ks.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. In-person advance voting ends at 12:00 noon on Mon 2 Nov 2026, the day before the election (K.S.A. 25-1122(g)(1); computed). Source: ksrevisor.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

Count voters in Kansas About Kansas

Kentucky

Register by mail: Postmarked by Monday, October 5
Register online: By Monday, October 5
Register in person: By Monday, October 5
Same-day registration: No
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, October 20
Return a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, November 3
Early voting in person: From Thursday, October 29 to Saturday, October 31

Details and sources

Register by mail. Mailed registrations postmarked by Mon 5 Oct count. Books close 6 Oct. Source: elect.ky.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Online registrations must be received by 4:00 PM local time on 5 Oct (GoVoteKY portal). Source: elect.ky.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. Last day to register for the general (county clerk's office, during office hours). Registration books closed 6 Oct - 9 Nov. Source: elect.ky.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Registration books are closed from 6 Oct through 9 Nov; no registering at early voting or on Election Day. Source: elect.ky.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. Excuse required for mail-in absentee (e.g. out of county, age/disability/illness, student, military). Online request portal closes 11:59 PM 20 Oct; paper applications must be received 14 days before the election. Separate notarized medical-emergency application 20 Oct - 3 Nov. Source: elect.ky.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Must be received by the county clerk before 6 PM local time on Election Day; postmark does not extend it. USPS recommends mailing by 27 Oct. Source: elect.ky.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. No-excuse in-person absentee (early) voting Thu 29 - Sat 31 Oct. Excuse-only in-person absentee voting runs earlier: 21-23 and 26-28 Oct (business hours). Source: elect.ky.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. Last day of no-excuse in-person absentee voting (Saturday). Sites set by county board of elections. Source: elect.ky.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

Count voters in Kentucky About Kentucky

Louisiana

Register by mail: Postmarked by Monday, October 5
Register online: By Tuesday, October 13
Register in person: By Monday, October 5
Same-day registration: No
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Friday, October 30
Return a mail ballot: Received by Monday, November 2
Early voting in person: From Tuesday, October 20 to Tuesday, October 27

U.S. House: the primary is on Election Day, with a runoff on Saturday, December 12.

Details and sources

Register by mail. Mailed application or envelope must be postmarked by the in-person/mail deadline (rule: 30 days before; 4 Oct is a Sunday, official 2026 calendar gives Mon 5 Oct). Send to the parish Registrar of Voters, not the SOS. Source: sos.la.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. GeauxVote online registration (needs a Louisiana driver's license or special ID). Source: sos.la.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. At any parish Registrar of Voters office (or OMV office). Source: sos.la.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Registration closes 5 Oct (in person/mail) and 13 Oct (online); no registration at early voting or on Election Day. Source: sos.la.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. Excuse required (e.g. age 65+, disability, temporarily away, student). Must reach the Registrar by 4:30 PM on 30 Oct (4th day before). Military/overseas/hospitalized have later deadlines. SOS Election Dates page: 30 Oct 'by 4:30 p.m'. Source: sos.la.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Must be RECEIVED by the parish Registrar of Voters by 4:30 PM on Mon 2 Nov, the day BEFORE Election Day. Voter or immediate family may hand-deliver to the Registrar. Source: sos.la.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. No excuse needed. 8:30 AM - 6 PM daily at Registrar offices / designated sites, excluding Sunday 25 Oct. Source: sos.la.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. Last day of early voting, 8:30 AM - 6 PM. Source: sos.la.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

Count voters in Louisiana About Louisiana

Maine

Register by mail: Received by Tuesday, October 13
Register online: By Tuesday, October 13
Register in person: By Tuesday, November 3
Same-day registration: Yes, during early voting and on Election Day
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Thursday, October 29
Return a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, November 3
Early voting in person: Check with your local election office

Details and sources

Register by mail. Mail or third-party registrations must be RECEIVED by the town/city by close of business 13 Oct (21 days before). After that, register in person (any time through Election Day). Source: www1.maine.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Online registration closes 5 PM on 13 Oct (21st day before). Source: legislature.maine.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. In-person registration at the municipal registrar/clerk runs through the close of the polls on Election Day (proof of identity and residency required). Source: legislature.maine.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Both: register in person and vote the same day during the in-person absentee period at the town office, and on Election Day. Source: legislature.maine.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. No excuse needed. Request must reach the town clerk by close of business Thu 29 Oct (3rd business day before), unless special circumstances (signed special-circumstances application). Source: www1.maine.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Must be received by the voter's municipality by 8 PM on Election Day; postmark does not count. Drop boxes available in many towns. Source: www1.maine.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. Early voting = no-excuse in-person absentee voting at the town/city clerk's office, available 30 days before the election (computed: Sun 4 Oct 2026). Because 4 Oct is a Sunday and the first actual day depends on each town's office hours, no single statewide first day is published. Source: www1.maine.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. In-person absentee voting at the clerk's office ends Thu 29 Oct (the Thursday before), unless special circumstances. Hours set by each town. Source: www1.maine.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

Count voters in Maine About Maine

Maryland

Register by mail: Postmarked by Tuesday, October 13
Register online: By Tuesday, October 13
Register in person: By Tuesday, October 13
Same-day registration: Yes, during early voting and on Election Day
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, October 27
Return a mail ballot: Postmarked by Tuesday, November 3and must arrive by Friday, November 13
Early voting in person: From Thursday, October 22 to Thursday, October 29

Details and sources

Register by mail. Mailed registrations must be postmarked on or before Tue 13 Oct (21 days before). A properly postmarked application arriving later is still timely. After 13 Oct, register in person at early voting or on Election Day. Source: elections.maryland.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Last day to register online (SBE online voter registration). Source: elections.maryland.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. Advance registration deadline 5 PM 13 Oct (local board of elections). After that, same-day registration only at early voting centers or the Election Day polling place. Source: elections.maryland.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Both: at early voting centers (22-29 Oct) and at the Election Day polling place, with a document proving residence. Source: elections.maryland.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. No excuse needed. To get the ballot by mail or fax, the request must be RECEIVED (not just mailed) or submitted online by Tue 27 Oct. A ballot delivered by email link can be requested until Fri 30 Oct (SBE site and calendar; a 9 Sep SBE press release says 11:59 PM Thu 29 Oct). Can also apply in person at the local board. Source: elections.maryland.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. By mail: postmarked on or before Election Day and received by the local board by 10 AM Fri 13 Nov. Drop box or hand delivery to the local board: by 8 PM on 3 Nov. Source: elections.maryland.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. Early voting centers open 7 AM - 8 PM daily, Thu 22 - Thu 29 Oct; in line by 8 PM can vote. Source: elections.maryland.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. Last day of early voting, 7 AM - 8 PM. Source: elections.maryland.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

Count voters in Maryland About Maryland

Massachusetts

Register by mail: Postmarked by Saturday, October 24
Register online: By Saturday, October 24
Register in person: By Saturday, October 24
Same-day registration: Yes, during early voting only
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, October 27
Return a mail ballot: Postmarked by Tuesday, November 3and must arrive by Friday, November 6
Early voting in person: From Saturday, October 17 to Friday, October 30

Details and sources

Register by mail. Mailed form must be postmarked by Sat 24 Oct (10 days before). Statute: postmarked before midnight on the final day to register. Source: sec.state.ma.us (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Online until 11:59 PM on Sat 24 Oct (needs MA driver's license or state ID). Source: sec.state.ma.us (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. In person by 5 PM Sat 24 Oct at the local election office or an early voting location. Source: sec.state.ma.us (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Early voting only, and only through the registration deadline: a person can register and vote (provisionally, pending verification) at an early voting site from 17 Oct through 24 Oct. NOT on Election Day. (Question 4 on the 3 Nov 2026 ballot proposes Election Day registration; it does not apply to this election.) Source: sec.state.ma.us (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. No excuse needed. Vote by Mail application must REACH the local election office by 5 PM Tue 27 Oct (5th business day before). Online, by mail, or in person. SOS recommends mailing by 13 Oct / online by 20 Oct. Source: sec.state.ma.us (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. By mail: mailed (postmarked) on or before Election Day and received by 5 PM Fri 6 Nov. Drop box, early voting site or hand delivery to the local election office: by 8 PM (close of polls) on 3 Nov. Source: malegislature.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. In-person early voting Sat 17 - Fri 30 Oct, including both weekends. Sites and hours set locally (posted on VoteInMA.com by 10 Oct); many towns have limited or no Friday hours. Source: sec.state.ma.us (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. Last day of early voting (Friday); local hours vary. Source: sec.state.ma.us (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

Count voters in Massachusetts About Massachusetts

Michigan

Register by mail: Postmarked by Monday, October 19
Register online: By Monday, October 19
Register in person: By Tuesday, November 3
Same-day registration: Yes, during early voting and on Election Day
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Friday, October 30
Return a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, November 3
Early voting in person: From Saturday, October 24 to Sunday, November 1Some counties add days

Details and sources

Register by mail. Computed: 15th day before 3 Nov 2026 = Mon 19 Oct. Mailed application postmarked on or before that day counts. From 20 Oct, register only in person at the city/township clerk with proof of residency. Source: legislature.mi.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Computed: online registration allowed until the 15th day before (Mon 19 Oct). Source: legislature.mi.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. In person at the city/township clerk's office through Election Day (until 8 PM), with proof of residency from 20 Oct on. Source: legislature.mi.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Yes, at the city/township clerk office (or satellite office) rather than at an ordinary polling place: register in person with proof of residency up to and on Election Day, then vote. Applies during early voting days and on Election Day. Source: legislature.mi.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. No excuse needed. Computed: a clerk may not mail a ballot after 5 PM on the 4th day before (Fri 30 Oct), so a by-mail request must reach the clerk by then. Voters can still apply and vote in person at the clerk's office until 4 PM Mon 2 Nov. Source: legislature.mi.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Must reach the city/township clerk (by mail, drop box or in person) before the polls close at 8 PM on Election Day. Postmark grace (6 days) applies only to military/overseas voters. Source: legislature.mi.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. Computed: required statewide early voting period = 9 consecutive days from the second Saturday before (Sat 24 Oct) through Sun 1 Nov, at least 8 hours/day. Municipalities may add earlier days and (from 2026) the Monday before until 4 PM. Separately, no-excuse absentee voting in person at the clerk's office is available from about 40 days before. Source: legislature.mi.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. Computed: Sunday before the election. Some municipalities may also offer early voting Mon 2 Nov until 4 PM (MCL 168.720b(3), from 1 Jan 2026). Source: legislature.mi.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

Count voters in Michigan About Michigan

Minnesota

Register by mail: Received by Tuesday, October 13
Register online: By Tuesday, October 13
Register in person: By Tuesday, October 13
Same-day registration: Yes, during early voting and on Election Day
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Monday, November 2
Return a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, November 3
Early voting in person: From Friday, September 18 to Monday, November 2

Details and sources

Register by mail. Computed: 21st day before 3 Nov 2026 = Tue 13 Oct. Paper registration must be RECEIVED by 5:00 PM (no postmark rule). After that, register at the polls on Election Day or while voting early in person. Source: revisor.mn.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Computed: online pre-registration closes 11:59 PM on the 21st day before (13 Oct). Source: revisor.mn.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. Computed: pre-registration in person at the election office closes 5:00 PM 13 Oct. After that, same-day registration (with proof of residence) when voting early in person or at the polls on Election Day. Source: revisor.mn.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Both: on Election Day at the voter's polling place (proof of residence), and during in-person early/absentee voting by including a registration application with the absentee ballot (proof of residence). Source: revisor.mn.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. No excuse needed. Application may be submitted up to the day before the election (Mon 2 Nov), but a mailed ballot sent that late cannot come back in time; apply well before. Source: revisor.mn.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. By mail: must arrive by 8:00 PM on Election Day; later arrivals are marked late and not counted. Hand delivery by the voter to the county auditor/municipal clerk: by 5:00 PM on Election Day. Source: revisor.mn.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. Computed: in-person absentee voting runs during the 46 days before the election (from Fri 18 Sep). 'Early voting' with ballots fed straight into the tabulator runs the last 18 days. No excuse needed. Locations/hours set by county/city; required extra hours on the last two Saturdays, the Sunday before, and until 5 PM the day before. Source: revisor.mn.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. Computed: offices must be open until 5:00 PM on the day before the election (Mon 2 Nov). Source: revisor.mn.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

Count voters in Minnesota About Minnesota

Mississippi

Register by mail: Postmarked by Monday, October 5
Register online: No online registration
Register in person: By Monday, October 5
Same-day registration: No
Ask for a mail ballot: Check with your local election office
Return a mail ballot: Postmarked by Tuesday, November 3and must arrive by Tuesday, November 10
Early voting in person: Not offered

Details and sources

Register by mail. Mailed applications postmarked no later than Mon 5 Oct count (30th day before falls on Sun 4 Oct, so the deadline moves to Monday). Source: sos.ms.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. No online registration for new voters. Y'all Vote site only lets voters download a mail-in form, check status, or update an existing registration. Source: sos.ms.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. In person at the Circuit Clerk's or Municipal Clerk's office on or before Mon 5 Oct. Source: sos.ms.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Registration closed 5 Oct; no registration at in-person absentee voting or on Election Day. Source: sos.ms.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. Excuse required (e.g. age 65+, disability, temporarily living outside the county). No statewide deadline for a mail absentee application is published on the SOS absentee page or 2026 calendar; voters are told to apply through their Circuit Clerk. Contact the county Circuit Clerk. Source: sos.ms.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Postmarked on or before Election Day and received by the Circuit Clerk within 5 business days (by 5:00 PM Tue 10 Nov). Upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court in Watson v. RNC (June 2026). Source: sos.ms.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. No early voting for all voters. Excuse-only in-person absentee voting at the Circuit Clerk's office: weekdays 8 AM - 5 PM from mid-September (SOS absentee page: 'beginning September 19'; 2026 calendar: earliest day 21 Sep) plus Saturdays 24 and 31 Oct 8 AM - noon. New for 2026 (HB 859): ballots go straight into the voting machine. Source: sos.ms.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. No early voting for all voters. Excuse-only in-person absentee voting ends at noon Sat 31 Oct. Source: sos.ms.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

Count voters in Mississippi About Mississippi

Missouri

Register by mail: Postmarked by Wednesday, October 7
Register online: By Wednesday, October 7
Register in person: By Wednesday, October 7
Same-day registration: No
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Wednesday, October 21
Return a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, November 3
Early voting in person: From Tuesday, October 20 to Monday, November 2

Details and sources

Register by mail. Postmarked by the 4th Wednesday before the election; the SOS 2026 calendar lists 7 Oct 2026 as the last day to register. Source: sos.mo.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Online application offered by the SOS. The 2026 calendar gives 7 Oct 2026 as the single 'Last Day to Register to Vote'; no separate online cutoff time is published (statute deadline is 5:00 p.m. for registration). Source: sos.mo.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. 5:00 p.m. (or the later normal closing time of the building) on the 4th Wednesday before the election (RSMo 115.135). Source: revisor.mo.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. No same-day registration. Already-registered voters who moved within the same county may update their address at the new polling place on Election Day. Source: sos.mo.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. Excuse required for a mailed absentee ballot. Mail/fax requests must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the 2nd Wednesday before the election (computed: 21 Oct 2026). In-person applications accepted until 5:00 p.m. on 2 Nov. Source: revisor.mo.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Must be received by the election authority by the close of polls (7:00 p.m.) on Election Day; postmark does not count. Source: revisor.mo.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. No-excuse in-person absentee voting begins the 2nd Tuesday before the election (computed: 20 Oct 2026) at sites set by the local election authority. Voters with an excuse can vote absentee in person earlier (from 22 Sep 2026). Source: sos.mo.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. Until 5:00 p.m. the day before the election, in the office of the local election authority. Source: sos.mo.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

Count voters in Missouri About Missouri

Montana

Register by mail: Postmarked by Monday, October 5and must arrive by Thursday, October 8
Register online: No online registration
Register in person: By Tuesday, November 3
Same-day registration: Yes, during early voting and on Election Day
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Monday, November 2
Return a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, November 3
Early voting in person: From Monday, October 5 to Monday, November 2Some counties add days

Details and sources

Register by mail. Close of regular registration 5:00 p.m. 5 Oct 2026 (30-day rule rolled to Monday). Forms postmarked by 5 Oct and received by 8 Oct are accepted. After that, late registration in person only. Source: sosmt.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. The official VoteMT registration page offers only a paper Voter Registration Application to download (online tools are for checking/updating an existing registration). Online registration is only for military/overseas voters. Source: votemt.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. Late registration in person at the county election office (or designated location) runs from 6 Oct through Election Day; late registrants must get their ballot in person. Hours are muddled on official pages: SB 490 (noon Election Day cutoff, Saturday registration) is enjoined by court order; updated SOS calendar says registration is also available before 8 p.m. on Election Day, Monday 2 Nov until noon. Source: votemt.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Late registration lets a person register and vote in person (absentee at the county office) from 6 Oct, and on Election Day at the county election office/designated location. Exact Election Day hours unsettled because of the SB 490 court order (updated calendar: before 8 p.m.; older voter-info text: noon). Source: sosmt.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. No excuse needed. Application must be made before noon on the day before the election (MCA 13-13-211). Late applicants must receive the ballot in person; mail requests need time for the ballot to travel. Source: mca.legmt.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Must be received before 8:00 p.m. Election Day; postmarks do not count. May be returned by mail or delivered to the election office or a polling place in the voter's county. Source: mca.legmt.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. No-excuse in-person absentee voting at the county election office. Ballots must be available for in-person absentee voting by this date (30 days before, rolled to Monday); counties may start as soon as ballots are printed. Source: sosmt.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. In-person absentee: application must be made before noon on Monday 2 Nov; late registrants may still register and vote on Election Day. Source: sosmt.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

Count voters in Montana About Montana

Nebraska

Register by mail: Postmarked by Friday, October 16
Register online: By Friday, October 16
Register in person: By Friday, October 23
Same-day registration: No
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Friday, October 23
Return a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, November 3
Early voting in person: From Monday, October 5 to Monday, November 2

Details and sources

Register by mail. Postmarked by the 3rd Friday before the election. Mail-in registrations with an illegible postmark accepted if received by 20 Oct. Source: sos.nebraska.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Must be completed before midnight. Source: sos.nebraska.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. Until 6:00 p.m. at the county clerk / election commissioner office (2nd Friday before the election). Source: sos.nebraska.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. No same-day registration; in-person registration closes 6 p.m. 23 Oct. (Narrow exceptions only, e.g. people naturalized after the deadline.) Source: sos.nebraska.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. No excuse needed. Application must be received by 6:00 p.m. on the 2nd Friday before the election for a ballot to be mailed. Replacement-ballot-by-mail requests also close 6 p.m. 23 Oct. Source: sos.nebraska.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Must be in the county office's possession by 8 p.m. Central (7 p.m. Mountain) on Election Day, whether by mail, in person, agent or drop box. Source: sos.nebraska.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. No-excuse early voting in person at the county clerk or election commissioner office. Source: sos.nebraska.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. Day before Election Day; hours set by the county office. Source: sos.nebraska.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

Count voters in Nebraska About Nebraska

Nevada

Register by mail: Postmarked by Tuesday, October 6
Register online: By Tuesday, November 3
Register in person: By Tuesday, October 6
Same-day registration: Yes, during early voting and on Election Day
Ask for a mail ballot: No application needed
Return a mail ballot: Postmarked by Tuesday, November 3and must arrive by Saturday, November 7
Early voting in person: From Saturday, October 17 to Friday, October 30

Details and sources

Register by mail. 4th Tuesday before the election (computed: 6 Oct 2026). Applicant is registered as of the postmark or receipt date, whichever is earlier (NRS 293.5235(9)). After this, same-day registration applies. Source: leg.state.nv.us (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Online registration (Secretary of State system, needs NV DMV ID) is open through Election Day. If submitted less than 14 days before the election (after 20 Oct 2026), the person must vote in person at an early voting site or Election Day polling place, usually provisionally, and does not get a mail ballot. Source: leg.state.nv.us (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. Regular in-person registration at the county clerk's office closes the 4th Tuesday before the election (computed: 6 Oct 2026). After that, same-day registration at early voting sites and Election Day polling places. Source: leg.state.nv.us (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Both during early voting (17-30 Oct) and on Election Day, at a polling place with a NV DMV license/ID or accepted residency document. Voter is conditionally registered and votes at that polling place; on Election Day always by provisional ballot. Source: leg.state.nv.us (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. Every active registered voter is mailed a ballot automatically (no application). Opt-out had to be received 60 days before (4 Sep 2026). Voters who register later still get a mail ballot if registered in time for it to be sent 13 days before the election (about 20 Oct). Source: leg.state.nv.us (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Postmarked on or before Election Day and received by 5:00 p.m. on the 4th day after (7 Nov 2026). Ballots with no readable postmark count if received by 5 p.m. on 6 Nov. Dropped off in person/drop box: by close of polls (7 p.m.) on Election Day. Source: leg.state.nv.us (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. 3rd Saturday before the election (computed: 17 Oct 2026). Sundays and federal holidays excluded unless the county clerk includes them; counties set sites/hours. Source: leg.state.nv.us (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. Friday before Election Day. Source: leg.state.nv.us (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

Count voters in Nevada About Nevada

New Hampshire

Register by mail: Check with your local election office
Register online: No online registration
Register in person: Check with your local election office
Same-day registration: Yes, on Election Day
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Monday, November 2
Return a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, November 3
Early voting in person: Not offered

Details and sources

Register by mail. No general mail registration. Absentee registration exists only for voters temporarily absent or physically disabled (RSA 654:16-19); forms come from the town clerk and are approved by the supervisors. No single statewide mail deadline found (tied to the local supervisors' sessions); SOS pages blocked to the fetcher. Source: gc.nh.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. No online voter registration; registration is in person (clerk, supervisors of the checklist, or polls on Election Day) or by absentee registration for qualifying voters. Electronic absentee registration only for voters with print disabilities. Source: gc.nh.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. Varies by town: the clerk cannot accept applications after the supervisors' last pre-election session, which each town sets 6 to 13 days before the election (computed range: 21-28 Oct 2026). Voters can also register at the polls on Election Day. Source: gc.nh.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Election Day only, at the polling place, with proof of qualifications (RSA 654:12). No early voting period. Source: gc.nh.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. Excuse required (absence, disability, religious observance, employment/caregiving; storm-warning rule). Requests for a mailed ballot must be received by 12:00 noon the day before the election; in person at the clerk's office until 5:00 p.m. that day. Source: gc.nh.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Must be received by the town/city/ward clerk by 5:00 p.m. on Election Day, by mail or delivered by the voter or a delivery agent. Source: gc.nh.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. No early voting. Voters with a qualifying excuse may request and cast an absentee ballot in person at the clerk's office until 5:00 p.m. on 2 Nov. Source: gc.nh.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. No early voting (excuse-only in-person absentee at the clerk's office until 5:00 p.m. 2 Nov). Source: gc.nh.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

Count voters in New Hampshire About New Hampshire

New Jersey

Register by mail: Postmarked by Tuesday, October 13
Register online: By Tuesday, October 13
Register in person: By Tuesday, October 13
Same-day registration: No
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, October 27
Return a mail ballot: Postmarked by Tuesday, November 3and must arrive by Monday, November 9
Early voting in person: From Saturday, October 24 to Sunday, November 1

Details and sources

Register by mail. 21 days before the election. A form postmarked, stamped or otherwise marked received on or before 13 Oct is timely (N.J.S.A. 19:31-6.3(b)). Source: nj.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Online registration offered (needs NJ driver's license/ID or SSN and a digital signature). The Division lists one registration deadline for all methods; no separate online cutoff time published. Source: nj.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. County Commissioners of Registration offices hold mandated evening registration 4:00-9:00 p.m. on 13 Oct. Source: nj.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. No same-day registration; voters must be registered by the 21st day before the election (N.J.S.A. 19:31-6). Source: nj.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. No excuse needed. Mailed applications must reach the County Clerk at least 7 days before the election; in person at the County Clerk's office until 3:00 p.m. on 2 Nov. Source: nj.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Postmarked by Election Day and received by the county board within 144 hours (6 days) after polls close, i.e. by 8 p.m. 9 Nov. Ballots with no postmark must arrive by 5 Nov. Drop boxes and in-person delivery to the county board close 8:00 p.m. Election Day. Source: nj.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. 10th calendar day before the election. Hours Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Source: nj.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. 2nd calendar day before the election (Sunday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.). Source: nj.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

Count voters in New Jersey About New Jersey

New Mexico

Register by mail: Postmarked by Tuesday, October 6
Register online: By Tuesday, October 6
Register in person: By Tuesday, October 6
Same-day registration: Yes, during early voting and on Election Day
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, October 20
Return a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, November 3
Early voting in person: From Tuesday, October 6 to Saturday, October 31

Details and sources

Register by mail. 28 days before the election (NMSA 1-4-8 as rewritten in 2023). A form postmarked on or before Oct 6 counts; a form dated by Oct 6 that reaches the county clerk by Fri Oct 9 also counts. SOS 2026 guide: registration by mail closes Oct 6. Source: nmlegis.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Computed: 28 days before 3 Nov 2026. Online registration needs a NM driver's license/ID. After this, same-day registration in person. Source: sos.nm.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. Regular registration closes 28 days before (computed: 6 Oct 2026). From then on, people can still register and vote in person the same day at the county clerk's office, early voting sites and Election Day polling places. Source: sos.nm.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Both during early voting (county clerk's office from 6 Oct, other early sites from 17 Oct) and on Election Day at polling locations. Source: sos.nm.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. No excuse needed. County clerk must receive the application by 20 Oct. Source: sos.nm.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Must be received by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day (county clerk, polling location or official drop box). SOS advises not mailing after 27 Oct. Source: sos.nm.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. Early voting at the county clerk's office starts 6 Oct; additional early voting sites open 17 Oct. Counties set sites/hours. Source: sos.nm.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. Saturday before Election Day. Source: sos.nm.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

Count voters in New Mexico About New Mexico

New York

Register by mail: Check with your local election office
Register online: Check with your local election office
Register in person: By Saturday, October 24
Same-day registration: Check with your local election office
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Saturday, October 24
Return a mail ballot: Postmarked by Tuesday, November 3and must arrive by Tuesday, November 10
Early voting in person: From Saturday, October 24 to Sunday, November 1

Details and sources

Register by mail. Conflict: State Board pages (seen only as search snippets; site blocks the fetcher) say mailed applications must be received by 24 Oct 2026 (10th day before). Election Law 5-210(3) as published (rev. 2024-01-05) reads as requiring a postmark no later than the 15th day before (19 Oct) AND receipt by the 10th day (24 Oct). Source: nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Online registration exists (State Board online portal; DMV). The State Board's deadline page could not be read (403); search snippets give a single 24 Oct 2026 deadline but no separate online rule, and no online-registration statute was found. Source: elections.ny.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. Delivered in person to a board of elections no later than the 10th day before the election (computed: Sat 24 Oct 2026, also the first day of early voting). State Board snippets show the same date. Source: nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. No Election Day registration. The registration deadline (24 Oct) is also the first day of early voting; the NY Attorney General calls it 'Golden Day' when people can register and vote the same day, but this was not confirmed on a State Board page, and 5-210(3) says new registrants may not vote on a machine until identity is verified. Source: ag.ny.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. Early mail ballot needs no excuse (absentee needs one). Applications by mail or online portal must be received by the 10th day before (computed: 24 Oct 2026); in person at the county board until 2 Nov. Source: nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Postmarked on or before Election Day and received within 7 days (10 Nov). A ballot with no postmark counts if the board stamps it received by 4 Nov. Can also be delivered in person to the board or a poll site by close of polls. Source: nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. 10th day before the election (computed). Counties set sites and hours (at least 8 hours a day). Source: nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. 2nd day before the election (computed: Sun 1 Nov 2026). Source: nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

Count voters in New York About New York

North Carolina

Register by mail: Postmarked by Friday, October 9
Register online: By Friday, October 9
Register in person: By Friday, October 9
Same-day registration: Yes, during early voting only
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, October 20
Return a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, November 3
Early voting in person: From Thursday, October 15 to Saturday, October 31

Details and sources

Register by mail. 5 p.m. Friday Oct 9. Paper forms must be received by the county board of elections OR postmarked by Oct 9. Source: ncsbe.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Online registration only through NCDMV, for people with an NC driver's license or NCDMV ID card. SBE lists one 5 p.m. Oct 9 deadline for all methods; no separate online deadline is published. Source: ncsbe.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. Regular deadline 5 p.m. Oct 9 (25 days before Election Day), e.g. at NCDMV offices. After that, same-day registration is available only at early voting sites (Oct 15-31). Source: ncsbe.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. During early voting only (Oct 15 - Oct 31, at any early voting site in the voter's county), with proof of residence. Not on Election Day except in limited circumstances. Source: ncsbe.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. 5 p.m. Tuesday Oct 20 (two weeks before Election Day). No excuse needed. Source: ncsbe.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Must be RECEIVED by the county board of elections by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day; the old postmark grace period no longer applies. Can be handed in at the county board office or an early voting site, not at an Election Day polling place. Source: ncsbe.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. Thursday Oct 15. Counties set sites and hours. Source: ncsbe.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. Ends 3 p.m. Saturday Oct 31 in all counties. Source: ncsbe.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

Count voters in North Carolina About North Carolina

North Dakota

Register by mail: No registration by mail
Register online: No online registration
Register in person: No registration in person
Same-day registration: No registration needed
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Monday, November 2
Return a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, November 3
Early voting in person: Check with your local election office

Details and sources

Register by mail. North Dakota has no voter registration. Eligible residents (30 days in precinct) vote by showing a valid ID. Source: sos.nd.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. North Dakota has no voter registration; no registration deadline applies. Source: sos.nd.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. North Dakota has no voter registration; no registration deadline applies. Source: sos.nd.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Not applicable: North Dakota has no voter registration at all. Eligible residents simply vote with a valid ID (early voting or Election Day). Show as 'no registration needed', not as yes/no. Source: sos.nd.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. Application must be submitted to the county auditor by Monday Nov 2. No excuse needed. Statute adds the application should be in time to receive and mail back the ballot before Election Day. Vote-by-mail counties mail applications (not ballots) to voters. Source: sos.nd.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Must be RECEIVED by the county auditor by close of polls on Election Day (polls close 7-9 p.m. local, varies by county). Return by mail, county drop box or hand delivery to the auditor; not accepted at polling places. Source: sos.nd.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. No statewide early voting: each county commission decides. For 2026 only Burleigh, Cass, Grand Forks, Morton, Stark, Stutsman and Ward offer it. Law allows it during the 15 days before Election Day (from about Oct 19); county auditors set the actual days. Source: sos.nd.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. County option only (7 counties in 2026); county auditors designate the business days and times. No statewide end date published. Source: ndlegis.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

Count voters in North Dakota About North Dakota

Ohio

Register by mail: Postmarked by Monday, October 5
Register online: By Monday, October 5
Register in person: By Monday, October 5
Same-day registration: No
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, October 27
Return a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, November 3
Early voting in person: From Tuesday, October 6 to Sunday, November 1

Details and sources

Register by mail. Statute: mailed forms must be postmarked by the 30th day before the election (Sun Oct 4, rolled to Mon Oct 5 per the Secretary of State's 2026 deadline). Forms with no legible postmark count if received 25 days before (Oct 9). Source: codes.ohio.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. 30 days before the election (R.C. 3503.19); Sunday Oct 4 moves to Monday Oct 5 under R.C. 1.14. Online at VoteOhio.gov; cut-off time not confirmed. Lake and Guernsey county boards list Oct 5. Source: codes.ohio.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. 30 days before the election (R.C. 3503.19); Sunday Oct 4 moves to Monday Oct 5 under R.C. 1.14. County boards stayed open until 9 p.m. that day (Guernsey County notice: closed by law Mon Oct 5 at 9 p.m.). Source: codes.ohio.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Registration closes Oct 5; in-person early voting starts the day after registration closes, so there is no overlap and no Election Day registration. Source: codes.ohio.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. Must be received by the county board by close of business on the 7th day before the election (Tue Oct 27). No excuse needed. Computed from statute; SOS calendar (via search) gives the same date. Source: codes.ohio.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Must be RECEIVED by the county board by close of polls (7:30 p.m.) on Election Day. Senate Bill 293 (effective 20 Mar 2026) ended the old postmark grace period. Mail or hand-deliver to the board office. Source: codes.ohio.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. In-person absentee voting, no excuse, starts the day after registration closes (Tue Oct 6). Hours set statewide by Secretary of State directive. Source: codes.ohio.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. Ends 5 p.m. Sunday Nov 1 (Sunday before Election Day). No early voting on Monday Nov 2. Source: codes.ohio.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

Count voters in Ohio About Ohio

Oklahoma

Register by mail: Postmarked by Friday, October 9
Register online: By Friday, October 9
Register in person: By Friday, October 9
Same-day registration: No
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Monday, October 19
Return a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, November 3
Early voting in person: From Wednesday, October 28 to Saturday, October 31

Details and sources

Register by mail. Mailed applications must be postmarked on or before Friday Oct 9 (25 days before the election). Source: oklahoma.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Online registration via the OK Voter Portal for people with an Oklahoma driver license or state ID (details must match Service Oklahoma records). One deadline (Oct 9) for all methods; no separate online cut-off time published. Source: oklahoma.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. At a County Election Board office, tag agency or Service Oklahoma location by Friday Oct 9. Source: oklahoma.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Applications must be received 25 days before the election; later ones are processed after the election. No same-day or Election Day registration. Source: oklahoma.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. 5 p.m. Monday Oct 19 (third Monday before the election). No excuse needed. Source: oklahoma.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Mailed ballots must be RECEIVED by the County Election Board by 7 p.m. on Election Day. Hand-delivered ballots are due earlier: close of business Monday Nov 2. Source: oklahoma.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. Wednesday Oct 28, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Oct 28-30). No excuse needed. Source: oklahoma.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. Saturday Oct 31, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Source: oklahoma.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

Count voters in Oklahoma About Oklahoma

Oregon

Register by mail: Postmarked by Tuesday, October 13
Register online: By Tuesday, October 13
Register in person: By Tuesday, October 13
Same-day registration: No
Ask for a mail ballot: No application needed
Return a mail ballot: Postmarked by Tuesday, November 3and must arrive by Tuesday, November 10
Early voting in person: Not offered

Details and sources

Register by mail. Registration cards postmarked by Tuesday Oct 13 (21 days before) are valid. Source: sos.oregon.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Online by 11:59 p.m. Oct 13 (Pacific). Source: sos.oregon.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. Oct 13 is the last day to register by any method (in person at the county elections office during office hours). Source: sos.oregon.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Registration closes 21 days before Election Day (Oct 13). No same-day registration. Source: sos.oregon.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. All-mail state: every registered voter is mailed a ballot automatically (counties mail Oct 14-20), no application needed. Counties must mail absentee/reissued/replacement ballots by Oct 29. Source: sos.oregon.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Mailed ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received by Nov 10. Drop box ballots must be in by 8 p.m. Nov 3. SOS recommends mailing by Oct 27. Source: sos.oregon.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. All-mail state: no separate early in-person voting period. Voters return mailed ballots at any time by mail, drop box or county office; county offices can issue replacement ballots. Source: sos.oregon.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. All-mail state: no separate early in-person voting period. Source: sos.oregon.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

Count voters in Oregon About Oregon

Pennsylvania

Register by mail: Received by Monday, October 19
Register online: By Monday, October 19
Register in person: By Monday, October 19
Same-day registration: No
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, October 27
Return a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, November 3
Early voting in person: Not offered

Details and sources

Register by mail. Mailed applications must be RECEIVED at the county elections office by close of business Monday Oct 19 (15 days before). Source: pa.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Online until 11:59 p.m. Oct 19. Source: pa.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. By close of business Oct 19 at the county elections office. Source: pa.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Must register at least 15 days before the election (Oct 19). No same-day registration. Source: pa.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. Must be received by the county elections office by 5 p.m. Tuesday Oct 27. No excuse needed (mail-in ballot). Emergency absentee exceptions exist after this date. Source: pa.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Must be RECEIVED by the county elections office by 8 p.m. on Election Day; no postmark grace period. Can be dropped off in person until 8 p.m. Source: pa.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. Pennsylvania has no early voting. Voters can apply for and cast a mail ballot in one visit at their county election office once that county's ballots are ready, until 5 p.m. Oct 27. Source: pa.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. Pennsylvania has no early voting. The last day to apply for and cast a mail ballot in one visit at the county election office is 5 p.m. Oct 27 (see the mail-ballot request deadline). Source: pa.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

Count voters in Pennsylvania About Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

Register by mail: Postmarked by Sunday, October 4
Register online: By Sunday, October 4
Register in person: By Sunday, October 4
Same-day registration: No
Ask for a mail ballot: Postmarked by Tuesday, October 13and must arrive by Friday, October 16
Return a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, November 3
Early voting in person: From Wednesday, October 14 to Monday, November 2

Details and sources

Register by mail. Deadline Sunday Oct 4 (30 days before). By statute a mailed form counts as of its postmark date; forms with a missing/unclear postmark count if received within 5 days after the deadline. Source: vote.sos.ri.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Online registration through the Secretary of State website (first-time online applicants need an RI driver's license or state ID). Single statewide deadline Sunday Oct 4; online cut-off time not published. Source: vote.sos.ri.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. Sunday Oct 4. Because the last day is a Sunday, the law lets each local board designate one location open at least 1-4 p.m. to take registrations; check the city/town board of canvassers. Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Not for 2026. Election Day registration exists only to vote for president and vice-president, at the city or town hall; there is no presidential race in 2026. Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. Must be received by the local board by 4 p.m. Tuesday Oct 13, OR postmarked by Oct 13 and received by Oct 16 (18 days before). Online applications also accepted. No excuse needed. Emergency mail ballots available Oct 14 - 4 p.m. Nov 2. Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Must be RECEIVED by the State Board of Elections (Cranston) or placed in an authorized drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Source: vote.sos.ri.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. Wednesday Oct 14, at a location designated by each city or town during its regular business hours. Source: vote.sos.ri.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. Ends 4 p.m. Monday Nov 2. Source: vote.sos.ri.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

Count voters in Rhode Island About Rhode Island

South Carolina

Register by mail: Postmarked by Monday, October 5
Register online: By Sunday, October 4
Register in person: Check with your local election office
Same-day registration: No
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Friday, October 23
Return a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, November 3
Early voting in person: From Monday, October 19 to Saturday, October 31

Details and sources

Register by mail. Mailed forms must be postmarked by Monday Oct 5 (the 30-day deadline, Sunday Oct 4, rolls to Monday for postmarks). Source: scvotes.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Online (and email/fax to the county office) must be received by Sunday Oct 4. Source: scvotes.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. Legal deadline Sunday Oct 4 (30 days before, S.C. Code 7-5-150), but the State Election Commission said most county offices closed for in-office registration at 5 p.m. Friday Oct 2: no single in-person date to show. Source: scvotes.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Registration closed Oct 4 (Oct 5 postmark); early voting starts Oct 19. No same-day or Election Day registration. Source: scvotes.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. 5 p.m. Friday Oct 23 (computed: 11th day before 3 Nov 2026; SEC 2026 calendar gives the same date). EXCUSE REQUIRED for mail absentee (e.g. 65+, disability, work, out of county). Return application by mail or in person to the county office; no fax/email. Source: scvotes.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Must be RECEIVED by the county voter registration office by 7 p.m. on Election Day. In-person return needs photo ID; authorized returnees must deliver in person (no mailing). Source: scvotes.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. Monday Oct 19, no excuse needed. Monday-Saturday, closed Sunday Oct 25. SEC pages show 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (one section of the early voting page says 5 p.m.). Source: scvotes.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. Saturday Oct 31. Source: scvotes.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

Count voters in South Carolina About South Carolina

South Dakota

Register by mail: Received by Monday, October 19
Register online: No online registration
Register in person: By Monday, October 19
Same-day registration: No
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Monday, November 2
Return a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, November 3
Early voting in person: From Friday, September 18 to Monday, November 2

Details and sources

Register by mail. Form with original signature must be RECEIVED by the county auditor by 5:00 p.m. local time (15 days before the election). No fax or email. New registrants must show proof of U.S. citizenship since March 2026 (otherwise federal-only). Source: sdsos.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. No online voter registration for ordinary voters: the form needs an original signature and may not be faxed or emailed. An electronic system exists only for military/overseas (UOCAVA) voters. Source: sdsos.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. By 5:00 p.m. local time at the county auditor's office (also driver's license stations and other listed agencies, which forward forms). Statute SDCL 12-4-5: application received no later than 5 p.m. 15 days before the election. Source: sdsos.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Registration closes 15 days before the election (19 Oct 2026, 5 p.m.); no provision for registering and voting the same day. Source: sdlegislature.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. Request must be made before 5:00 p.m. local time on Monday 2 Nov. No excuse needed. Officials may not MAIL a ballot after that Monday, so a late mailed request is impractical. Homebound voters may request via authorized messenger until 3 p.m. on Election Day. Fax/email applications only for UOCAVA voters. Source: sdsos.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Must reach the county auditor in time to be counted; any absentee ballot delivered after polls close (7:00 p.m. local time) is not counted. No postmark grace period. Source: sdsos.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. In-person absentee voting (no excuse needed, SDCL 12-19-1) at the county auditor's office starts the same day absentee voting opens. Source: sdsos.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. In-person absentee at the county auditor until 5:00 p.m. (or end of regular office hours, whichever is later) on the day before the election. Source: sdlegislature.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

Count voters in South Dakota About South Dakota

Tennessee

Register by mail: Postmarked by Monday, October 5
Register online: By Monday, October 5
Register in person: By Monday, October 5
Same-day registration: No
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Saturday, October 24
Return a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, November 3
Early voting in person: From Wednesday, October 14 to Thursday, October 29

Details and sources

Register by mail. Mailed form must be postmarked by Mon 5 Oct 2026. The 30-day rule (30 days before = Sun 4 Oct) lands on Monday 5 Oct per the state calendar and press release. Confirmed by Putnam County Election Commission 2026 schedule ('by Postmark') and Hamilton County's copy of the state Key Dates table. Source: sos.tn.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Online registration (GoVoteTN) until 11:59 p.m. on 5 Oct per the SOS press release. Confirmed by Putnam County schedule ('Online Voter Registration'). Source: sos.tn.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. In person at the county election commission office by close of business 5 Oct. Confirmed by Putnam County schedule ('in person at the Election Office'). Source: sos.tn.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Registration closes 30 days before the election (5 Oct 2026); no Election Day or early-voting registration. Source: sos.tn.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. Request must be RECEIVED by the county election commission no later than 10 days before the election (Sat 24 Oct); first day 5 Aug. EXCUSE REQUIRED (e.g. age 60+, out of county during early voting and Election Day, illness, etc.). The 10-day rule replaced the old 7-day rule by Public Chapter 560 (2024), effective 6 Nov 2024 (confirmed on wapp.capitol.tn.gov, HB2294/SB1967). An older SOS FAQ page (sos.tn.gov/node/37) may still show 'seven (7) days'. Source: sos.tn.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Must be RECEIVED by the county election commission by close of polls on Election Day. Return by mail only (USPS, FedEx, UPS); hand delivery or giving it to a poll worker is not allowed. Source: sos.tn.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. No-excuse early in-person voting, 20 days before the election. Counties set sites and hours. Source: sos.tn.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. Early voting ends 5 days before the election. Counties set sites and hours. Source: sos.tn.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

Count voters in Tennessee About Tennessee

Texas

Register by mail: Postmarked by Monday, October 5
Register online: No online registration
Register in person: By Monday, October 5
Same-day registration: No
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Friday, October 23
Return a mail ballot: Postmarked by Tuesday, November 3and must arrive by Wednesday, November 4
Early voting in person: From Monday, October 19 to Friday, October 30

Details and sources

Register by mail. Postmarked by Mon 5 Oct 2026, or received by the county voter registrar by then. The 30th day before (Sun 4 Oct) rolls to the next business day under Election Code 13.143(e). Source: votetexas.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. No full online registration: the SOS online application must be printed, signed and mailed to the county voter registrar (so the mail deadline applies). Already-registered voters can update a name/address change online via Texas.gov. Source: votetexas.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. Last day to register (deadline extended from Sun 4 Oct to Mon 5 Oct under Secs. 1.006, 13.143(e), 15.025); application delivered to the county voter registrar's office by that day. Source: sos.texas.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Registration closes 30 days before the election (5 Oct 2026 after weekend rollover); no Election Day or early-voting registration. Source: votetexas.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. Application for Ballot by Mail must be RECEIVED (not postmarked) by the early voting clerk by close of business or 12 noon, whichever is later. ELIGIBILITY REQUIRED: 65+, sick or disabled, away from county on Election Day and during early voting, expected to give birth within 3 weeks of Election Day, or confined in jail/civil commitment. If faxed/emailed, the original must also be mailed. Source: sos.texas.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Ballot mailed from inside the U.S.: postmarked (cancellation or carrier receipt mark) by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day and received by 5:00 p.m. Wed 4 Nov. With no postmark it must arrive by 7:00 p.m. on 3 Nov. In-person drop-off rules not covered here (check county early voting clerk). Grace period stands after Watson v. RNC (U.S. Supreme Court, 29 June 2026, held federal Election Day statutes do not preempt state receipt deadlines). Source: sos.texas.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. No-excuse early voting in person. Would start Sat 17 Oct but moves to Monday under Sec. 85.001(c). Counties may hold Saturday/Sunday hours (last Saturday 24 Oct and Sunday 25 Oct required at main site). Source: sos.texas.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. Last day of early voting in person (Friday). Counties set sites and hours. Source: sos.texas.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

Count voters in Texas About Texas

Utah

Register by mail: Received by Friday, October 23
Register online: By Friday, October 23
Register in person: By Friday, October 23
Same-day registration: Yes, during early voting and on Election Day
Ask for a mail ballot: No application needed
Return a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, November 3
Early voting in person: Check with your local election office

Details and sources

Register by mail. Must be RECEIVED by the county clerk by 5:00 p.m. on Fri 23 Oct (11 days before). Applies to every method (online, mail/email, in person). After that, same-day registration with a provisional ballot. Source: vote.utah.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Online registration available; same 5:00 p.m. deadline on 23 Oct as all other methods. Source: vote.utah.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. Regular deadline at the county clerk's office, 5:00 p.m. After this, voters can still register in person at an early voting location or on Election Day with two forms of ID and vote a provisional ballot (see same_day_registration). Source: vote.utah.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Yes, both during early voting (at an early voting location) and on Election Day, in person with two forms of valid ID; the voter casts a provisional ballot (Utah Code 20A-3a-601(1)(b), 20A-2-207). Source: vote.utah.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. No application needed: every active registered voter is mailed a ballot automatically (ballots mailed starting 13 Oct). Voters who did not get one can request a ballot by 5:00 p.m. on Tue 27 Oct 2026 (does not apply to military/overseas voters). Source: vote.utah.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Must be RECEIVED by the county clerk's office by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day; postmarks no longer count (changed by 2025 law). Can also be left in a drop box or at a polling place before 8:00 p.m. Source: vote.utah.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. No single statewide date. Statutory default is 14 days before (Tue 20 Oct 2026), but the state calendar says early voting 'can begin up to 14 days before election day for a minimum of four days' and to contact the county clerk; county clerks may shorten the period (20A-3a-601(3)). Source: vote.utah.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. No single statewide date. Statutory default runs through the Friday before the election (Fri 30 Oct 2026); an election officer may extend to the day before (Mon 2 Nov), and county clerks may reduce the period. Check the county. Source: le.utah.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

Count voters in Utah About Utah

Vermont

Register by mail: Check with your local election office
Register online: Check with your local election office
Register in person: By Tuesday, November 3
Same-day registration: Yes, during early voting and on Election Day
Ask for a mail ballot: No application needed
Return a mail ballot: Check with your local election office
Early voting in person: Check with your local election office

Details and sources

Register by mail. No separate mail deadline is published: Vermont allows registration on any day up to and including Election Day, but the SOS does not say by when a MAILED form must reach the town clerk to be processed. Voters can always register in person at the polls on Election Day. Source: sos.vermont.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Online registration is offered (Vermont Voter Portal, vote.vermont.gov), but no online cut-off is published; registration is open through Election Day and the SOS does not say whether an online application submitted on or just before Election Day will reach the polling-place checklist. Same-day registration at the polls is the fallback. Source: sos.vermont.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. In person at the town or city clerk's office during normal business hours on days before the election, and at the polling place during polling hours on Election Day (polls close 7:00 p.m.). Source: sos.vermont.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Both: register and vote the same day at the town clerk's office during the early voting period, and at the polls on Election Day (since 1 Jan 2017). First-time registrants take the voter's oath before voting early. Source: sos.vermont.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. No request needed for the general election: the state automatically mails a ballot to every active registered voter (mailing started by 21 Sept, completed by 1 Oct; 2026 ballots mailed per SOS release of 7 Oct). Anyone else can request an early/absentee ballot until 5:00 p.m. or the town clerk's closing on Mon 2 Nov 2026 (17 V.S.A. 2531). Source: sos.vermont.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Official sources differ: the statute (17 V.S.A. 2543) lets a mailed ballot reach the town clerk before the polls close on Nov 3, while the Secretary of State tells voters to get it to the clerk by the day before or bring it to the polls by 7 p.m. Shown empty rather than pick one. Source: legislature.vermont.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. Early in-person voting at the town clerk's office (no excuse) 'begins 45 days before the elections or as soon as ballots are available'. 45 days before is Sat 19 Sept 2026, the latest day clerks must receive ballots; actual first day depends on each town's ballot arrival and office hours. Source: sos.vermont.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. Early in-person voting at the town clerk's office may run through the day before the election (Mon 2 Nov) during the clerk's hours, but a clerk with no hours that Monday stops on the last day the office is open, so there is no single last day. Source: outside.vermont.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

Count voters in Vermont About Vermont

Virginia

Register by mail: Postmarked by Friday, October 23
Register online: By Friday, October 23
Register in person: By Friday, October 23
Same-day registration: Yes, during early voting and on Election Day
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Friday, October 23
Return a mail ballot: Postmarked by Tuesday, November 3and must arrive by Friday, November 6
Early voting in person: From Friday, September 18 to Saturday, October 31

Details and sources

Register by mail. Registration closes Fri Oct 23 (books closed the 10 days before the election, Va. Code 24.2-416). A mailed application counts as made on its postmark date (Va. Code 24.2-416.4); with no/illegible postmark it is timely if received by mail within 5 days after the books close. Postmark rule from statute, date from the ELECT 2026 page. Source: elections.virginia.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Online through the ELECT Citizen Portal through Fri Oct 23. The state page does not give a closing time (a city page says 11:59 p.m.). Source: elections.virginia.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. Regular registration at the general registrar's office through Fri Oct 23. After that, people can still register in person through Election Day but vote a provisional ballot (same-day registration). Source: elections.virginia.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Both: during early voting (at the registrar's office or satellite site) and on Election Day (at the voter's own precinct polling place). Same-day registrants vote a provisional ballot that the local electoral board reviews before counting. Source: elections.virginia.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. Application must be received by the local general registrar by 5:00 p.m. Fri Oct 23. No excuse required. Online application via the Citizen Portal. Source: elections.virginia.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Mailed ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by the general registrar by noon on the third day after (noon Fri Nov 6) (Va. Code 24.2-709). Hand-delivered or drop-off ballots must be in by 7:00 p.m. on Nov 3. The ELECT 2026 calendar page does not list the return deadline; this is from the ELECT absentee page and statute. Source: elections.virginia.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. Early in-person voting (no excuse) starts Fri Sep 18 per the ELECT 2026 page. Note: statute says the 45th day before, which is Sat Sep 19; ELECT lists Friday Sep 18 as the start. Localities set sites and hours. Source: elections.virginia.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. Ends 5:00 p.m. Saturday Oct 31 (Va. Code 24.2-701.1: until 5:00 p.m. on the Saturday before the election). Source: elections.virginia.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

Count voters in Virginia About Virginia

Washington

Register by mail: Received by Monday, October 26
Register online: By Monday, October 26
Register in person: By Tuesday, November 3
Same-day registration: Yes, during early voting and on Election Day
Ask for a mail ballot: No application needed
Return a mail ballot: Postmarked by Tuesday, November 3and must arrive by Monday, November 23
Early voting in person: From Friday, October 16 through Election Day

Details and sources

Register by mail. Mailed registrations and updates must be RECEIVED by Mon Oct 26 (8 days before Election Day). After that, register in person through 8 p.m. Election Day. Source: sos.wa.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Online registration/updates through Mon Oct 26 (8 days before Election Day). Source: sos.wa.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. In-person registration at a county elections office or voting center runs through Election Day, until 8:00 p.m. Nov 3. Source: sos.wa.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Both: during the 18-day voting period (Oct 16 - Nov 3) and on Election Day until 8 p.m., in person at a county elections office or voting center, where the person can register and vote. Source: sos.wa.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. All-mail state: every registered voter is mailed a ballot automatically (counties mail by Oct 16); no application. Replacement ballots can be requested from the county or printed at VoteWA.gov through Election Day. Source: sos.wa.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Mailed ballots must be postmarked by Election Day (Nov 3); drop boxes close 8 p.m. Nov 3. received_by computed: RCW 29A.60.190 counts ballots postmarked by Election Day and received no later than the day before certification; county certification is Nov 24 (21 days after; also on the SOS fact sheet), so Nov 23. SOS warns USPS postmarks may not match drop-off date and recommends mailing by Oct 27 or using a drop box. Source: sos.wa.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. All-mail state, but each county must open at least one voting center for in-person voting during business hours for the whole 18-day voting period (RCW 29A.40.160), starting Oct 16. Counties set sites and hours. Source: sos.wa.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. In-person voting at county voting centers runs continuously through Election Day (until 8 p.m. Nov 3); Nov 2 is the last day before Election Day. Counties set hours. Source: sos.wa.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

Count voters in Washington About Washington

West Virginia

Register by mail: Postmarked by Tuesday, October 13
Register online: By Tuesday, October 13
Register in person: By Tuesday, October 13
Same-day registration: No
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Wednesday, October 28
Return a mail ballot: Postmarked by Tuesday, November 3and must arrive by Monday, November 9
Early voting in person: From Wednesday, October 21 to Saturday, October 31

Details and sources

Register by mail. Registration closes Tue Oct 13 (21st day before). Mailed applications count if postmarked by Oct 13; with a missing/illegible postmark, presumed timely if the clerk receives it within 3 days after (W. Va. Code 3-2-6). Source: sos.wv.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. Online (ovr.sos.wv.gov) until 11:59 p.m. Oct 13 (W. Va. Code 3-2-6). Source: code.wvlegislature.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. In person at the county clerk's office by the close of registration Tue Oct 13 (office hours). Source: sos.wv.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Registration closes on the 21st day before the election (Oct 13). No same-day registration during early voting or on Election Day. Source: code.wvlegislature.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. Application must be RECEIVED by the county clerk by Wed Oct 28 (6th day before). EXCUSE REQUIRED for voting by mail (W. Va. Code 3-3-1(b) lists the reasons). Application by mail, fax, email or in person; application period Aug 11 - Oct 28. Source: sos.wv.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Mailed ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received by the start of the county canvass, Mon Nov 9 (W. Va. Code 3-3-5(g)). Ballots with no postmark accepted only if received by Nov 4. Hand delivery to the clerk's office only through Mon Nov 2 (the day before Election Day). Source: sos.wv.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. Early in-person voting (no excuse) at the county courthouse, an annex or designated community sites during normal business hours; must include 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on the last two Saturdays (Oct 24, Oct 31). Source: sos.wv.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. Last day of early in-person voting is Sat Oct 31 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.). Emergency absentee voting (hospitalized etc.) Oct 27 - noon Nov 3 is excuse-only, not ordinary early voting. Source: sos.wv.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

Count voters in West Virginia About West Virginia

Wisconsin

Register by mail: Postmarked by Wednesday, October 14
Register online: By Wednesday, October 14
Register in person: By Friday, October 30
Same-day registration: Yes, during early voting and on Election Day
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Thursday, October 29
Return a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, November 3
Early voting in person: Check with your local election office

Details and sources

Register by mail. computed: 3rd Wednesday before 3 Nov 2026 = Wed Oct 14. Mail registrations must be delivered to the municipal clerk or postmarked by then (Wis. Stat. 6.28(1)(a)). Proof of residence required. Oshkosh city clerk's Nov 3 2026 sheet also says Oct 14. Source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. computed: 3rd Wednesday before 3 Nov 2026 = Oct 14, until 11:59 p.m. (MyVote Wisconsin; needs a match with DMV records). Source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. computed: Friday before the election = Fri Oct 30, until 5 p.m. or close of business, whichever is later, at the municipal clerk's office (Wis. Stat. 6.29). No registration Sat-Mon before Election Day; then at the polls on Election Day. Source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Both: on Election Day at the voter's polling place (Wis. Stat. 6.55(2), proof of residence required), and during in-person absentee voting a voter can register at the clerk's office (through Fri Oct 30) and vote in the same visit. Source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. computed: 5th day before 3 Nov 2026 = Thu Oct 29; mailed/online requests must be RECEIVED by 5 p.m. (Wis. Stat. 6.86(1)(b)). No excuse required; photo ID required. In-person requests at the clerk run through Sun Nov 1 at the latest. Town of Winchester's 2026 Type E notice (WEC template) also says 5:00 PM Thursday Oct 29; Oshkosh's sheet says Oct 30 (see notes). Source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Must ARRIVE by 8 p.m. on Election Day (no postmark grace period) (Wis. Stat. 6.87(6)). Return by mail, to the clerk, or a clerk-designated drop box. Source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. In-person absentee voting may start no earlier than Tue Oct 20 (14 days before, Wis. Stat. 6.86(1)(b)), but each municipal clerk sets the days, so there is no single first day every voter can use. Source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. In-person absentee voting may run no later than Sun Nov 1 (the Sunday before, Wis. Stat. 6.86(1)(b)); many municipalities end earlier (Oshkosh: Fri Oct 30), so there is no single last day. Source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

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Register by mail: Received by Monday, October 19
Register online: No online registration
Register in person: By Monday, October 19
Same-day registration: Yes, during early voting and on Election Day
Ask for a mail ballot: Received by Monday, November 2
Return a mail ballot: Received by Tuesday, November 3
Early voting in person: From Tuesday, October 6 to Monday, November 2

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Register by mail. SOS 2026 calendar: registration closes Mon Oct 19. A mailed form must be RECEIVED by the county clerk before registration closes (W.S. 22-3-117); the form must be notarized and include proof of citizenship. Exception: during the closed period a mailed/emailed registration is processed if it comes with an absentee ballot request. Source: sos.wyo.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register online. No online voter registration: the SOS FAQ lists only in person at the county/town clerk, by mail (notarized form), or at the polls on Election Day. Source: sos.wyo.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Register in person. Regular in-person registration at the county clerk closes Mon Oct 19 (SOS calendar). After that, registration at the clerk is allowed only if the voter votes absentee at the same visit, or at the polls on Election Day (same-day registration). Source: sos.wyo.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Same-day registration. Both: during the absentee voting period (register and vote absentee at the county clerk's office or absentee polling place in the same visit, W.S. 22-3-117(a)(ii)-(iii)) and at the polling place on Election Day. Proof of citizenship/ID required. Source: sos.wyo.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Ask for a mail ballot. Requests accepted any time in the election year but not on Election Day, so the last day is Mon Nov 2 (W.S. 22-9-105). No excuse required. A request that arrives late may leave no time to mail the ballot back by 7 p.m. Nov 3. Source: sos.wyo.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Return a mail ballot. Must ARRIVE at the county clerk's office by 7:00 p.m. Election Day; no postmark grace period (late ballots rejected, W.S. 22-9-118/119). Can be returned by mail or in person at the clerk. Source: sos.wyo.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting starts. No-excuse in-person absentee voting at the county clerk's office (or county absentee polling place) begins Tue Oct 6, 28 days before (W.S. 22-9-107). Counties set hours/sites. Source: sos.wyo.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.
Early voting ends. In-person absentee voting ends Mon Nov 2, the day before Election Day. Source: sos.wyo.gov (opens in a new tab) Checked October 16.

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